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2026 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
19%of 53 total for the year
Median mileage
3,640miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine of the 2026 Nissan Rogue, 19% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,640 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.

“I am reporting a recurring safety issue with the vehicle’s auto engine stop/start system. When the vehicle comes to a stop, the engine sometimes shuts off normally (other time only the auto-brakes engage, but engine stays on), but then the system behaves unpredictably. The engine attempts to restart with a violent jolt, causing the entire vehicle to shake. This occurs even when I am fully stopped with my foot on the brake. It feels like the vehicle is trying to lurch forward or restart against resistance. …”

NHTSA complaint #11729620, filed 2026-04

“On June 19, 2026, while driving my 2026 Nissan Rogue SV at approximately highway speed, my vehicle suddenly lost power without warning. This created a serious safety hazard because I was traveling with surrounding traffic and unexpectedly lost the ability to accelerate normally. I was able to safely pull the vehicle to the side of the road, and it had to be towed to Nissan of White Plains. The dealership diagnosed the vehicle with a catastrophic engine failure and informed me that the engine requires complete replacement. …”

NHTSA complaint #11751086, filed 2026-07

“My 2026 Nissan Rogue SV engine suffered catastrophic engine failure of no. 3 cylinder. Resulted in total loss of engine coolant, damage to the engine block, no. 3 cylinder and related parts, and additional damage to catalytic converter and turbocharger. Nissan replaced the entire engine block (long block), associated turbo, cat. converter, and one-time necessary connections. My only indications were ‘engine overheat’, ‘malfunctions’, and the car not able to change cvt gears, eventually turning off just as I was coming up to speed on the on-ramp to freeway. …”

NHTSA complaint #11754623, filed 2026-08

“The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on several occasions, the RPM elevated to 8,000 RPM without the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact slowed down and came to a complete stop, and the vehicle shut off, and the lights were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle was restarted after several attempts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 6,250.”

NHTSA complaint #11770238, filed 2026-10, 6,250 miles

“The contact owned a 2026 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after arriving at her job and safely exiting the vehicle, white smoke was noticed by her manager on duty coming from under the hood. In addition, prior to the failure, the contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle had hesitated to maintain automotive after independently jolting forward. No warning lights illuminated. The local fire department arrived on screen to extinguish the fire. The source of the fire was deemed an engine compartment fire. A Police report was filed. A Fire Department report was filed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11726978, filed 2026-03, 1,030 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261019%
2025137%
20246831%
202330140%
202214654%
20215318%
202085%
2019175%
2018579%
20177012%
20166512%
20155610%
20145312%
201310417%
20124313%
20114512%
20104616%
2009309%
2008368%

Other parts of the 2026 Nissan Rogue

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
4 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2026 Nissan Rogue

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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