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What 650 owners told NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan Rogue Sport

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (650)Crash / fire / injury (27)Engine (252)Engine & cooling (111)Fuel system (102)Transmission & drivetrain (58)Driver assistance (51)Visibility & wipers (48)Electrical system (47)Speed control (29)Brakes (16)Body & structure (11)

111 of 650 complaints match · Engine & cooling · clear filters · page 2 of 5

Jan 7, 2026Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to the main bearing failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but refused to repair the vehicle because sludge was found in the oil pan. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

NHTSA ODI 11709401

Jan 5, 2026Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal clanking sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact proceeded to drive the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while driving 60 MPH and attempting to accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle started to decelerate, and the contact pulled off to the shoulder of the highway. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer. A diagnostic test was performed on the vehicle, and metal shavings were found inside the oil pan. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine long block and turbo needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact reached out to the manufacturer, and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle remained with the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was 76,000.

NHTSA ODI 11708760

Jan 2, 2026Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not available for the repair and informed the contact that a second notification letter would be issued once parts became available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle remained unrepaired. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

NHTSA ODI 11708314

Dec 17, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly started shaking and vibrating abnormally before the vehicle stalled. During the failure, the message "Engine Failure" was displayed. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, who discovered metal shavings inside the oil pan and advised the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 83,000.

NHTSA ODI 11705519

Dec 10, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The dealer stated that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the engine. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 13,500.

NHTSA ODI 11704266

Dec 9, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the recall repair was performed; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under the recall. The failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the knocking sound was extremely loud. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that a loaner vehicle was not available. The contact was not concerned about the loaner vehicle. The contact just wanted his vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 35,053.

NHTSA ODI 11704002

Nov 25, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated while responding. The contact stated that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic, who advised the contact that there was an open recall for the engine and referred the contact to a dealer. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact advised the dealer of the recall notification; however, the dealer informed the contact that the repair would be at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and advised the contact to call back in December. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

NHTSA ODI 11701549

Nov 24, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing rough idling and made an abnormal knocking sound. The contact stated that the low oil pressure warning light remained illuminated approximately 30 seconds after an oil change, which required the contact to turn off and to restart the vehicle approximately 5 times for the warning light to turn off. The dealer was contacted, and confirmed that despite experiencing a similar failure, the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that he was a mechanic and had changed the oil and the filters several times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

NHTSA ODI 11701190

Nov 21, 2025Engine & coolingFuel system

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that after refueling, the fuel gauge indicated 290 miles to empty and then decreased to 255 miles to empty before driving off. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that parts for the recall repair were on back order. The dealer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

NHTSA ODI 11700761

Nov 19, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ODI 11700302

Nov 18, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ODI 11700031

Nov 12, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at a moderate rate of speed, the vehicle shut off with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer, and the contact was informed that a software update needed to be performed on the vehicle. Several months later, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the contact was unable to shift the vehicle into park(P). The contact was able to drive the vehicle back to the dealer; however, the dealer failed to duplicate the failure. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.

NHTSA ODI 11698922

Nov 12, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle vibrated abnormally. In addition, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the failure occurred weeks after the vehicle was purchased. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ODI 11698928

Nov 5, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine, traction control, tire pressure, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the "AWD Error Message", "Engine Malfunction - Power Reduced”, “Service Now" messages were displayed. The vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, where the vehicle was turned off and restarted after 45 minutes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

NHTSA ODI 11697665

Nov 4, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH or lower, the message, "Engine Power Reduce - Restart Car," was displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and allowed the vehicle to cool down before restarting the vehicle and continuing to drive. The failure also occurred while starting the vehicle, and the contact had to wait before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer confirmed that the recall repair was not available and was unable to provide an expected date for parts availability. The vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately nine times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

NHTSA ODI 11697410

Nov 4, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal ticking sound. In addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the following day, the contact changed the oil, and the contact noticed metal shavings inside the oil pan. The contact stated that two days later, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a loud clunking sound and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not inspected. The contact was informed of a recall on the VIN that was associated with the recall. The contact was advised that if a diagnostic test was performed, the contact would be responsible for the diagnostic fees and had to pay out of pocket for the repair. The vehicle had been with the dealer since June 2025. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 37,400.

NHTSA ODI 11697510

Nov 3, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact's husband stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed PCV valve. The contact was informed that an unknown sensor, turbo hose, stop switch assembly, and a hose assembly need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. In addition, the contact's husband stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired, and the check engine warning light was reset. The contact was unsure of the repairs performed. The contact stated that the work orders were difficult to read. The contact stated that the warranty company was changed for the repairs, which should have been covered under the recall. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 61,374.

NHTSA ODI 11697159

Nov 3, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ODI 11697197

Oct 29, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the engine seized. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The vehicle was driven to the intended destination without any further failure. The contact stated that the following day, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle was shaking erratically. The contact stated that the following day, contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact was able to jumpstart the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part was not yet available. In addition, the contact stated that parts had not been available for three months. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

NHTSA ODI 11696356

Oct 29, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact had received a recall letter from the manufacturer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact called several local dealers and the manufacturer and was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure, but was not driving the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI 11696394

Oct 29, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving downhill at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while the accelerator pedal was depressed. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The "Reduced Power" message was displayed on the screen. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle intermittently lost automotive power. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with thermal assembly failure. The vehicle was repaired by the manufacturer. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under Manufacturer Recall: P4A47. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

NHTSA ODI 11696401

Oct 23, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 40-60 MPH, the vehicle jolted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the CarMax dealer, where it was purchased. The vehicle was then taken to an unknown Nissan dealer, where the diagnostic trouble codes were cleared. The contact stated that the failure persisted, and the vehicle was taken back to the CarMax dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000(Engine and Engine Cooling), which the contact related to the failure; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown Nissan dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

NHTSA ODI 11695229

Oct 23, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power and decelerated with white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to a nearby dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle a blown head gasket. The contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 66,500.

NHTSA ODI 11695292

Oct 22, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine overheating warning light illuminated. The contact started to drive back to the residence; however, closer to the residence, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipes and the vehicle started losing motive power. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was coolant intrusion in the engine block, causing damage to the head gasket and the engine block. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); and related the failure to the recall. However, the contact called the dealer and was advised that the failure was not covered under the recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the failure was not covered under the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

NHTSA ODI 11694933

Oct 22, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced a loss of power and unintendedly decelerated and failed to exceed 20 MPH. During the failure, the message "Engine Malfunction - Power Reduced - Service Now" was displayed. The vehicle was later driven to the local dealer, who replaced the turbo hose and thermos hose, but the failure persisted. The contact was later informed that the injector sub-harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 68,000.

NHTSA ODI 11694939

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