2023 Nissan Rogue

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2023 Nissan Rogue
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
726
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2023

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

40% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 1 complaint 1999 2007: 1 complaint 2008: 429 complaints 2009: 320 complaints 2009 2010: 282 complaints 2011: 362 complaints 2012: 318 complaints 2012 2013: 610 complaints 2014: 438 complaints 2015: 552 complaints 2015 2016: 542 complaints 2017: 599 complaints 2018: 667 complaints 2018 2019: 336 complaints 2020: 152 complaints 2021: 289 complaints 2022: 262 complaints 2023: 726 complaints 2023 726 2024: 210 complaints 2025: 190 complaints 2026: 49 complaints
1999: 1 complaint 1999 2007: 1 complaint 2008: 429 complaints 2008 2009: 320 complaints 2010: 282 complaints 2010 2011: 362 complaints 2012: 318 complaints 2012 2013: 610 complaints 2014: 438 complaints 2014 2015: 552 complaints 2016: 542 complaints 2016 2017: 599 complaints 2018: 667 complaints 2018 2019: 336 complaints 2020: 152 complaints 2020 2021: 289 complaints 2022: 262 complaints 2023: 726 complaints 2023 726 2024: 210 complaints 2025: 190 complaints 2026: 49 complaints 2026
1999: 1 complaint 1999 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 429 complaints 2008 2009: 320 complaints 2009 2010: 282 complaints 2010 2011: 362 complaints 2011 2012: 318 complaints 2012 2013: 610 complaints 2013 2014: 438 complaints 2014 2015: 552 complaints 2015 2016: 542 complaints 2016 2017: 599 complaints 2017 2018: 667 complaints 2018 2019: 336 complaints 2019 2020: 152 complaints 2020 2021: 289 complaints 2021 2022: 262 complaints 2022 2023: 726 complaints 2023 726 2024: 210 complaints 2024 2025: 190 complaints 2025 2026: 49 complaints 2026

2023: 726 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19991
20071
2008429
2009320
2010282
2011362
2012318
2013610
2014438
2015552
2016542
2017599
2018667
2019336
2020152
2021289
2022262
2023726
2024210
2025190
202649

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

40% · 287 reports
CRASHINJURY
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On June 3, 2026, I brought my vehicle to O'Brien Nissan of Bloomington because I was experiencing significant problems with the continuously variable transmission (CVT).

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-04

Also filed under Electrical system

There is a strong smell of gas/exhaust fumes in the vehicle when it's running. The smell is absolutely nauseating. I've been told that at this point Nissan is aware of the issue and there is no fix as of yet.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-02

Engine loss of power, exhaust producing white/gray smoke from tail pipe. Was stopped at stop light, pressed accelerator when light turned green. As I proceeded through the busy intersection, without warning, the engine lost power.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13

Engine and engine cooling

17% · 120 reports

Most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and turbo/supercharger.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and CVT malfunction warning lights illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10

Fuel/propulsion system

13% · 97 reports
INJURY

Power train

11% · 79 reports

Most commonly citing cvt.

CRASH

Forward collision avoidance

10% · 71 reports

Most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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In April 2023 we had to bring the car in because the seat belt got stuck engaged to where we couldn’t unbuckle it to get our son out of his car seat. We almost had to cut the seat belt to get him out. We barely were able to squeeze him out of it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-10

We were in an accident that has caused injury to the driver (fiancé) and passenger (myself). The impact was on the front driver side. No airbags deployed. No emergency braking activated or collision warning appeared.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-12-07

Also filed under Air bags and service brakes

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the collision mitigation braking system erroneously engaged and the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2023Complaint volume 726 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2023-06-09Seats23V268000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Rogue, Pathfinder, and Infiniti QX60 vehicles.

    Remedy: 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.

  3. R
    2023-07-14Seat belts23V374000 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.

    Remedy: 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 required for any future seat belt repair.

  4. I
    2023-12-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-07-18 Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
  5. R
    2024-04-10Air bags24V154000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

  6. R
    2024-04-26Seat belts24V156000 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.

    Remedy: 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 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD105.

  7. R
    2026-01-26Engine and engine cooling25V437000 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.

    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.

  8. R
    2026-03-31Engine and engine cooling26V080000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines.

    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.

Buy-smart checklist

2023 Nissan Rogue — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 287 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 120 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 97 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 23V268000 · Seats
  • Recall 23V374000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 24V154000 · Air bags
  • Recall 24V156000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 25V437000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 26V080000 · Engine and engine cooling

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Nissan Rogue is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Rogue?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Rogue have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.