The 2023 Nissan Rogue proved to be a fairly popular vehicle that year, with 271,458 Nissan Rogue vehicles1 being sold in the United States. However, the 2023 Nissan Rogue is not without its problems; it is prone to issues with its engine, forward collision avoidance systems and transmissions.
The common issues in Nissan Rogue vehicles of preceding years have not entirely been solved in the more recent models. On top of that, new car issues are coming up in the Nissan Rogue vehicles of newer model years.
Top 2023 Nissan Rogue vehicle issues include:
- Gas odor or smell in cabin
- Engine knocking
- Hesitates when accelerating
- Shaking and jerking
- Engine seizure
- Vehicle stalling
- Loss of power
Many vehicle issues are easily solved with a repair visit to the dealership or an authorized repair facility. However, if your dealership or repair facility cannot fix your Nissan Rogue within a reasonable number of repair attempts, then your Nissan Rogue may legally be considered a “lemon.”
Recalls for 2023 Nissan Rogue
So far, four recalls have been requested and issued for the 2023 Nissan Rogue. Though these recalls mostly cover seats, seat belts and airbag inflators, numerous complaints point to other outstanding issues with the 2023 Nissan Rogue.
To check if your 2023 Nissan Rogue is covered by any outstanding recalls, use NHTSA’s “Check for Recalls” search tool and type in your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Alternatively, you can call Nissan’s customer service department at 1-800-867-7669.
Any other issues with 2023 Nissan Rogue can be reported to NHTSA’s Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
1. Driver’s Powered Seat May Not Be Secure
- NHTSA ID: 23V268000
- Nissan Recall Number: PC966, PC967
Certain 2023 Nissan Rogue, Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles may have driver’s power seats that are not fully secured to the seat frame. The seat frame welds can detach from the rear inboard seat bracket. About 12,400 vehicles are affected.2
2. Seat Belt Fasteners Not Properly Secure
- NHTSA ID: 23V374000
- Nissan Recall Number: PC978, PC979
Certain 2023 Nissan Rogue SUVs have a fastener in the rear seat belt anchor attachment points that may not have been tightened properly and can loosen over time. The rear seat belt anchor bolts will need to be inspected. About 71 vehicles are affected.3
3. Airbag Inflators May Rupture
- NHTSA ID: 24V154000
- Nissan Recall Number: PD103, PD104, and PMA34
Certain 2023 Nissan Rogue vehicles may have a driver’s airbag inflator that absorbs moisture and, as a result, deploys improperly. Certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60 and Pathfinder and 2023-2024 Nissan Sentra, Versa, Kicks, and Infiniti QX50 vehicles are also affected. The airbag inflators would be replaced under the recall. This recall covers 351 vehicles in total.4
4. Nissan Rogue Seat Belts
- NHTSA ID: 24V156000
- Nissan Recall Number: PD105
Some 2023 Nissan Rogue vehicles may have seat belts in the driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat that don’t properly restrain occupants. That’s due to seat belt pretensioners that were not properly manufactured. The front seat belt assemblies would be replaced as per the recall. About 9,720 vehicles are affected.5
2023 Nissan Rogue Engine Issues
The 2023 Nissan Rogue comes equipped with a 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter KR15DDT engine, which is prone to main bearings and L-link seizures. As a result, the 2023 Rogue may be prone to the following engine issues:
- Gas fumes or odors inside the cabin
- Abnormal combustion or engine knocking
- Engine oil contamination or dilution
- Metal chunks and shavings in the engine
- Loss of motive power
- Engine failure
The Nissan Rogue’s VC-Turbo engine has been linked to multiple Nissan engine investigations. The Nissan Rogue gas smell issue has prompted class action lawsuits, which allege issues with blowby gases, fuel leaks and gas odors in the cabin. Engine knocking, seizures and other issues may lend viability to a potential Nissan engine lawsuit.
2023 Nissan Rogue Automatic Emergency Braking Issues
An automatic emergency braking system is supposed to make vehicles safer. It supposedly achieves this by using a system of radars and sensors to detect if a vehicle, pedestrian or some other object is in front of the vehicle. If something is detected, the AEB system is supposed to provide the driver with some kind of warning. Usually, it’s an audio warning. If the driver does not respond fast enough, the AEB system is supposed to trigger the brakes. This will slow down the vehicle or stop the vehicle entirely in order to prevent a crash.
However, Nissan’s Automatic Emergency Braking system has had faults that Nissan knew about since at least 2015. Issues with Nissan’s AEB system can make driving more dangerous. For example, the system will detect objects that aren’t actually there, give false alarms and randomly and unnecessarily trigger the brakes. By 2020, Nissan was aware of more than 1,400 reports of Nissan Rogue vehicles experiencing issues with the Nissan AEB system.
2023 Nissan Rogue Transmission Issues
The transmission is an important component of your vehicle. It is responsible for transmitting the power from your engine to your wheels. Faults in your transmission could cause your vehicle to stutter, stall, jerk or even make your vehicle undrivable.
That’s why the Nissan Rogue vehicles are infamous for their issues with continuously variable transmissions, commonly known as CVTs. Nissan CVT Transmission issues famously include the following issues:
- Slipping
- Jerking
- Vehicle stalling
- Delayed acceleration
- Loud whining noises
- Transmission overheating
- Transmission failure
If your Nissan Rogue has transmission problems that your dealership can’t seem to fix, you may have a defective vehicle on your hands.
2023 Nissan Rogue Issues? The Lemon Law Helps You.
State lemon laws help consumers recover restitution if the manufacturer or dealership sold them a defective vehicle. In California, a vehicle is considered defective if a manufacturing defect affects its use, value or safety, the issue is covered by a manufacturer’s warranty, and the repair facility cannot repair it within a reasonable number of attempts during the warranty period.
If your 2023 Nissan Rogue is found to be defective, you may be entitled to receive a near full refund of your vehicle’s purchase price, plus any related taxes and fees associated with buying the vehicle. You may also be compensated for additional expenses incurred due to the defect, such as out-of-pocket repair costs, rental costs, towing or any transportation expenses.
If Nissan willfully violates your rights under the law, you may be able to recover up to three times this compensation amount.
If you win your lemon law claim in California, the manufacturer has to cover your attorneys’ fees and costs as part of the final settlement.
Consult A Nissan Lemon Law Attorney For Your Faulty 2023 Nissan Rogue
Our lemon law attorneys are experienced in handling auto defect claims in California. We offer free consultations to anyone who wants to know their legal options regarding their defective cars. If you retain us as your attorneys, you pay us nothing out of pocket for our legal representation. Talk to a Nissan lemon law attorney regarding your 2023 Nissan Rogue by calling us at 833-208-8181 or completing the form below to sign up for a free consultation.
References
- Nissan Rogue Sales Figures. Good Car, Bad Car. https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/nissan-rogue-sales-figures/
- (2023, April 13). Driver’s Powered Seat May Not Be Secure. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V268000
- (2023, May 25). Improperly Secured Rear Seat Belt Fastener. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V374000
- (2024, February 27). Inflator May Deploy Improperly. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V154000
- (2024, February 28). Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants/FMVSS 208. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V156000
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