2023 Nissan Rogue

Spontaneous hatch window shattered.

On October 7, 2026, while driving a 2023 Nissan Rogue equipped with a 1.5L 3-cylinder VC-Turbo engine, the vehicle suddenly began jerking and making loud mechanical knocking and rattling noises. Shortly afterward, the engine stalled, completely lost power, and became inoperable while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle had to be towed to a Nissan dealership for inspection. The engine failure occurred suddenly and without sufficient warning, creating a serious safety concern and the potential for a collision. The symptoms appear consistent with reported premature engine bearing and internal component failures associated with Nissan's 1.5L VC-Turbo engines, which have been the subject of federal safety recalls and investigations. Despite the premature and catastrophic nature of the engine failure, Nissan denied the request for an engine replacement, leaving the vehicle inoperable. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this incident to determine whether the engine failure is related to a known manufacturing defect and whether additional corrective action is necessary to protect other drivers from similar sudden engine failures.

Since purchasing my car there have been issues from having to have the internal parts of the trunk to varies recalls. Despite my maintaining ongoing maintenance, the engine suddenly has issues. It was seen by a mechanic, Nissan then required me to have it towed to them which I did. Pressure-tested the system; antifreeze was visible in cylinders 2 and 3. When the spark plug was removed, and a borescope was inserted, I visually saw the antifreeze. Suggesting a cracked head gasket. This potentially falls under one of the recalls however, I cannot get information if it was looked into as I requested. I applied for the goodwill assistance program and was denied, and they declined my request to get it in writing or to appeal.

My truck started making a rattling noise, shooting white smoke at start up at times, and always sending a low oil message often I took it in to Chuck Hutton Nissan in Jackson and they told me it needed a new engine they said the replaced the engine when I got the vehicle back it is still rattling and has started shooting white smoke occasionally and I have called the dealership and they refuse to assist me and I'm getting the run around with Nissan Consumer Affairs I'm currently waiting on them to inform me on wht I need to do to get my vehicle fixed properly Nissan in Jackson wants me to believe the rattling is normal but the vehicle wasn't doing that when I purchased it at this point I just want to trade it in and never buy another Nissan

Complete engine failure on the highway. The vehicle lost all motive power while driving, could not be restarted, and had to be towed. The failure matches the defect in open NHTSA safety recall 26V-080 (manufacturer R25E2) for 2023–2025 Nissan Rogues with the 1.5L VC-Turbo engine: increased oil temperature that can degrade lubrication and cause bearing seizure, engine damage, and loss of motive power (with rare risk of block breach and oil discharge). The vehicle was towed to an authorized Nissan dealer on September 28, 2026. Nearly one month later the dealer has not completed the diagnosis, has not opened a campaign claim under the still-Incomplete recall, and has not ordered parts. The technician needed to finish the repair order has not been available since the vehicle arrived. The dealer has indicated an engine replacement may take months. The vehicle remains undrivable and is available for inspection. No prior warning lamps or messages were noted before the sudden highway failure. The open safety recall remains Incomplete. The manufacturer has not remedied the defect in a timely manner despite the vehicle being at an authorized dealer with a complete engine failure consistent with the campaign. Safety risk includes sudden loss of power on the highway and inability to restart.

2023 Nissan Rogue SV Midnight Edition, 1.5L 3-cylinder VC-Turbo. Bought Nissan Certified Pre-Owned 12/11/2024 at 6,843 miles. Recall 25V-437 (engine bearings, Nissan R25D1) was open on my car and never done before the failure, even though I was at the dealer 1/6/2026 after the remedy came out. On 9/9/2025 at 19,759 miles I told the dealer the car burps, the RPMs drop and it loses power from a stop. They said it was operating as designed. On 7/9/2026 at 29,203 miles I was driving at normal street speed with my mother and my dog in the car. The RPMs surged and the engine ran rough with heavy vibration. I pulled into my parking spot, thick white smoke poured out of the exhaust and a burning wire smell came into the cabin. I got them out. It would not restart. No warning lights at any point. The dealer found coolant in the oil and coolant leaking between the head and block, and replaced the engine, turbo, catalytic converter and 2 sensors under the recall. The new engine kept having problems. 8/12 cylinder 3 misfire before I picked it up. 8/19 check engine light on the freeway. 8/21 limp mode on the street: Engine Malfunction, Power reduced, Service now, and a collision warning message. Code P0303, cylinder 3 injector replaced. Codes set again on the dealer's test drive in heavy traffic and the advisor had to pull over, so all injectors were recalibrated. At least 16 Nissan text alerts and 4 alert emails. 54 days out of service. After that I had a fuel smell in the cabin, loss of power on hills, then engine roughness and a burning rubber smell until I turned it in. Nissan bought it back under the California lemon law on 10/20/2026 at 30,995 miles. Nissan engineers inspected it at the dealer in August. The car now belongs to Nissan, and I do not know what happened to the original engine. Full timeline attached.

