2023 Nissan Rogue

◆ Worse than typical
2023 Nissan Rogue
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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: 361 complaints 2012: 317 complaints 2012 2013: 606 complaints 2014: 433 complaints 2015: 545 complaints 2015 2016: 537 complaints 2017: 588 complaints 2018: 662 complaints 2018 2019: 331 complaints 2020: 147 complaints 2021: 268 complaints 2021 2022: 240 complaints 2023: 647 complaints 2023 2024: 168 complaints 2024 2025: 168 complaints 2026: 26 complaints 2026
2023: 647 complaints
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YearComplaints
19991
20071
2008429
2009320
2010282
2011361
2012317
2013606
2014433
2015545
2016537
2017588
2018662
2019331
2020147
2021268
2022240
2023647
2024168
2025168
202626

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 39%

39% of complaints: engine — 250 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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 AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 107 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 94 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 57 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 45 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

2023 — complaint volume: 647
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 (250 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (107 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (94 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

▲ 2020 ▲ 2024 ▲ 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 "worse than typical".

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.