The 2023 Nissan Rogue is associated with 689 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 6 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 125 reports (18% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 8 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.5l 3-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 31 to 33 MPG combined.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 689 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 6 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Engine (125 / 18%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 22 crash / 3 fire / 11 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 31–33 MPG (8 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Rogue FWD | 1.5L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 30 MPG | 37 MPG | 33 MPG | — | $1,850 / yr |
| Rogue FWD | 1.5L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 30 MPG | 37 MPG | 33 MPG | — | $1,850 / yr |
| Rogue FWD SL/Platinum | 1.5L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 29 MPG | 36 MPG | 32 MPG | — | $1,900 / yr |
| Rogue FWD SL/Platinum | 1.5L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 29 MPG | 36 MPG | 32 MPG | — | $1,900 / yr |
| Rogue AWD | 1.5L 3-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 28 MPG | 35 MPG | 31 MPG | — | $2,000 / yr |
| Rogue AWD SL/Platinum | 1.5L 3-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 28 MPG | 34 MPG | 31 MPG | — | $2,000 / yr |
| Rogue AWD | 1.5L 3-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 28 MPG | 35 MPG | 31 MPG | — | $2,000 / yr |
| Rogue AWD SL/Platinum | 1.5L 3-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 28 MPG | 34 MPG | 31 MPG | — | $2,000 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| SUV FWD | | | | | 17.9% |
| SUV AWD | | | | | 17.9% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Nissan Rogue models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Defect Summary: 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies," and 210 "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2023 Nissan Rogue recalls & campaign history (6 campaigns) →