Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2023 Nissan Rogue owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the rear window on the liftgate was shattered. The contact stated that the vehicle had been parked in the driveway. The contact checked for branches or stones near the rear end of the vehicle that might have caused the glass to shatter. The contact had not seen evidence of any debris or objects nearby to cause the rear window to shatter. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a glass shop or a dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and filed a case for the contact. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving an undisclosed speed, there was a loud popping sound coming from the vehicle, and the children inside the vehicle discovered that the rear windshield glass had shattered. Neither the dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the liftgate needed to be replaced because the glass was stuck inside. The rear windshield glass was replaced by the insurance company. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 29,509.
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while unloading groceries with the liftgate open, there was an abnormal, gunshot sound coming from the vehicle. The contact looked up and saw a hole in the liftgate glass and a portion of the glass fell out of the vehicle after the initial failure, and most of the remaining glass fell out once the contact closed the rear driver's side door. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the vehicle was driven to the dealer, where it remained unrepaired. The contact was provided a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, there was a loud banging sound coming from the top of the vehicle. The contact pulled over into a parking lot and inspected the vehicle but found no failure. The contact arrived to the destination and parked the vehicle and became aware that there was an unknown material coming from the top of the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to the residence, and the contact became aware that the sunroof had exploded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH in traffic, the rear window shattered without impact. The shatter sounded like a gunshot, and the glass exploded inward. The window was replaced by a glass repair shop, and there was no evidence of road debris inside the cargo area. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. While entering the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear windshield glass was cracked. The corners of the glass were intact, but there was a circular hole in the center of the glass. The vehicle was not taken to be repaired. The contact believed that the failure was due to the rear windshield glass being defective. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rouge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear windshield exploded. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by a Safelite Auto Glass technician, who observed two holes in the windshield where the defroster connections were on the windshield. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,800.
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the sunroof exploded without impact. There was an abnormal popping sound detected before the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was determined that the sunroof needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 8,001.
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. While the vehicle was parked and turned off, the rear glass shattered unexpectedly. A piece of the glass struck the contact. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired at a glass service center. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone and advised the contact to have the glass replaced. The failure mileage was 72,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the rear windshield had exploded and shattered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Rogue years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2023 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA has 62 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2023 Nissan Rogue, 8% of the model year's 744 complaints. The component named most often is glass, side/rear (11 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2023 Nissan Rogue window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 2023 Nissan Rogue, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2023 Nissan Rogue window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 30,000 miles, and 40% before 25,000 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.