2023 Nissan Rogue: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 20, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · WA

While on the freeway my 2023 Nissan Rogue all of a sudden would not accelerate. I was able slowly get it to accelerate from 3 mph to 25 mph, I drove it a mile, turned it off and when I turned it back on, it wouldn't start and there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. I towed my car to the Nissan dealership, they kept it for 40 days and told me they had to replace the engine. A month after I got it back, it stopped accelerating again on the freeway. A year later the transmission failed and had to be replaced.

Filed Sep 11, 2026 · Engine · TX

While driving at speed with a newborn infant in the vehicle, my 2023 Nissan Rogue suffered a sudden and catastrophic engine failure related to the federal safety agency Recall 26V080000. The vehicle suddenly produced a heavy burning smell, thick white smoke, and the engine completely seized and died while actively in motion. This resulted in an immediate, terrifying loss of motive power on a live roadway, trapping myself and my infant in a hazardous situation. The violent, sudden engine seizure also delivered a terminal mechanical shock that destroyed the transmission. Nissan is currently refusing 100% accountability, trying to charge me a 30% split for the transmission damage directly caused by this life-threatening defect.

Filed Aug 5, 2026 · Engine · 89,000 miles · WV

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an oil change, the contact was informed of an engine oil leak, and the oil drain plug was replaced. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, with significant white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. No warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled into a gas station and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact requested that the dealer perform the repair under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V080000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the dealer declined to cover the repair under the recall due to insufficient oil change service records. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2026 · Engine · DE

My vehicle experienced severe stalling, rough idling, and a strong burning smell, which match the exact defect characteristics outlined in the federal safety agency Campaign 26V080 for Nissan main bearing failure (The year 2026 campaign is active). The vehicle was towed to a Nissan dealership, where technicians confirmed the engine requires complete replacement. However, the dealership is currently attempting to attribute the engine failure to 'coil intrusion' rather than the active bearing recall. The vehicle was purchased used in February 2026, just days after the official recall notification was sent to dealers. I am filing this complaint because the manufacturer is actively reviewing the claim and potentially bypassing a federally mandated safety remedy by blaming a consequential symptom of the engine failure. To specifically answer the above questions: The engine's main bearings failed/malfunctioned internally, causing catastrophic damage requiring a total engine replacement. The vehicle and its components are currently intact and available for inspection at the Nissan dealership service center. The vehicle suffered sudden, unexpected engine stalling while actively driving. This caused an immediate loss of motive power on a public roadway, creating a severe crash hazard and putting myself and surrounding drivers at risk of a rear-end collision. Yes. An authorized Nissan dealership service department has inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the engine has suffered a total mechanical failure and needs to be completely replaced. The vehicle is currently being inspected by an authorized Nissan dealership service center, and the case has been officially escalated to Nissan Corporate for a technical and warranty review. A strong burning smell and severe rough idling appeared a couple days prior to the incident. However, the check engine light did not illuminate or provide any warning until the moment the engine completely stalled on the highway.

Filed Apr 28, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · 96,892 miles · TX

While on the highway, the vehicle felt sudden loss of power and a burning smell. Immediately took the next exit and entered a gas station where large volume of oil leaking under the vehicle. Exited the vehicle and called for a tow truck to bring the vehicle to the nearest auto shop who informed me that the engine was damaged internally similar to what’s described in the recall and informed me to have the vehicle towed to the nearest dealership for the recall repair. The dealership informed me that they are unable to perform the recall due to being unable to scan the diagnostic codes therefore cannot inspect the engine/oil pan as per the recall instructions - informed me that the engine needs to be replaced first and that I should contact Nissan Consumer Affairs for a good-will engine replacement approval. I contact Nissan Consumer Affairs and was informed that they will not be replacing the engine and cannot perform the recall until the engine is replaced; instead offered me 50% off the engine replacement cost.

Filed Apr 7, 2026 · Engine · 85,000 miles · NC

The contact's fiancé owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V080000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); the vehicle experienced rough idling, and the vehicle lost motive power while driving with the RPM elevated. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and started sputtering. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the residence nearby. There was a significant amount of smoke coming from the tailpipe while driving into the driveway. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to tow the vehicle to the dealer and to obtain rental assistance at the owner’s expense. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the recall repair failed to fix the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2026 · Engine · 46,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle jerked back and forth and was shaking abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated. There was white smoke coming from the exhaust. The contact attempted to drive the vehicle to the shoulder of the road, and the engine seized. While attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was driven a short distance, and the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was repeatedly restarted and driven short distances until the vehicle was onto the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the recall repair could not be performed because some of the parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was used for transporting an elderly Aunt and nephew to medical appointments. The contact had received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

Filed Feb 19, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · 76,633 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while her son was driving 70 MPH, the vehicle abruptly lost power, and there was smoke coming from the engine compartment and tailpipe. The driver pulled over to the side of the highway and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The engine was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the transmission failed after the engine replacement. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the dealer informed the contact that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced; however, the warning lights remained illuminated. The dealer then informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission was not repaired or replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,633.

Filed Jan 8, 2026 · Engine · 76,071 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost drive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. There was white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was first towed to an independent mechanic, but it was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who determined that the engine had failed due to coolant intrusion into the engine from faulty bearings. The dealer informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the failure was not covered by the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,071.

Filed Jan 7, 2026 · Engine · 90,000 miles · ME

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to the main bearing failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but refused to repair the vehicle because sludge was found in the oil pan. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2025 · Seats · ND · fire

The heating element in the drivers seat of my 2023 Nissan Rogue shorted out, and started on fire while I was driving. The drivers seat became unbearably hot in less than 4 minutes, I began smelling hot electrical, and by the time I began to pull over, the driver seat was smoking underneath my legs. I could visibly see the white fibers inside of the seat start glowing red as a small hole began to melt between my thighs. I immediately turned the heated seats off and pulled over to exit the car. I have minor burning on the bottom and inside of my thighs. The fire department came to assess and do thermal imaging. It was determined the seats heating element shorted out. There was no warning lights indicating any issues prior to the incident. The heated seats light did begin to flash after the incident.

Filed Nov 12, 2025 · VA

Takes a while for seatbelt light to go off ,sluggish driving when driving has a sound to it like its not pulling,also when using automatic starter to start car up for a while before entering it it cut off within 2 minutes and if I start it when I am a few steps from the car with the automatic starter once I get in the car it tells me to apply brake then push start when I do that the car won't start like that I have to completely cut the vehicle off and push start button,when using heat it sometimes has a burning smell. I had the car for a while but haven't driven it much because I had a second car so I noticed when I started driving the car and using the switches.