Engine complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 19% | 6,000 miles |
| 2025 | 15 | 8% | 39,000 miles |
| 2024 | 72 | 33% | 45,000 miles |
| 2023 | 413 | 56% | 56,000 miles |
| 2022 | 174 | 72% | 62,000 miles |
| 2021 | 62 | 21% | 58,000 miles |
| 2020 | 8 | 5% | 37,000 miles |
| 2019 | 17 | 5% | 3,000 miles |
| 2018 | 58 | 9% | 24,000 miles |
| 2017 | 70 | 12% | 21,000 miles |
| 2016 | 65 | 12% | 71,000 miles |
| 2015 | 57 | 10% | 40,000 miles |
| 2014 | 54 | 12% | 57,000 miles |
| 2013 | 108 | 18% | 75,000 miles |
| 2012 | 45 | 14% | 80,000 miles |
| 2011 | 47 | 13% | 78,000 miles |
| 2010 | 51 | 18% | 67,000 miles |
| 2009 | 35 | 11% | 73,000 miles |
| 2008 | 41 | 10% | 94,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owned a 2026 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after arriving at her job and safely exiting the vehicle, white smoke was noticed by her manager on duty coming from under the hood. In addition, prior to the failure, the contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle had hesitated to maintain automotive after independently jolting forward. No warning lights illuminated. The local fire department arrived on screen to extinguish the fire. The source of the fire was deemed an engine compartment fire. A Police report was filed. A Fire Department report was filed. No injuries were sustained, and no medical attention was sought. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard, where it was later taken by the insurance provider and deemed a total loss. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …
The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on several occasions, the RPM elevated to 8,000 RPM without the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact slowed down and came to a complete stop, and the vehicle shut off, and the lights were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle was restarted after several attempts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 6,250.
On November 17, my 2025 Nissan Rogue caught fire after my hour commute to work. During my commute, there were no warning signs on the dash for the entire duration. Got to the office, parked the vehicle, and within a few minutes a coworker called me to let me know the car was up in flames. The fire quickly intensified and got hot enough to melt the hood, and made its way into the interior after it shattered the windshield. The fire started in the engine compartment, near the battery. The insurance company has a fire investigator attempting to determine the cause of the fire. The car had approximately 12,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start and became inoperable. The contact attempted to tow the vehicle to the dealer; however, the gear shifter failed to shift into neutral(N). The vehicle was not towed to the dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V080000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.
At approximately 30,000 miles on this Nissan Rogue 2024 the vehicle flashed a 'low power mode - engine malfunction' code. The vehicle was brought to the dealer and they were unable to reproduce or find the code in the vehicle on board computer's memory. The same happened 2 or 3 more time over the next few weeks. Each time the vehicle cleared the code after being turned off and back on a few hours later. Vehicle was brought into owner's personal body shop and after deep retrieval methods codes were still not found. Code reappeared again and vehicle was brought to Nissan Bayside dealer again on or about July 29. Dynamic road test was done and codes were reproduced and sheared metal from pistons were found in the oils and other areas of the vehicle. Vehicle had long block replaced and vehicle was retrieved by owner on 8/18. …
The contact's son owns a 2024 Nissan Rogue. While the contact's son was driving approximately 65 - 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and was shaking with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The driver was able to coast to the side of the road, where the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine had fractured and had caused the failure, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, approximately 9 days after the repair was completed, the failure reoccurred while driving at approximately 55 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the dealer again. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with another fracture in the engine, causing engine failure. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was repaired. …
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. …
Related recalls (3)
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 › Engine control module (ECU/ECM) › Software
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The gears in the electronic throttle body assembly may break.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software and inspect and replace the electronic throttle body assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026.
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…
NHTSA investigations
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Rogue years have engine problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2023 (413), 2022 (174), 2013 (108), 2024 (72) and 2017 (70) model years. Engine complaints make up 56% of all complaints for the 2023.
Is there a recall for Nissan Rogue engine problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 26V-080 (hard parts internal/mechanical, Feb 11, 2026); 26V-081 (software, Feb 11, 2026); 25V-437 (hard parts internal/mechanical, Jun 27, 2025). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Nissan Rogue engine problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles; 41% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the exhaust system › emission control › gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (4 mentions), followed by the cooling system (2).
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.