2023 Nissan Rogue engine problems

276 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Nissan Rogue — 39% of all complaints for this model year.

276

Engine complaints

39%

share of all complaints

55,931 mi

median reported incident mileage

2 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“September 15, 2026. Driving and car engine was sluggish and car wouldn't move. Red oil light came on. Managed to get the car to a parking spot and let the car cool off. Checked the oil and it was low, so put more oil in. Will follow up with mechanic but can't understand why I've not gotten a recall…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“On XXX, my 2023 Nissan Rogue suffered a total structural failure of the factory plastic engine oil pan. During a routine maintenance check, the internal pressed-in brass threaded insert completely separated from the composite plastic casing and began spinning freely. This design failure made it…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“I am filing this complaint regarding my 2023 Nissan Rogue due to a serious engine malfunction and concerns that a safety recall may not have been properly completed. My vehicle developed an “Engine Malfunction” warning with reduced power and became unsafe and undrivable. The vehicle had to be towed to a repair…”
filed Sep 14, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

MIL ON WITH DTC P0181 STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states the MIL is ON but the vehicle does not have any drivability concerns or reduced power message in the combination meter, AND DTC P0181 for “Fuel…
NTB26-019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 15, 2026
"ENGINE MALFUNCTION POWER REDUCED SERVICE NOW" DISPLAYED IN COMBINATION METER IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that a "Engine Malfunction Power Reduced Service Now" warning is being displayed, or was displayed in the…
NTB25-008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 20, 2025