Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: a solid ownership case with specific caveats below.
Owners have filed 703 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan Rogue, and it carries 6 recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 126 | 18% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 107 | 15% |
| Unknown or other | 85 | 12% |
| Engine | 35 | 5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 33 | 5% |
| Visibility/wiper | 30 | 4% |
| Power train | 21 | 3% |
| Unknown or other | 18 | 3% |
| Power train | 15 | 2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 15 | 2% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
EGR Valve failed causing the vehicle to drop from 70 MPH to Limp mode and driver having to move from fast lane to shoulder in heavy traffic.
NHTSA complaint: Engine
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH uphill, the vehicle stalled and went into LIMP Mode, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however,
NHTSA complaint: Engine and engine cooling
Engine failed while driving. Coolant intrusion number one cylinder.
NHTSA complaint: Power train
Engine failure- my car goes into engine failure when I am driving it.
NHTSA complaint: Unknown or other
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the RPM became elevated. In addition, several unknown warning lights were illu
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
I am filing this complaint regarding Nissan's handling of an open safety recall involving my vehicle and the subsequent engine failure. Nissan issued Recall 26V080 concerning an engine-related defect that can cause engi
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
On XXX at approx 1:29 PM, I was driving my 2023 Nissan Rogue (purchased new XXX Chapman Nissan Philadelphia) on [XXX] with my family including 2 young children and my brother-in- law, heading to [XXX]. At highway speed (
NHTSA complaint: Power train
The buttons on the steering wheel that set the cruise control stick and so do the buttons that turn the safety features on and off.
NHTSA complaint: Vehicle speed control
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2023 Nissan Rogue. Recalls are free to have fixed at a franchised dealer regardless of who owns the car now, but only if they were never done, so check the VIN of the specific car rather than trusting the model.
Nissan 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.
Risk: An unsecured seat with broken welds may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat rail clearance, and if necessary, replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2023.
Nissan 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.
Risk: A loose rear seat belt anchor fastener may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt anchor bolts. Additionally, dealers will apply warning labels to the seat belt attachment points to indicate the bolt size and torque value require
Nissan 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 improper
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan
Nissan 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 requiremen
Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669
| Reliability | 62 | average |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 65 | good |
| Maintenance | 83 | excellent |
| Depreciation | 76 | good |
| Performance | 56 | average |
| Efficiency | 53 | average |
| Safety | 93 | excellent |
Percentile ranks against other SUVs in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 703 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and engine is the most reported area with 126 of them (18%). There are 6 recalls on record. Check any specific car against its VIN before buying.
AVOIR scores its reliability 62/100 (average) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density, adjusted for how many were sold so a popular model is not penalised for having more owners.
AVOIR scores its longevity 65/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2023 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: worth a look, because a solid ownership case with specific caveats below. Its overall ownership score is 70/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.