FAILED RECALL REMEDY / CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE (VIN: [XXX]) Approximately 90 days prior to this failure, I brought my 2025 Nissan Rogue (1.5L VC-Turbo engine) to an authorized Nissan dealership for a mandatory safety recall (the federal safety agency Campaign 26V080 / 26V081). During that visit, the dealership only performed an Engine Control Module (ECM) software flash and refused to drop the oil pan or physically inspect the engine bearings for existing thermal damage, claiming no check engine light was illuminated. Just 90 days later, at 66,750 miles, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic engine failure while in operation, which the dealership diagnosed as a blown head gasket requiring over $11,000 in repairs. A blown head gasket is a direct consequential failure of the severe internal oil temperature spikes and bearing seizure documented in Recall 26V080. Because the dealership performed an incomplete recall remedy that failed to detect pre-existing thermal damage to the engine block, the vehicle was left in an unsafe condition that led to total engine failure. Both the dealership and Nissan Consumer Affairs are now refusing to cover the repair at 100% under the recall campaign or Nissan's 10-year/120,000-mile VC-Turbo engine warranty extension, attempting instead to force me into a partial out-of-pocket "Goodwill" co-pay. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The worst 2025 Nissan Rogue problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Visibility91
- Engine17
- Driver assistance16
- Body10
- Electrical10
- Transmission5
- Brakes4
- Fuel system3
- Acceleration2
- Airbags2
- Seats2
- Steering2
- Seat belts1
- Tires1
Recalls 3
Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. Increased temperatures can break down the engine oil, which may cause the engine bearings to seize and become damaged, leading to engine failure.
- Risk
- Engine failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, inspect for diagnostic trouble codes, and test drive the vehicle, free of charge. The dealer may also inspect the oil pan for metal debris, and replace the engine if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800‑647‑7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25E2 and R25E3. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 25V437. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning February 27, 2026.
Recall number 26V080000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: throttlebody/manifold
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The gears in the electronic throttle body assembly may break.
- Risk
- Broken throttle body gears can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software and inspect and replace the electronic throttle body assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800‑647‑7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25E2, R25E3 and R25A9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning February 27, 2026.
Recall number 26V081000 · Recall details
Equipment: electrical: infotainment: software
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue and 2025 INFINITI QX80 vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The in-vehicle infotainment software will be updated by an over-the-air (OTA) software update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800‑647‑7261 or INFINITI's customer service at 1‑800‑662‑6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R24B3 and R24B4.
Recall number 24V748000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Nissan Rogue 19
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Unknown or forgotten pin not allowing access to the audio video unit service information
- Knocking or pinging noise from the engine if you confirm
- Fuel filler tube lower seal is leaking and DTC P0456 is stored in the ECM
- MIL on with DTC P0181 stored in the ECM if you confirm
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- Fuel filler tube lower seal is leaking and DTC P0456 is stored in the ECM if you confirm
- Vent control valve in active test inoperative in consult 4 service information
- MIL on with dtcs P05D8 and P05D9 stored in the ECM if you confirm
- Electrical system
2025 Nissan Rogue fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 3‑cyl | FWD | 29-30 | 36-37 | 32-33 |
| 1.5L 3‑cyl | AWD | 27-28 | 32-35 | 29-31 |
What 2025 Nissan Rogue owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I am reporting an unresolved safety defect in my 2025 Nissan Rogue SL AWD (VIN: [XXX]). Since XXX, the digital instrument cluster has intermittently gone completely black for approximately 5–10 seconds during nighttime driving, particularly when the cluster brightness is reduced. During these incidents, the speedometer, warning indicators, and other critical driving information become unavailable. I have directly observed Intelligent Cruise Control disengage during these incidents. Other driver-assistance features, including Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking, appear unavailable, although I cannot independently confirm whether their underlying functions are affected. The problem generally does not occur during daytime driving when the cluster brightness is not reduced. I brought the vehicle to McGavock Nissan of [XXX] on XXX, and XXX. The instrument cluster was replaced under warranty, but the malfunction continued. The dealership subsequently reproduced and documented the problem, and Nissan engineering became involved. On XXX, I experienced a near-collision in [XXX]. No impact or injury occurred. Despite four dealership visits, the defect remains unresolved. Nissan initially reported that a replacement part was backordered without an estimated arrival date. In its latest communication, Nissan stated that it was still working to get the part released for repairs, without providing a repair date. I am concerned that losing the speedometer and warning indicators during nighttime driving, together with the observed cruise-control disengagement, creates a serious safety risk. I request that the federal safety agency investigate this recurring defect and determine whether other Nissan Rogue vehicles may be affected. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I got in my car and closed the passenger side door and the rearview window shattered
I was driving and heard a loud pop.It was very loud like a firework went off in my car. My back window then shattered into a million pieces. I made a police report.
On October 28, 2026, around 6:30pm I was on my way to pick up my grandson from college and all or a sudden my Back window exploded while driving. I heard a big boom and notice that my back window where gone.
I almost got hit by semis on the highway due to engine and electrical malfunctions. There is a history in prior models. The throttle de-escalated from 60 to 20 in about 20 seconds.
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Rogue. While the vehicle was idling to warm up, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the vehicle. Upon returning to the vehicle, the husband and a neighbor discovered that the rear glass had shattered. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but declined to cover the repair because the rear glass was not covered under warranty or recall. The contact was referred to the insurance provider for assistance. The failure mileage was 45,530.
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after driving to work and parking the vehicle, several hours later, the contact entered the vehicle, closed the door, and heard a glass shattering sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the rear hatch glass had shattered. The contact later obtained video footage showing that the rear hatch glass had shattered without impact. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000.
While in the drive thru, my rear windshield spontaneously shattered. Cops were dispatched and confirmed that nothing hit the car.
Back Windshield Randomly Exploded. Car was parked, no trees or rocks.
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Questions about the 2025 Nissan Rogue
Is the 2025 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Owners have filed 206 complaints about the 2025 Nissan Rogue, fewer than a typical Rogue model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Nissan Rogue?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 91 complaints, typically around 14,877 miles. Next is engine (17).
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Rogue have?
3 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and equipment.
What year does the Nissan Rogue have the most visibility problems?
The Nissan Rogue model years with the most visibility complaints are 2025 (91 complaints), 2023 (64 complaints) and 2024 (55 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Rogue get?
Official estimates for the 2025 Nissan Rogue range from 29 to 33 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 3-cyl, FWD) gets 29-30 city and 36-37 highway.
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