842 of the 2,991 complaints about the Nissan Rogue (28.2%) concern Engine, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 1.3× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
842Complaints · Engine
28.2%Share of complaints
1.27×vs. all vehicles
421Last 12 months
2.5%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2023 model (386, 55% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (11). 421 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 204 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “engine”, “cooling”, “malfunction”, “power” and “recall”. 23 of these reports (2.5%) describe a crash or fire, with 18 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V080000 (2026-02-12, model years 2023, 2024 and 2025).
I was driving when I was pulled over by a police officer for speeding I was going 5 over the speed limit (Speed limit was 65). As the officer approached my vehicle, he noticed flames coming from the engine compartment before I was aware there was any issue.
Engine · 2026-08-11 · ODI 11756342 · Fire
I am reporting a serious safety incident involving my 2024 Nissan Rogue, which caught fire after a history of shuddering, hesitation, and problems during acceleration.
Engine · 2026-08-08 · ODI 11755609 · Fire
I am filing this complaint regarding Nissan's handling of an open safety recall involving my vehicle and the subsequent engine failure.
Engine · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761310
On XXX at approx 1:29 PM, I was driving my 2023 Nissan Rogue (purchased new XXX Chapman Nissan Philadelphia) on [XXX] with my family including 2 young children and my brother-in- law, heading to [XXX].
Engine · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761473
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after the son started the vehicle, white exhaust smoke suddenly emerged from the engine compartment and entered the vehicle's cabin. The engine was turned off, and the vehicle was towed to a dealer.
Engine · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760267
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at approximately 53 MPH, the vehicle intermittently stalled. The Messages "Engine Malfunction. Power Reduce. Service Now" and the "Start/Stop System Fault.
Engine · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760465
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Campaign 26V080000 · 2026-02-12 · Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
Summary: 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. The dealer may also inspect the oil pan for metal debris, and replace the engine if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25E2 and R25E3. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V437. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 27, 2026.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Campaign 25V437000 · 2025-06-27 · Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Summary: 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 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) Campaign 21V839000 · 2021-10-26 · Model years: 2018, 2019
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.
Remedy: Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B6.
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Frequently asked questions
How common are Engine problems on the Nissan Rogue?
842 of the 2,991 complaints about the Nissan Rogue (28.2%) concern Engine, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 1.3× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Nissan Rogue model years have the most Engine complaints?
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2023 model (386, 55% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (11).
Is there a recall for Nissan Rogue Engine problems?
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V080000 (2026-02-12, model years 2023, 2024 and 2025).