Is the 2023 Nissan Rogue a bad year?
770 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 431, 11× a quiet Rogue year.
Keep it, but watch the engine
The engine draws 11× the complaints of a quiet Rogue year, but the 2023 is still young: half of its engine complaints so far came in by 58k miles, and that mark will move as owners add miles. Check your powertrain warranty first.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2023 Rogue owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 58,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 430 (56%) | 28k–76k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 91 (12%) | 8k–57k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 110 (14%) | too few with a mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Visibility and wipersSTANDS OUT | 64 (8%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Electrical system | 61 (8%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Collision avoidance | 54 (7%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Speed control | 41 (5%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Brakes | 17 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Body structure | 14 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Steering | 9 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Suspension | 8 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Air bags | 7 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Lane assist | 7 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Backup camera | 5 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 58,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 770 complaints: 24 mention a crash · 3 mention a fire · 12 report an injury · 59 say the car was towed.
352 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
Recalls for the 2023 Nissan Rogue: 6
Increased temperatures can break down the engine oil, which may cause the engine bearings to seize and become damaged, leading to engine failure. Engine failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may have been incorrectly manufactured, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants. Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly. An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fastener in the rear seat belt anchor attachment points may not have been tightened properly and can loosen over time. A loose rear seat belt anchor fastener may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The driver's powered seat may not be fully secured to the seat frame, causing the seat frame welds to detach from the rear inboard seat bracket. An unsecured seat with broken welds may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Nissan: 76
Repair instructions Nissan sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2023 Nissan Rogue. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Knocking or pinging noise from the engine
MIL on with DTC P0181 stored in the ECM
Engine malfunction power reduced service now" Displayed in combination meter
MIL on with DTC P0196 stored in the ECM
NHTSA defect investigations: 2
2021 Nissan Rogue Inner Tie Rod Failures
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
Neighbouring years
2022 Rogue: 270 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine · 2024 Rogue: 227 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2023 Nissan Rogue a bad year?
770 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 431, 11× a quiet Rogue year. At 58,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the engine. The engine draws 11× the complaints of a quiet Rogue year, but the 2023 is still young: half of its engine complaints so far came in by 58k miles, and that mark will move as owners add miles. Check your powertrain warranty first.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Rogue?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: engine (430), transmission and drivetrain (91), fuel system (110), visibility and wipers (64), electrical system (61). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 29k–76k miles.
How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Rogue have?
6 recall campaigns list this model year: Engine (NHTSA 26V-080), Engine (NHTSA 25V-437), Seat belts (NHTSA 24V-156), Air bags (NHTSA 24V-154) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.