I purchased a used 2023 Nissan Rogue on XXX. Within approximately three weeks, I experienced multiple electrical and operational problems. The engine unexpectedly shut off while I was parking, and I had to manually restart the vehicle using the Start button. On a separate occasion, the dashboard/display screen went completely black while I was driving, although the engine continued running. Other problems include doors that do not consistently remain locked, side mirrors that change their adjustments without my input, static and poor sound quality during phone calls through the vehicle's audio system, and phone charging ports that do not function properly. I notified the selling dealership, CarMax in [XXX], on XXX, and returned the vehicle for service on XXX. The service department advised me that the dashboard software had been updated but that the engine shutdown could not be reproduced during a test drive. The cause of the shutdown and other reported problems has not been confirmed. I am concerned about the safety and reliability of this vehicle, particularly the unexpected engine shutdown requiring a manual restart and the dashboard going black while driving. I am requesting that these incidents be documented and investigated as potential vehicle safety defects. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I purchased a 2023 Nissan Rogue on XXX, from Go Indy Autos in [XXX]. On XXX, while driving on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration and warning/check-engine lights illuminated. Concerned for my safety, I had it towed to Metro Nissan on XXX. I was informed that three recalls were open, and recall-related repairs were performed. I picked up the vehicle on XXX On XXX, the same problem occurred again while driving on the highway. The vehicle lost acceleration and struggled to maintain speed, creating a dangerous situation in traffic. I managed to reach DeFouw Nissan in [XXX], but the service department was closed. The vehicle was subsequently inspected by DeFouw Nissan, where technicians reproduced the problem: the vehicle entered limp mode and would not accelerate properly. Diagnostic code P0196 (engine oil temperature sensor) was documented. DeFouw's findings were consistent with the issues previously addressed at Metro Nissan. Both Nissan dealerships inspected the vehicle, and the problem required additional diagnostic work and repairs authorized under Nissan's warranty. The vehicle remained out of service for approximately three weeks and was not returned to me until XXX. The sudden loss of acceleration at highway speeds placed my life and the safety of other motorists at risk by preventing me from maintaining speed and responding safely to traffic. This occurred twice within days, including once shortly after recall-related repairs, leaving me concerned that the vehicle could fail again while driving. The manufacturer, Nissan, was contacted through Consumer Affairs (Case #XXX). Nissan reviewed the situation but denied my buyback request. Although repairs were completed, the repeated failures and safety risks remain serious concerns. The vehicle and service records are available for inspection upon request. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the rear hatch glass of my 2023 Nissan Rogue SV. The vehicle was purchased brand-new on January 27, 2024, and currently has around 25,000 miles. The vehicle had been parked and stationary for at least 20 hours when I discovered that the rear hatch glass had spontaneously shattered upon closing the side passenger door. There was no known impact, collision, or other external event that would explain the glass failure. I am concerned that this may indicate a defect in the rear glass, its installation, or an associated component. If this occurred while driving or while my children were present in the car, it could present a significant safety hazard. I am requesting that NHTSA document this incident and evaluate it alongside similar complaints involving the 2023 Nissan Rogue.

Vehicle began overheating out of nowhere on highway fluctuating up and down it happened right as I was getting home, towed in for service the next morning the company has been stonewalling me on the information I’ve asked for . I’ve asked for freeze frame data and the codes so I can know the moment everything occurred but they haven’t released the informative asked of them. Also asked to perform a metal shaving testing for them on the oil pan from the bearing but they haven’t released if it was found or not and gave me a lack of loyalty and it being a used car as reason for denial. I’ve only been thru Nissan dealers since I’ve got the car. But this isn’t as much of a goodwill as it is a warranty issue that known with a this engine and Nissan affairs basically didn’t listen to my complaints about the dealer ship service manager and open a goodwill case instead of looking into if it was more vehicles effected by this same engine issue

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled. An exhaust odor entered the cabin when the failure occurred. Upon restarting the vehicle, the electrical system powered on, but the engine failed to start. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed head gasket requiring a complete engine replacement. The failure mileage was approximately 81,983.

