2023 Nissan Rogue Problems

What owners report

Owners of the 2023 Nissan Rogue most often describe loss of motive power or reduced-power warnings, sometimes with knocking or rattling noises from the engine, and in some cases metal debris found in the oil. A second common theme is unintended acceleration, hard shifting or rolling while parked, and complaints describe a range of outcomes from sluggish acceleration to dealer visits without a reproduced cause. Fuel smell and suddenly shattering rear glass come up as well, and many complaints note that recall parts were not yet available.

1. 1
   Engine

   Engine noise, oil loss and engine replacement

   • 268 complaints (36%)
   • median 59,813 mi at 3.0 yrs old (67 state mileage)
   • 6 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • owner-quoted repair $1,350 (median of 23 quotes)
   • filed 2023–2026

   Complaints describe abnormal knocking, ticking, rattling or clunking sounds, low oil pressure warnings, and oil that appears low, sludged or contains metal shavings. Several owners report white smoke from the exhaust or engine compartment and say the dealer concluded the engine needed replacement or rebuilding. Others describe excessive oil consumption between services. Mostly reported from roughly 17,000 to 100,000 miles, often after a few years of use and sometimes after an oil change.

   Recall 25V437000Recall 26V0800003 related service bulletins

   What to check: Check the oil level and look for a fuel or burnt smell on the dipstick, and ask for oil-change records. A pre-purchase inspection should include listening for engine noise and checking for sludge or metal in the oil.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “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. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11701190, filed 2025-11, 25,000 miles

   “The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the contact noticed an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11688140, filed 2025-09, 49,000 miles
2. 2
   Engine

   Reduced power / engine malfunction and stalling

   • 269 complaints (36%)
   • median 58,850 mi at 2.9 yrs old (100 state mileage)
   • 4 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • owner-quoted repair $1,260 (median of 14 quotes)
   • filed 2023–2026

   Owners describe the vehicle going into limp mode, sometimes with a "Engine Malfunction - Power Reduced" or similar message, and losing motive power while driving or after a stop. Complaints mention the vehicle refusing to accelerate beyond a low speed, failing to restart after stalling, and engine or valve-timing codes being retrieved. Dealers sometimes performed an ECM reprogramming or coolant-system repairs, while other complaints state the failure could not be duplicated or that recall parts were not yet available. Reported from a few thousand miles up to over 100,000 miles, with most in the 30,000-80,000 mile range and often at highway speeds.

   Recall 25V437000Recall 26V0800003 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask whether the recall for the turbo engine has been completed and request documentation of any ECM reprogramming or software updates. Have a mechanic check for stored engine codes and listen for knocking or rattling noises on a cold start.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “For about two years, I have experienced recurring engine malfunctions accompanied by the warning Engine Malfunction — Power Reduced. I have taken the vehicle to Nissan for this issue on at least four occasions, and the problem has continued.”

   NHTSA complaint #11769804, filed 2026-10, 89,619 miles

   “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. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11697410, filed 2025-11, 80,000 miles
3. 3
   Transmission and drivetrain

   Unintended acceleration or movement when parked

   • 118 complaints (16%)
   • median 50,000 mi at 2.9 yrs old (48 state mileage)
   • 9 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2023–2026

   Owners describe the vehicle accelerating on its own, lunging forward or rolling back while parked or during parking maneuvers, and in some cases shifting out of park or into neutral unexpectedly. Complaints mention the CVT or "Unable to shift into park" messages, and dealers were often unable to duplicate the condition. Some complaints describe vehicles that moved through a garage wall or into another vehicle. Reported from very low mileage, some under 10,000 miles, through roughly 50,000 miles, often during low-speed maneuvers or shifting into park.

   2 related service bulletins

   What to check: Test slow parking-lot maneuvers and shifting in and out of park on the test drive, and confirm the parking brake and shift-lock functions work. Ask whether the dealer has inspected the transmission or transfer assembly for leaks or codes.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and also while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle would unexpectedly shift out of gear with no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would unexpectedly shift into neutral. The contact also stated that while the vehicle was parked on multiple occasions, the vehicle shifted out of park unexpectedly. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11737630, filed 2026-05, 50,000 miles

   “The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and drove to the destination with the vehicle in LIMP Mode. The vehicle returned to normal operation after it was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and a dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11750120, filed 2026-07, 2,300 miles
4. 4
   Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)

   Rear glass shattering

   • 111 complaints (15%)
   • median 30,000 mi at 3.3 yrs old (9 state mileage, few)
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • owner-quoted repair $684 (median of 5 quotes)
   • filed 2023–2026

   Owners describe the rear windshield or liftgate glass breaking suddenly with a loud pop or bang while the vehicle was parked or being loaded, with glass falling out or landing inside the cabin. Some complaints note broken defroster connections at the point of failure, and repairs were typically handled through a glass service or insurance rather than the dealer. Reported from roughly 7,000 to 72,000 miles, usually while the vehicle was parked or stationary.

   What to check: Inspect the rear glass and the defroster grid connections for cracks, dark spots or prior repairs, and ask whether the liftgate or glass has been replaced.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. While the vehicle was parked and turned off, the rear glass shattered unexpectedly. A piece of the glass struck the contact. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired at a glass service center. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone and advised the contact to have the glass replaced. The failure mileage was 72,000.”

   NHTSA complaint #11769871, filed 2026-10, 72,000 miles

   “The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rouge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear windshield exploded. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by a Safelite Auto Glass technician, who observed two holes in the windshield where the defroster connections were on the windshield. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,800.”

   NHTSA complaint #11573443, filed 2024-02, 6,800 miles

Buying note. A used 2023 Rogue should come with proof that the turbo engine recall work and any software updates were completed, plus a pre-purchase inspection that includes checking for engine noise, oil condition and stored codes. Owners also report transmission, fuel-odor and rear-glass concerns, so verify those on a test drive and ask for service records.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.