Nissan Rogue engine problems, 2016–2026
996 of the 4,151 complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Nissan Rogue 2016–2026 name the engine (NHTSA’s “Engine” heading — the engine and its cooling system). The loudest years: 2023 (409), 2022 (172), 2017 (92). Filed under the same heading across these years: 4 manufacturer bulletins, 3 recall campaigns, 1 NHTSA investigation. Every figure is a linked federal record; none is a failure rate, none a repair cost, and none a verdict on one car.
Nissan Rogue engine problems by model year
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsOne row per model year on file, newest first. A year marked in depth has its own page: the complaints, the owners’ words and every document under this heading for that year.
| Model year | Complaints naming the engine | Share of the year’s | Typically at | On file under the heading | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 20% | — | 2 TSBs | the year → |
| 2025 | 13 | 7% | — | 6 TSBs · 2 recalls | the year → |
| 2024 in depth | 69 | 34% | 32k | 9 TSBs · 3 recalls · 1 investigation | the record → |
| 2023 in depth | 409 | 56% | 55k | 14 TSBs · 2 recalls · 1 investigation | the record → |
| 2022 in depth | 172 | 72% | 62k | 14 TSBs · 1 recall · 1 investigation | the record → |
| 2021 in depth | 64 | 22% | 63k | 32 TSBs · 1 recall · 1 investigation | the record → |
| 2020 | 8 | 5% | — | 11 TSBs | the year → |
| 2019 | 17 | 5% | — | 24 TSBs | the year → |
| 2018 in depth | 77 | 10% | 26k | 60 TSBs | the record → |
| 2017 in depth | 92 | 14% | 25k | 69 TSBs | the record → |
| 2016 in depth | 66 | 12% | 71k | 44 TSBs | the record → |
Two things the counts carry that are not the car: how many of each year were sold, and how long each has been on the road — an older year out-counts a newer one before anything is wrong with it. The share column is the honest comparison across years: what part of that year’s complaints named the engine. Nothing here is a rate.
When the engine complaints were filed, and at what mileage
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled per calendar year, every model year together: 2016: 1 · 2017: 6 · 2018: 23 · 2019: 26 · 2020: 28 · 2021: 35 · 2022: 39 · 2023: 96 · 2024: 107 · 2025: 352 · 2026: 283
Across the model years, half of the 319 owners who gave an odometer reading reported the engine problem between 20,000 and 74,000 miles. A median of reports, not the life of a part.
In owners’ own words
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, about the engine, from the model years with the most to say. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed; unverified reports — what was said, not a finding that it was true.
After driving the car and parking it in the garage we notice a "raw gasoline" smell. If we are driving and idle at a stop sign the heater (heating the interior) picks up the gasoline smell and the fumes come inside the car. We have to open the windows to air it out once moving.
SMELLS strongly of GAS. Location of smell is strongest on driver side closest to windshield under the hood. Vehicle is currently with 2280 miles. Purchased in December of 2022. Smell began mid January 2023 with mileage approximately at 1700
On 3/25/2023 with less than 800 miles on the vehicle, the throttle got stuck. The cruise control was on but NOT activated. After passing a vehicle on a 3 lane interstate, the vehicle accelerated on its own to over 100mph. I hit the cruise control button to turn it off, but the car continued to accelerate on its own.
I uploaded the same letter I sent to the Nissan Manufacturer. Please view letter on Uploade files. Thank you
I was driving my car turning into driveway and the car suddenly shut off mid way. Second incident happened the following day. Turning into a driveway and the car shut off. Both times I put the car in park and pressed the start button and it started right up.
What is on file about the engine, across the years
Source: NHTSA recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsRecall campaigns filed under this heading, any model year
- 26V081000 HighFeb 11, 2026 · 318,782 vehicles
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The gears in the electronic throttle body assembly may break.
- 26V080000 HighFeb 11, 2026 · 323,917 vehicles
- 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.
- 25V437000 CriticalJun 27, 2025 · 443,899 vehicles
- 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.
NHTSA investigation
- PE23023 Complete loss of motive power due to engine failureopened Dec 13, 2023 · closed Jul 18, 2025
- On December 13, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-023 to investigate allegations of engine failures leading to loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021-2023 Nissan Rogue; MY 2019-2021 Nissan Altima; and MY 2019-2021 Infiniti QX50 vehicles. At that time, ODI had received 6 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) and multiple early warning reports, with consumers reporting e…
4 manufacturer bulletins filed under this heading, any model year
- Apr 15, 2026
- MIL ON WITH DTC P0181 STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states the MIL is ON but the vehicle does not have any drivability concerns or reduced power message in the combination meter, AND DTC P0181 for “Fuel Tank Temperature” is stored in either “Past” or “Current” in the ECM. ACTION Follow the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin to: 1. Replace the fuel temperature sensor. 2. Erase all t
- Jan 7, 2026
- VENT CONTROL VALVE IN ACTIVE TEST INOPERATIVE IN CONSULT 4 SERVICE INFORMATION An issue in CONSULT 4 has been identified in “EVAP system close” in Work support. · After selecting the "EVAP system close" in Work support, the “VENT CONTROL/V” in Active test becomes non-functional temporarily. · When selecting “EVAP system close” operation in Work support, wait 10 minutes before starting “VENT CONTRO
- Dec 15, 2025
- MIL ON WITH DTCS P05D8 AND P05D9 STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with DTCs P05D8 for “PCV Regulator Valve Control Circuit/Open” and P05D9 for “PCV Regulator Valve Control Circuit Low” stored in the ECM, AND The wiring harness, for wiring harness connector F130, is severed at the Crank Case Ventilation Valve under the Engine Cover. ACTION Follow the SERVICE PROCEDURE starting on page
- Mar 20, 2025
- "ENGINE MALFUNCTION POWER REDUCED SERVICE NOW" DISPLAYED IN COMBINATION METER IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that a "Engine Malfunction Power Reduced Service Now" warning is being displayed, or was displayed in the past, OR DTC P0404 for “EGR A CONTROL” is stored as “Past” or “Current” in the ECM. ACTION Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin to: 1. Confirm the current ECM part number
Every one filed under the heading is listed. Quote the document number at a service desk — it is a diagnosis the maker has already written down.
Other systems with a record on the Nissan Rogue
Source: the same files- transmission and drivetrain problems
- visibility and wiper problems
- electrical problems
- automatic emergency braking problems
- brake problems
- airbag problems
Every system, every model year: Nissan Rogue problems by year →
Common questions
Source: NHTSA complaint database, recalls and manufacturer communicationsWhich Nissan Rogue years have the most engine complaints?
2023, 409; 2022, 172; 2017, 92. Raw counts, and an older year has had longer to collect them; by share of each year's own complaints the loudest is the 2022 (72%).
Is there a recall for the engine on the Nissan Rogue?
Yes — 3 campaigns are filed under this heading across these model years: 26V081000 (2025), 26V080000 (2025), 25V437000 (2024). A recall is matched by VIN, and applies to specific years; check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
When do engine problems show up on the Nissan Rogue?
Owners who gave an odometer reading reported it at a median of 47,600 miles across the model years; half of them between 20,000 and 74,000. That is when reports cluster, not the life of a part.
What does NHTSA's "Engine" heading cover?
The engine and its cooling system. Owners choose the heading when they file, so it says which area of the vehicle the complaint is about, not which part failed.