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2020 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
5%of 153 total for the year
Median mileage
32,228miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2020 Nissan Rogue, 5% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,228 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Vehicle rapidly accelerated on its own after I slowed down the vehicle to park in my garage. I heard an engine revving noise prior to the vehicle suddenly accelerating. It went through the back of my garage, over the deck and fiinally was stopped upon impact with a tree stump in the backyard. Side air bags deployed but front did not.”

NHTSA complaint #11362826, filed 2020-10, 300 miles

“I was driving with my grandbaby when I heard a noise coming from the passenger side front wheel. I had it towed to Hudson Nissan and was told my transmission need to be replaced. I never got any warning signs nor did my vehicle appear to drive differently.”

NHTSA complaint #11644677, filed 2025-02

“July 1,2025 my car came to a complete stop heading to work and turned off due to engine malfunction. The engine light is the only light that lights up. I called Nissan they stated that currently they had an open recall that will go into effect in August due to engine failures. By Thursday state wide announcement was made on the radio that there is a recall on Nissan rogues and other models for failure engine. I have had my car for 3 years and this is a 2020 year of make. I am highly disappointed bc I have been without a car since July 1st. …”

NHTSA complaint #11678657, filed 2025-08

“The contact owned a 2020 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH during rush hour traffic, the contact became aware of a chemical odor, and within seconds there was black smoke entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact immediately pulled over and there were flames coming from under the hood. The contact stated that there was a MIL warning light illuminated after the flames started. The contact was locked and trapped inside the burning vehicle. The contact was frantically trying to roll the windows down because the vehicle failed to turn off. …”

NHTSA complaint #11704685, filed 2025-12, 27,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle had been parked at the residence for approximately two hours when she looked out her window and noticed that the vehicle had caught fire. There were no warning lights prior to the failure. There were no reported injuries. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. There was no reported crash, police report, or air bag deployment. The local dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11684485, filed 2025-09, 140,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261019%
2025137%
20246831%
202330040%
202214654%
20215318%
202085%
2019175%
2018579%
20177012%
20166512%
20155610%
20145312%
201310417%
20124313%
20114512%
20104616%
2009309%
2008368%

Other parts of the 2020 Nissan Rogue

Forward collision avoidance
56 complaints
Other or unknown
36 complaints
Brakes
32 complaints
Electrical system
32 complaints
Seats
10 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Nissan Rogue

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology