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2014 Nissan Rogue: fire, smoke or burning smell

5 of the 440 complaints about the 2014 Nissan Rogue describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 51 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

What owners say

Filed Sep 8, 2026 · Engine · 235,000 miles · TX · fire

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle shut off unexpectedly. The vehicle was restarted, and moments later there were two popping sounds coming from underneath the vehicle before the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated and was parked. The contact exited the vehicle to inspect the vehicle and discovered smoke and flames coming from underneath the middle of the vehicle. The Fire Department was immediately called to the vehicle scene, and moments later the smoke and flames were coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The flames were extinguished. A Police report was filed at the scene, and the vehicle was towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was 235,000.

Filed Jan 10, 2026 · Body, Electrical · NJ · fire

I was just driving my foot on the gas pedal got really hot like the heat kicked up and flames were coming out from infront and behind the firewall at this point i was on the highway doing. 70 pulled over and had to run i lost everything cash cards phone medication Licence and worst of all my car

Filed Jun 28, 2022 · Transmission · MD

When operating the vehicle under normal conditions the rear drive shaft cracked suddenly. The car began to shake and the smell of burning lubricant became noticeable. There was no impact that caused the crack.

Filed Jan 22, 2021 · Engine · 50,000 miles · CO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan rogue. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle started to lose power, an explosion occurred. The contact shifted into neutral and the contact coasted to the side of the road. No warning light illuminated. The contact stated that a vehicle that was following him alert him that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated the fire was already out by the time he had coasted to the side of the road. The contact stated that fire was coming from the front side of the vehicle underneath. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the piston through a rod outside the engine cause a fire and that there was an hole in the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also mentioned the vehicle had lost power before and was taken to woodmen nissan, 6840 vincent dr, colorado springs, co 80918, but was not repaired because the dealer could not find a failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2020 · Engine, Locks · 130,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2014 nissan rogue. The contact stated that while driving a popping noise was heard as well as she felt the vehicle dragging. After stopping the vehicle and checking under the hood she so flames in the radiator area of the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. A fire department report was filed. The vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact stated she attempted to notify the manufacturer of the failure however, they were unable to verify her information as the owner of the vehicle. The local dealer was not notified. Also, the front driver, passenger side and rear passenger side exterior door handles had all broken off previously and were replaced. The contact stated that the manufacturer was made aware of the door look failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: immobilizer/proximity: key/senderReported February 16, 2023 · 712,458 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
Risk
Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.

Recall number 23V093000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dashReported January 21, 2022 · 664,779 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Rogue vehicles. The electrical connector for the under dash harness may corrode due to water and salt intrusion from the driver's side foot well.
Risk
Corrosion in the electrical connector can result in power window/seat failure, all-wheel-drive warning light illumination, battery drainage, and electrical connector damage that increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the harness tape and harness covering and replace both connectors and apply white lithium grease to the connectors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B9.

Recall number 22V024000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported January 26, 2015 · 468,815 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007, to November 26, 2013, and 2014 Nissan Rogue Select vehicles manufactured September 23, 2013, to July 2, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience an electrical short in the harness connector due to a mixture of snow/water and salt seeping through the carpet on the driver side floor near the harness connector.
Risk
An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the kick panel wiring harness connector and will if necessary install a new harness connector and waterproof seal, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 15V032000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2014 Nissan Rogue fire or smoke

Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 2014 Nissan Rogue?

5 of 440 owner complaints about the 2014 Nissan Rogue (1%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2023.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Nissan Rogue?

There are 3 recalls and 51 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2014 Nissan Rogue

CVT failure 42Stalling 38Airbag light 33Transmission failure 27Fuel pump 25Check engine light 24Jerking 23Loss of power 20Shudder 14Water leak 14Won't start 11No deployment 9Slipping 9Hesitation 7Overheating 7Headlights 6Won't shift 6Whining noise 6Door locks 5Sunroof shattered 5

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