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2023 Nissan Rogue: problems, recalls and reliability

6 recalls and 728 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (33% of complaints); the 2021 and 2022 model years look more trouble-free.

Data updated weekly · 57 new complaints in the last 90 days · latest recall Feb 2026

6
recalls
728
owner complaints
3
fire reports
45,000
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

NHTSA crash testOverall ★★★★★Front ★★★★★Side ★★★★★Rollover ★★★★★
5-star NHTSA overall safety ratingOne of the most complained-about Rogue years (#1 of 16, age-adjusted)Weak spot: engine (33%)3 fire reports

Common problems

Computed from 728 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Engine (engine mechanics)33% · 205 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)19% · 116 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)10% · 63 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)8% · 46 complaints
Visibility/Wiper (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)5% · 33 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance (automatic emergency braking, sensors)4% · 27 complaints
“While I was driving the right passenger back window exploded which is made out of soda lime glass. During the incident, I almost lost control of the vehicle and glass got all over me and my husband. We were driving on the highway at a 70mph speed. The explosion caused me to become stunned while driving and I almost recked and caused harm to others due to the window exploding.”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2026
“I was getting into my 2023 Nissan Rogue on September 26, 2026 and I closed the door same as I always do and next thing I know is my back glass busted out. It sounded like and explosion. I took photos of the back glass right after it happen.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while his wife was pulling into a parking space at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and crashed into a brick wall. The front end of vehicle was damaged. The vehicle was towed. The contact's wife had soreness to the body and was managing the soreness with painkillers. The wife was eventually taken to the doctor for X-rays. A Police report was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2026
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“When going over a smooth surface the AWD would trigger the right rear brake and cause the caliper to hang. Over time I started getting warning indicators on the dash that appeared to result in the EPB being reset. When taking the car in, it was identified that there was uneven brake wear, the outboard right rear shoe was at 1mm whereas the inboard right rear shoe was still at 8mm. It was determined that the caliper was hanging by the shop.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2026
“September 15, 2026. Driving and car engine was sluggish and car wouldn't move. Red oil light came on. Managed to get the car to a parking spot and let the car cool off. Checked the oil and it was low, so put more oil in. Will follow up with mechanic but can't understand why I've not gotten a recall notice when there have been MANY of these same complaints!! Now I am afraid to drive the car! 2023 Nissan Rogue SV.”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the rear glass exploded after exiting the vehicle and walking into the place of employment. The contact was alerted to the issue by an individual. The employer checked the security camera and noticed that there was no one nearby when the glass exploded. The contact stated that the hatchback failed to open. The contact had removed most of the glass. The contact called the insurance company and was informed that a technician would be sent to replace the glass and check the hatchback.”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 85 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power, with white fumes coming from underneath the front of the vehicle. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine was faulty and there was sludge built up in the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); as a possible cause for the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2026
“My engine light randomly came on with a bunch of other things and my car lost power in acceleration and can barely maintain a speed of 50 mph. Code P0196 popped up and I wanna know if it's the sensor or the water valve. We brought the car in 3 times to a Nissan dealership and they still haven't fixed it.”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2026
“The buttons on the steering wheel that set the cruise control stick and so do the buttons that turn the safety features on and off.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2026
“EGR Valve failed causing the vehicle to drop from 70 MPH to Limp mode and driver having to move from fast lane to shoulder in heavy traffic.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2026

When filing, owners marked a crash in 23 of these complaints and injuries in 16 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 6 campaigns

Critical fasteners (seat belts)23V374000 · May 2023

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The fastener in the rear seat belt anchor attachment points may not have been tightened properly and can loosen over time.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt anchor bolts. Additionally, dealers will apply warning labels to the seat belt attachment points to indicate the bolt size and torque value required for any future seat belt repair. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC978, PC979.

Hard parts internal/mechanical (engine and engine cooling)25V437000 · Jun 2025

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.

Hard parts internal/mechanical (engine and engine cooling)26V080000 · Feb 2026

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. Increased temperatures can break down the engine oil, which may cause the engine bearings to seize and become damaged, leading to engine failure.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, inspect for diagnostic trouble codes, and test drive the vehicle, free of charge. The dealer may also inspect the oil pan for metal debris, and replace the engine if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25E2 and R25E3. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V437. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 27, 2026.

Inflator module (air bags)24V154000 · Feb 2024

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.

Pretensioner (seat belts)24V156000 · Feb 2024

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Rogue vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may have been incorrectly manufactured, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies," and 210 "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD105.

Critical fasteners (seats)23V268000 · Apr 2023

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Rogue, Pathfinder, and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The driver's powered seat may not be fully secured to the seat frame, causing the seat frame welds to detach from the rear inboard seat bracket.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat rail clearance, and if necessary, replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC966, PC967.

Trouble codes owners mention

OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.

Specifications

Factory options offered for the 2023 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

Engines1.5L
FuelGasoline
Drive type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 · 4x2
Body stylesSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

How other years compare

Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Rogue years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.

Check your exact Rogue by VIN

Recalls and equipment differ between individual vehicles. Decode your VIN to see what applies to yours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Nissan Rogue reliable?

NHTSA has 728 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on record for the 2023 Nissan Rogue. The most complained-about area is engine (33% of complaints).

At what mileage do 2023 Nissan Rogue problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 45,000 miles or less.

Does the 2023 Nissan Rogue have open recalls?

6 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seat belts. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.