2023 Nissan Rogue: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Rogue years.
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733 owner complaints, most about engine. 6 recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 Rogue?The 2023 Nissan Rogue has 733 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine and engine cooling. Owners most often flag 1.5l turbo engine reliability apprehension (2022+ generations): concerns about the long-term viability of the complex, turbocharged three-cylinder engine with variable compression. fear of costly engine replacement.
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Nissan Rogue vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Rogue years only. How we score it
Is 2023 a good year for the Rogue?
Across the 20 Rogue model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2007) to 1,072 (2015). With 733 complaints, the 2023 Rogue sits above the model's median of 336.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2023 Rogue
seats:critical fasteners
Campaign 23V268000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Rogue, Pathfinder, and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. 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.
seat belts:critical fasteners
Campaign 23V374000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The fastener in the rear seat belt anchor attachment points may not have been tightened properly and can loosen over time.
air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Campaign 24V154000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
seat belts:pretensioner
Campaign 24V156000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Rogue vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may have been incorrectly manufactured, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies," and 210 "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
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engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Campaign 25V437000Nissan 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.
engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Campaign 26V080000Nissan 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain.
- Recurrent1.5L Turbo Engine Reliability Apprehension (2022+ Generations)
Concerns about the long-term viability of the complex, turbocharged three-cylinder engine with variable compression. Fear of costly engine replacement.
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Typical used price
Used Rogue listings typically run $12,189–$20,410.
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