2023 Nissan Rogue

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2023 Nissan Rogue
BUILT 2026-09-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Rogue Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2023 highlighted. 1999: 1 complaints 1999 2007: 1 complaints 2008: 429 complaints 2009: 320 complaints 2009 2010: 282 complaints 2011: 362 complaints 2012: 317 complaints 2012 2013: 608 complaints 2014: 437 complaints 2015: 550 complaints 2015 2016: 539 complaints 2017: 596 complaints 2018: 666 complaints 2018 2019: 333 complaints 2020: 149 complaints 2021: 283 complaints 2021 2022: 254 complaints 2023: 692 complaints 2023 2024: 188 complaints 2024 2025: 176 complaints 2026: 33 complaints 2026
2023: 692 complaints
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YearComplaints
19991
20071
2008429
2009320
2010282
2011362
2012317
2013608
2014437
2015550
2016539
2017596
2018666
2019333
2020149
2021283
2022254
2023692
2024188
2025176
202633

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ENGINE 39%

39% of complaints: engine — 268 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20260804

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, 20231102

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, 20260713

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 119 distinct reports on file, 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, 20260710

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 96 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 10%

10% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 71 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20230910

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, 20221207

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, 20260720

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 69 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cvt.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

2023 — complaint volume: 692
R 20230609 — seats

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.

Campaign 23V268000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230714 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 23V374000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20231213 — PE (closed 20250718)

Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure

R 20240410 — air bags

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.

Campaign 24V154000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240426 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 24V156000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260126 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Campaign 25V437000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260331 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Campaign 26V080000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2023 Nissan Rogue — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (268 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (119 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (96 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V268000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V374000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V154000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V156000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V437000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V080000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2026 ▲ 2020 ▲ 2025

WORST YEARS

■ 2018 ◆ 2013 ◆ 2017

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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 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Rogue have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.