2023 Nissan Rogue Problems, Recalls & Reliability

984 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2023 Nissan Rogue, alongside 6 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 84/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 50,000 miles.

Avoid this year if you can. The 2023 Nissan Rogue sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings.

984Complaints
84/100Trouble index
6Recalls
40,000Typical trouble mileage

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Where 2023 sits among all Rogue years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Engine 380 complaints (39%) · typically ~50,000 miles
“Nissan has failed in a timely manner to get the service bulletin out about the engine recall”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Rogue
Other 145 complaints (15%)
“Was driving my Nissan rogue and the back windshield exploded. Seems to be a concurrent issue online and I wish Nissan would do anything about it.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Rogue
Fuel system 105 complaints (11%) · typically ~20,854 miles
“RAW Fuel smell at random times in car, sickness causing fuel smells where vehicle garaged.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Rogue
Driver assistance 83 complaints (8%) · typically ~30,200 miles
“Forward driving aids disabled, front sensor blocked, malfunction Issue confirmed by dealer 3 sensors replaced Problem continues”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Rogue
Transmission & drivetrain 66 complaints (7%) · typically ~16,500 miles
“Engine malfunction warning - limp mode activated 6 times within a year of ownership. Car loses power while driving, rpm not responsive, speed drops and stays around 40 miles per hour. Recalls have been “addressed” but no remedy.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Rogue
Electrical 53 complaints (5%) · typically ~37,500 miles
“Was driving and out of no where all my engine lights turned on and got an engine light that turned on and says engine malfunction power reduced service.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Rogue

Mileage when trouble shows up

Among the 172 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 40,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 13,500 and 66,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.

Recalls (6)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 26V080000 2026

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…

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, inspect for diagnostic trouble codes, and test drive the vehicle, free of charge. The dealer may also inspect the oil pan for metal…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 25V437000 2025

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…

Fix: 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…

SEAT BELTS 24V156000 2024

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. As such, these…

Fix: 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…

AIR BAGS 24V154000 2024

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,…

Fix: 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 23V374000 2023

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.

Fix: 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…

SEATS 23V268000 2023

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.

Fix: 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.…

Federal defect investigations

Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure PE23023 opened 2023, closed 2025

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2022peak 409 in 20252026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2023 Nissan Rogue reliable?

The 2023 Nissan Rogue drew 984 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 84/100, scored against the model's worst year (2018).

What are the most common 2023 Nissan Rogue problems?

The top reported problems for the 2023 Nissan Rogue are engine (380 complaints), other (145), and fuel system (105).

At what mileage do 2023 Nissan Rogue problems show up?

Owners most often report 2023 Nissan Rogue problems around 40,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 13,500 and 66,000 miles.

Does the 2023 Nissan Rogue have recalls?

6 recall campaigns apply to the 2023 Nissan Rogue. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-12 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.