2023 Nissan Rogue
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 429 |
| 2009 | 320 |
| 2010 | 282 |
| 2011 | 361 |
| 2012 | 317 |
| 2013 | 606 |
| 2014 | 433 |
| 2015 | 545 |
| 2016 | 537 |
| 2017 | 588 |
| 2018 | 662 |
| 2019 | 331 |
| 2020 | 147 |
| 2021 | 268 |
| 2022 | 240 |
| 2023 | 647 |
| 2024 | 168 |
| 2025 | 168 |
| 2026 | 26 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
39% of complaints: engine — 250 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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
17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 107 distinct reports on file.
CRASH15% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 94 distinct reports on file.
INJURY9% of complaints: power train — 57 distinct reports on file.
CRASH7% of complaints: electrical system — 45 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
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
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
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
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
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
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
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.
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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.