2023 Nissan Rogue engine problems

Related recalls

• Recall 26V080000Feb 11, 2026323,917 vehicles
  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.

  Risk: Engine failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.

  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.

• Recall 25V437000Jun 27, 2025443,899 vehicles
  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.

  Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.

  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.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 8, 202689,619 miGAEngine

   For about two years, I have experienced recurring engine malfunctions accompanied by the warning "Engine Malfunction — Power Reduced." I have taken the vehicle to Nissan for this issue on at least four occasions, and the problem has continued.

   NHTSA complaint #11769804 · source
2. Filed Oct 6, 2026VAElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   ENGINE SEIZURE & PROPULSION LOSS: While driving in heavy, fast-moving traffic, the vehicle suffered a sudden, total engine seizure with zero warning lights or limp-mode transition, resulting in an immediate loss of power and narrowly avoiding a multi-car high-speed collision. This follows a prior turbo line issue and a complete engine replacement. PHANTOM AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB): The vehicle's collision avoidance system frequently and unprompted slams on the brakes…

   NHTSA complaint #11769217 · source
3. Filed Oct 1, 2026TNEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The Defect: My 2023 Nissan Rogue AWD equipped with 1.5L 3 cylinder VC Turbo engine began making growling,, shaking noises matching the symptoms of known engine main bearing failures as outlined in NHTSA Recall 25V437/26V080 (R25E2). This happened with only about 44,000 miles on my vehicle. I brought it in to Oak Ridge Nissan under the recall on September 22, 2026. . I was expecting them to check the oil pan for any metallic debris or further related problems. The Service…

   NHTSA complaint #11768261 · source
4. Filed Sep 28, 2026FLEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   First my 2023 nissan rogue sv 1.5 l turbo , as i was driving my son to school and i stopped at a stop sign my car shut off and it told me to place my vehicle in park so i did just that but i noticed thatthe only light that stayed on the dash was the oil light and then once my son was dropped off , i stopped at another stop sign and it did it again, same place your vehicle in park .. The car was off .. It did this in the mist of me being on the highway , it was so very scary…

   NHTSA complaint #11767317 · source
5. Filed Sep 25, 2026CTEngine

   After my vehicle becamr undrivable i took to a Nissan dealership and was told that my vehicleneeds a new engine, turbo and catalytic converter. To this i was shocked and upset! The vehicle has under 75000 milez and since purchasing it(bought w/about 34k,mi) j have maintained routine maintainence, oil chanes etc. At this pt the Dealership is blaming an EGR failure to avoid covering the vehicle under active engine safety recall 26V080 / R25E2, despite the vehicle showing the…

   NHTSA complaint #11766960 · source
6. Filed Sep 25, 2026AZEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   We first had breakdown on 6/8/2026 and had towed at our expense due to engine recall, they broke egr valve connector while replaceing engine. They replaced new egr terminal kit at this time. Got car back 6/29/2026. On 6/30 started having loud noises and engine shaking brought car in morning of 7/1 they took for test drive the noise wasnt present but the shaking was was told possible trnasmission mount was broken and they would contact me back with no word until car broke…

   NHTSA complaint #11766916 · source
7. Filed Sep 25, 2026CAEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   My engine light randomly came on with a bunch of other things and my car lost power in acceleration and can barely maintain a speed of 50 mph. Code P0196 popped up and I wanna know if it’s the sensor or the water valve. We brought the car in 3 times to a Nissan dealership and they still haven’t fixed it.

   NHTSA complaint #11766838 · source
8. Filed Sep 21, 202662,000 miUTTowedEngine

   The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 85 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power, with white fumes coming from underneath the front of the vehicle. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine was faulty and there was sludge built up in the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11765974 · source
9. Filed Sep 21, 2026CAEngineSeats & Seat BeltsTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving at soscol Ave Napa 94558 CA when engine warning came out and vehicle power reduced to less than 40MPH on 55mph road. Component failure was engine. My safety and others may or may not be at risk but the road was 55mph and the vehicle went on LIMP mode. Problems were raised to Napa Nissan Dealership @1:50pm on 09/21/2026 however similar problems are reported with the same vehicle nationwide. Vehicle still in dealership possession and conducting their own…

   NHTSA complaint #11765970 · source
10. Filed Sep 21, 202663,411 miFLEngine

    The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light, the vehicle unexpectedly lunged forward. The contact stated that while pulling into the residence, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, before the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle failed to immediately restart but restarted after a while. The vehicle was taken to a service center, and the contact was informed that the failure was associated with the engine. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11765792 · source
11. Filed Sep 20, 2026WAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    While on the freeway my 2023 Nissan Rogue all of a sudden would not accelerate. I was able slowly get it to accelerate from 3 mph to 25 mph, I drove it a mile, turned it off and when I turned it back on, it wouldn't start and there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. I towed my car to the Nissan dealership, they kept it for 40 days and told me they had to replace the engine. A month after I got it back, it stopped accelerating again on the freeway. A year later…

    NHTSA complaint #11765698 · source
12. Filed Sep 19, 2026GAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    While driving on a major public highway, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of motive propulsion, dropping immediately into a dangerous transmission limp mode. The dashboard displayed a critical error message stating 'Service CVT Power Reduced' alongside a Check Engine Light. The vehicle became an immediate stationary traffic hazard in a live highway lane, completely unable to accelerate or move safely out of the way of oncoming high-speed traffic. The hazard…

    NHTSA complaint #11765587 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology