Nissan Rogue Engine Problems by Year

By CarWhere Research · Updated

Some. 1,284 of the 6,994 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008–2025 Nissan Rogue (18.4%) name the engine, 0.9× the median share across the 152 models we track. Across the 2015–2022 cohorts with published sales, the Nissan Rogue rate is 0.19 per 1,000 sold, below the 0.44 median. The worst years are 2023, 2022 and 2013.

Engine complaints

1,284

Filed with NHTSA, 2008–2025 models

Per 1,000 sold

0.19

2015–2022 cohorts

Share of all complaints

18.4%

of 6,994 complaints for this model

Engine recalls

3

NHTSA campaigns, all years

Nissan Rogue engine complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA whose component list includes Engine and Engine Cooling, and per 1,000 vehicles sold where a published U.S. sales figure exists. Worst years are highlighted.

Nissan Rogue engine complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year
Model yearEngine complaintsPer 1,000 soldShare of all complaintsCrash / fire / injuryEngine recallsEngine TSBs*
200841—9.6%1—12
200935—10.9%1—10
201051—18.1%3—13
201147—13%2—11
201245—14.2%3—11
2013WORST108—17.8%7—12
201453—12.2%6—46
2015570.210.5%5—45
2016640.1911.9%4—44
2017700.1711.9%321V83900025
2018530.138.7%221V83900024
2019170.055.2%421V83900014
202070.034.8%4—11
2021540.1920.1%225V43700025
2022WORST1620.8767.5%025V43700013
2023WORST356—55%626V08000025V4370007
202454—32.1%126V08000025V4370008
202510—6%126V0800006
  • Per 1,000 sold = complaints ÷ published U.S. calendar-year sales × 1,000. Calendar-year sales stand in for the model-year cohort. A dash means no published figure or fewer than 5,000 sold, too small to divide by.
  • Older model years have had more time on the road to collect complaints, so compare neighboring years, not 2010 against 2024.
  • Crash / fire / injury = complaints where the owner reported a crash, a fire or an injury.
  • *Technical service bulletins in the year's leading TSB categories that name the engine.

Common Nissan Rogue engine problems owners describe

We searched the narratives of all 1,284 engine complaints for symptom keywords. One complaint can mention several, so the shares don't add up to 100%.

Stalling or shutting off while driving233 · 18.1%
Misfire or check-engine light233 · 18.1%
Engine failure, seizure or replacement173 · 13.5%
Loss of power or limp mode164 · 12.8%
Overheating or coolant loss107 · 8.3%
Smoke, burning smell or fire92 · 7.2%
Knocking, ticking or rattling68 · 5.3%
Oil consumption or oil leaks20 · 1.6%
Timing chain or belt1 · 0.1%

Nissan Rogue years to avoid for the engine

2023 Nissan Rogue

356 engine complaints (55% of the year's 647). Most often described: engine failure, seizure or replacement. Covered by engine recalls 26V080000, 25V437000.

2022 Nissan Rogue

162 engine complaints (67.5% of the year's 240), 0.87 per 1,000 sold. Most often described: engine failure, seizure or replacement. Covered by engine recall 25V437000.

2013 Nissan Rogue

108 engine complaints (17.8% of the year's 606). Most often described: stalling or shutting off while driving.

Worst years are those with at least 10 engine complaints and at least 1.5 times the model's median year. For every year's overall verdict, including other systems, see the Nissan Rogue years to avoid.

Nissan Rogue engine recalls

NHTSA recall campaigns filed under Engine for any Nissan Rogue model year. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check a specific car by VIN on NHTSA's site.

  • 26V080000 · 2026-02-12 · 2023–2025 models

    Increased temperatures can break down the engine oil, which may cause the engine bearings to seize and become damaged, leading to engine failure.

  • 25V437000 · 2025-06-27 · 2021–2024 models

    The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.

  • 21V839000 · 2021-10-26 · 2017–2019 models

    Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Nissan Rogue have engine problems?

Yes, it is one of the worst years. Owners filed 356 engine complaints with NHTSA for the 2023 Nissan Rogue, 55% of all 647 complaints for that year. The most common description is "engine failure, seizure or replacement" (94 complaints). 2 engine-related recalls cover it: 26V080000, 25V437000. 6 of those complaints report a crash, fire or injury.

Does the 2022 Nissan Rogue have engine problems?

Yes, it is one of the worst years. Owners filed 162 engine complaints with NHTSA for the 2022 Nissan Rogue, 67.5% of all 240 complaints for that year, or 0.87 per 1,000 sold. The most common description is "engine failure, seizure or replacement" (46 complaints). One engine-related recall covers it: 25V437000.

Does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have engine problems?

Yes, it is one of the worst years. Owners filed 108 engine complaints with NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan Rogue, 17.8% of all 606 complaints for that year. The most common description is "stalling or shutting off while driving" (20 complaints). 7 of those complaints report a crash, fire or injury.

Which Nissan Rogue years have the most engine complaints?

2023 (356), 2022 (162) and 2013 (108), by owner complaints filed with NHTSA that name the engine. Raw counts favor older and higher-selling years, so compare the per-1,000-sold column too.

What are the most common Nissan Rogue engine problems?

In the 1,284 engine complaints, owners most often describe stalling or shutting off while driving (18.1%), misfire or check-engine light (18.1%) and engine failure, seizure or replacement (13.5%). One complaint can mention several symptoms.

Is this a engine failure rate?

No. These are complaints owners chose to file with NHTSA. Many failures are never reported, and one complaint is not a confirmed defect. Dividing by sales shows how often owners complain relative to how many were sold, which makes models of different sizes comparable.

How we count

Counts are unique owner complaints (by NHTSA ODI number) filed with NHTSA for each Nissan Rogue model year, from NHTSA's public complaints data fetched July 2026 to November 2026. A complaint counts as a engine complaint when NHTSA's component list for it includes Engine and Engine Cooling.

Per 1,000 sold divides complaints by published U.S. calendar-year sales for that year. A year needs at least 5,000 sales to get a rate, and a model needs at least 3 such years for its overall rate. The comparison median covers every model with at least 50 engine complaints that clears those floors.

These are complaint rates, not failure rates. Owners report some problems more than others, and a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Sources

  1. NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  2. NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  3. Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration