Engine complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
When driving home on the evening of 3/24, I was on the interstate (70mph) when my 2021 Nissan Rogue started to decelerate and would not gain speed. I got off at the next frontage road exit and when at the stop sign my check engine light came on and shortly after my car started sputtering when stopped and would barely gain speed. There was no prior warning lights or signs to indicate an issue. The car dealership was already closed so it was taken the morning of 3/25 where a diagnostic was performed. They said that they would need to replace the Engine Assembly - Long Block and that it wasn't covered since my vin wasn't affected. I called consumer affairs and I am outside of the extended warranty by 2000 miles so they will not assist. This has been a known issue wth Nissans enginea failing, and their extended warranty isn't long enough. …
Leasing 2021 Nissan rogue and approximately September 2023 engine making terrible noises. Brought to dealership and was told engine failure and they were not covering it since they found some sludge. After fighting with them they asked for maintenance records which I gave them all up to date. They still refuse to replace engine. Car was held hostage unless I paid for engine which I did. Looking for way to recoup my money
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated that while his wife was leaving a parking lot, the vehicle stalled with steam coming from the engine. The contact was unaware if there were any warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was initially towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to service the vehicle; the vehicle was towed to a local dealer and the contact was informed that the cooling fan needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that parts were on backorder and the vehicle could not be serviced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
My car stopped in the middle of AN EXTREMELY busy road with no warning lights or signs that my engine was over heating due to a faulty fan Giving more research into it there are thousands of people with Nissan rogue's experiencing the same exact issue and Nissan has not tried to fix the problem They are installing faulty cooling fans in peoples cars and putting them in dangerous situations when their cars overheat in heavy traffic They are going to cause the death of someone when their car stalls on a busy street with no warning or sign I was almost hit by several other cars
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. After, turning off the vehicle antifreeze started leaking from the radiator. After restarting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the thermostat and radiator fan were faulty and needed to be replaced. The thermostat was replaced but the failure persisted due to the faulty fan. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated during acceleration and then lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the intelligent power distribution module (IPDM) had failed. The mechanic informed the contact that the IPDM needed to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that she needed to pay out-of-pocket for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic light, he became aware that the vehicle was overheating. The contact was able to pull over and waited for the engine to cool down; after which the vehicle was able to operate normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the cooling fan had failed. The dealer was contacted and stated that they were aware of the failure; however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle was not available. The manufacturer was contacted however, the contact had not received a callback for assistance. The failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH in a parking lot, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the CVT transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,507.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Rogue Sport years have engine problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2017 (22), 2019 (22), 2020 (22), 2018 (19) and 2021 (5) model years. Engine complaints make up 30% of all complaints for the 2017.
Is there a recall for Nissan Rogue Sport engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for any Nissan Rogue Sport model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Nissan Rogue Sport engine problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 50,000 miles; 58% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the cooling system › fan (3 mentions).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.