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle speed decreased independently, causing a loss of motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times, where it was diagnosed with an internal transmission failure requiring replacement. The contact stated the vehicle was unsafe and noted the issue was a known failure. The manufacturer was notified, and two cases were filed. The failure mileage was approximately 20,070.

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while accelerating forward and making a left turn, a second vehicle struck the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the forward collision avoidance system failed to engage to prevent the collision. The contact sustained a left ankle fracture from the deployment of the front dashboard air bag and was transported to a local hospital. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was towed to a storage facility and later deemed a total loss by the insurance company. Both the manufacturer and a local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,439.

Every time put gas in the car smells inside and out side with gas fumes

I own a 2023 Nissan Rogue with the 1.5L VC Turbo engine. I am reporting an ongoing engine/drivability safety concern involving hesitation, vibration, shuddering/stuttering, abnormal RPM behavior, and trouble accelerating from a stop. On XXX, at about 68,365 miles, a Nissan dealer documented high/fluctuating RPMs and vibration at idle, duplicated the vibration, and performed recall R25D1 by reprogramming the ECM and completing a test drive. On XXX at about 69,410 miles, I returned for continued acceleration problems and vibration. Multiple engine/transmission mounts were replaced, but the symptoms continued. Before another dealer visit in XXX, [XXX] scanned the vehicle after the check-engine light appeared and found P0196, related to engine oil temperature. My Nissan service advisor told me not to disclose that code so Nissan could diagnose the vehicle independently. Nissan then independently found and documented the same P0196 code. Nissan recommended and I paid for repairs including the thermostat assembly, throttle body, and spark plugs after being told they would address my concerns. The dealer’s own repair record states the shuddering was reduced but still present. I continue to experience hesitation, vibration, shuddering/stuttering, and abnormal RPM behavior. I also continue to receive an engine oil service message even after an oil change and reset. My concern is that Nissan Recall 26V080 covers certain 2023–2025 Rogues with this same 1.5L VC Turbo engine for increased engine oil temperature that can degrade lubrication and lead to bearing seizure, engine damage, or engine failure. Nissan Consumer Affairs says my VIN is not included. I am asking NHTSA to review whether vehicles outside the current recall population may be experiencing the same or related engine oil temperature and drivability problems. The vehicle is available for inspection and I have dealer repair orders and diagnostic records. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

While driving my 2023 Nissan Rogue at highway speeds, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of motive power without warning. The engine completely failed and would not restart, leaving me stranded on a live highway and nearly causing a major multi-vehicle accident. The vehicle had to be towed directly from the highway to a Nissan dealership. This failure is directly related to NHTSA Campaign Number 26V-080 (Nissan Recall R25E2) for engine bearing failure and lubrication degradation. The sudden loss of acceleration at high speed created an immediate and extreme crash hazard."

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.

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.

When changing my oil, the brass insert that connects to the oil drip pan fell out with the cap, with little effort.

ENGINE SEIZURE & PROPULSION LOSS: While driving in heavy, fast-moving traffic, the vehicle suffered a sudden, total engine seizure with zero warning lights or limp-mode transition, resulting in an immediate loss of power and narrowly avoiding a multi-car high-speed collision. This follows a prior turbo line issue and a complete engine replacement. PHANTOM AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB): The vehicle's collision avoidance system frequently and unprompted slams on the brakes violently while traveling at highway speeds when no obstacles exist, creating severe rear-end crash risks from trailing vehicles. ELECTRICAL/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The central infotainment screen continuously resets, the radio locks in the "on" position, and the vehicle suffers chronic no-start battery drains. SERVICE RECORD FALSIFICATION: Authorized dealerships are covering up these major issues by performing complete engine swaps and ECM reprogramming, yet fraudulently documenting the work on customer invoices as minor checks (e.g., "engine checked") to mask defect trends. This vehicle is a severe public safety hazard and requires an immediate federal investigation and recall.