Most common 2023 Nissan Rogue problems
Share of the 744 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Rogue complaints by model year
Best Rogue years: 2020, 2012, 2011. Years to avoid: 2023, 2025, 2024, 2018, 2017. Compare all years →
2023 Nissan Rogue recalls (6)
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
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.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
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…
Seat belts › Pretensioner
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.
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.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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.
Seat belts › Critical fasteners
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…
Seats › Critical fasteners
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2023 Nissan Rogue:
2021 Nissan Rogue Inner Tie Rod Failures
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to assess allegations of tie rod bending, deformation, or related steering linkage damage in certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. A bent tie rod can affect wheel alignment and steering geometry, and in some circumstances may result in steering pull, abnormal tire wear, reduced steering precision, difficulty maintaining directional control, or loss of…
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
On December 13, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-023 to investigate allegations of engine failures leading to loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021-2023 Nissan Rogue; MY 2019-2021 Nissan Altima; and MY 2019-2021 Infiniti QX50 vehicles.
What 2023 Nissan Rogue owners say
Engine & cooling all 413 →
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, as he was slowing to exit a highway, he observed that a warning "low power mode" had illuminated on the instrument cluster. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled at the same time the warning illuminated. As a result of the loss of power, the contact crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle and side-swiped a guard rail. The contact stated that the police were not called, and he was not injured. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who diagnosed that the passenger side front tire and passenger rear tire needed to have the rotors replaced. The contact stated that there were scrapes along the bottom door panels on the passenger side. The contact stated that the dealer did not address why the vehicle had stalled and quoted him for repairing the wheels. …
The contact owned a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that six months after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally while driving, accelerating, and the vehicle was hesitating. During an oil change, the contact informed the mechanic about the excessive vibration while driving. The contact was notified of an undisclosed recall, but there was no remedy for the recall. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer, but the mechanics were unable to duplicate the failure. During another failure, the vehicle turned off independently while stopped at a red light. The vehicle restarted after three attempts. The vehicle was driven slowly back to the residence. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer a second time, and an undisclosed pump was replaced. The contact stated that months later, the failure reoccurred, and the vehicle could not be restarted. …
Fuel & propulsion system all 109 →
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and drove to the destination with the vehicle in LIMP Mode. The vehicle returned to normal operation after it was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and a dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The dealer confirmed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V080000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact with a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 2,300.
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH uphill, the vehicle stalled and went into LIMP Mode, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and DTC P210B was retrieved. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that an ECM reprogramming had been completed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred after the vehicle was returned. The contact stated that the failure was associated with NHTSA Recall Number: 26V081000 (Fuel System, Gasoline; Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
Transmission & drivetrain all 83 →
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal and shifting into park(P), the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact stated that the vehicle came to a complete stop upon engaging the parking brake and the CVT Service Soon warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to shift into park, and the "Unable to shift into park; engage the emergency brake warning message" displayed. The contact stated that the second incident occurred while her son was in the front passenger seat. The contact had walked away from the vehicle, and upon turning around due to her son alerting her that the vehicle was moving independently, the contact noticed that the vehicle accelerated independently, crashed into silver rebars, and came to a complete stop with the front wheels off the ground. The vehicle was revving during the incident. …
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle while it was parked, the vehicle rolled back and struck the side of an unoccupied vehicle, causing the vehicle to strike another unoccupied vehicle. There were no injuries sustained. There was no police report filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
2023 Nissan Rogue engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | CVT | FWD | 30 / 37 / 33 |
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | CVT | AWD | 28 / 35 / 31 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Nissan Rogue a good car?
Based on 744 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2023 Rogue rates avoid: 6.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the Rogue at the same age. It is one of the Rogue years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Nissan Rogue?
The engine & cooling — 413 complaints, 56% of all complaints for this model year, most often about exhaust system › emission control › gas recirculation valve (egr valve). Next are the fuel & propulsion system (109) and transmission & drivetrain (83).
How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Rogue have?
There are 6 recalls for the 2023 Nissan Rogue, the most recent from February 11, 2026 (hard parts internal/mechanical). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Rogue?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020, 2012 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2023, 2025, 2024, 2018 and 2017. See the full Nissan Rogue years comparison.
At what mileage do 2023 Nissan Rogue problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 44,000 miles; 54% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.