Nissan Rogue overheating problems

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · WI

The problem started May 2026 when i was driving on interstate and suddenly my car started overheating out of no where. Made an appointment with nissan dealership. They couldnt find anything , filled it up to top with coolant and said it was nothing.. 2.5 weeks later same thing happend. Why would it be overheating when i just topped the coolant. Back to nissan i go. They said it was some part that needed replaced but might be somthing else ok fixed it, one 3.5 weeks later overheating out of no where again.. back to nissan for 3rd time July 2026 .. I was told it was coolant leaking into the engine cylinders..Suv was at nissan from july 2026 until Nov2026. I was told by nissan i now need a new motor/engine because of the EGR Valve. I was told by nissan they have been needing to fix this problem in MULTIPLE rogues. No engine light came on any of these situations which could of put me in an accident! On the third time this happend the car started driving weird. My ext warranty did not want to cover this and i do not have 8,000 to fix this.. Warranty company made nissan take the whole engine apart , once i said i cant afford to fix this they put the car back together and a lot of warning lights came on.

Filed Oct 31, 2026 · Engine · NC

After taking the Nissan Rogue to the dealer where I purchased the vehicle, the dealer was able to reproduce the reported issue of the vehicle not starting. After completing an inspection of the vehicle, it was determined that due to the EGR Cooler failing, coolant leaked and mixed with the engine oil that caused a catastrophic engine failure. There were no warning messages or symptoms prior to the engine failure.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Electrical, Suspension · IN

Vehicle at any speed highway, interstate and rural, will kick on AWD while in motion. Then the triangle warning light and a code on dash stating awd is overheating to stop vehicle. I am the second owner of this rogue haven’t had it 2 months and just in the last week it’s done it about 40 times. It does affect the steering and brake reaction time as well. Yet no actual code pops up when scanned. It’s also tearing up the rear differential due the the FAILURE WITHIN AWD INTELLIGENCE. It does have a toggle switch but when it kicks itself on the switch is useless. Only way to turn it off is to restart vehicle and even then it typically does it back to back.

Filed Oct 29, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · CA

An authorized Nissan franchise executed an active safety recall campaign on my vehicle regarding coolant loss. Technicians failed to secure critical powertrain components during reassembly. Three days post-delivery, a major engine bolt fell out on the highway and the chassis began vibrating violently. A certified military base auto hobby shop inspection officially grounded the vehicle, finding a broken rear motor mount bracket, unfastened structural bolts, and a completely disconnected transmission/engine hose left by the franchise. This constitutes a severe post-recall safety failure that actively endangered my family on public roads.

Filed Oct 28, 2026 · Engine · KS

Vehicle Mileage: 82,775 Component Affected: Engine / Cooling System / Fuel/Emission System (EGR Cooler) My 2023 Nissan Rogue equipped with the 1.5L VC-Turbo engine suffered a catastrophic internal engine failure, leaving the vehicle completely inoperable and causing a dangerous situation due to severe engine overheating (Diagnostic Trouble Code P1217). A professional inspection and pressure test by a certified technician (Repair Order #38473) revealed that the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler completely failed to hold pressure. As a direct result of this internal component failure, coolant drained entirely from the reservoir and rapidly flooded Cylinder 2. The coolant cross-contaminated the engine lubrication system, mixing water into the engine oil and permanently destroying the internal integrity of the long block engine assembly. The vehicle now requires a completely new long block engine, turbocharger, catalytic converter, and EGR cooler. Nissa is currently aware of widespread, premature catastrophic engine failures across this exact 2023 Rogue 1.5L VC-Turbo engine line, having issued a massive engine replacement recall and 10-year/120,000-mile warranty extension in March 2026 (the federal safety agency Campaign 26V080) for main crankshaft bearing failures. However, Nissan is currently exploiting a technical loophole to deny coverage for my vehicle. Because the root cause of my engine's destruction was an internal EGR cooler pressure failure rather than a crankshaft bearing failure, Nissan claims it is exempt from covering the repair despite the final mechanical damage, safety risk, and engine destruction being completely identical. Nissan should not be permitted to avoid liability for a known, systemic powertrain defect by restricting recall remedies to a singular root cause when adjacent components like the EGR cooler are causing identical, catastrophic engine failures well under their self-declared 120,000-mile engine lifespan. It is identical to what has been happening.

Filed Oct 28, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · TX

I am reporting repeated loss of engine power and subsequent engine failure involving my 2023 Nissan Rogue SV equipped with the 1.5L VC-Turbo engine. On February 3, 2026, at 151,975 miles, Nissan of Boerne performed recall R25D1 and campaign PA447. Following that service, the vehicle experienced repeated loss of power and limp-mode conditions, creating a safety concern while driving because the vehicle could not accelerate normally. In April 2026, World Car Nissan documented an engine malfunction complaint accompanied by forward and rear collision warning lights. In May–June 2026, at 163,589 miles, Nissan of Boerne confirmed trouble code P2564 and diagnosed a turbocharger wastegate stuck open. The dealership replaced the turbocharger assembly. In September 2026, at 172,431 miles, the vehicle again experienced a severe loss of acceleration. The engine RPM increased when pressing the accelerator, but the vehicle would not accelerate normally. The dealership documented the complaint as loss of power without warning lights and replaced the three-way catalytic converter. In October 2026, Nissan of Boerne diagnosed a blown head gasket, coolant leaking into cylinder 3, overheating, and trouble code P04FA (EGR over-temperature). The dealership recommended replacing the engine long block for $7,166.52. The vehicle is currently inoperable. These problems have been examined by authorized Nissan dealerships, and the service invoices document the diagnoses and repairs. The vehicle's current condition may be available for inspection through the dealership, subject to confirmation. I am concerned about the recurring loss of power, the potential danger of being unable to accelerate in traffic, and whether the vehicle was adequately inspected under applicable VC-Turbo engine safety recalls. Nissan Consumer Affairs advised that the recall had been completed and declined further assistance.

Filed Oct 26, 2026 · Engine · TX

Complete engine failure due to leaky EGR valve at 74k miles. Vehicle overheated suddenly in the middle of busy traffic, needing to stop the vehicle in the middle of the road. Problem has been confirmed by an independent contractor. Vehicle has not been inspected by manufacturer or dealership, due to high cost of diagnosis and car being just out of warranty. There was no warning lamp or symptoms before failure.

Filed Oct 25, 2026 · Engine · MD

Coolant leaked into engine causing engine failure. Vehicle has 78,000 miles on it.

Filed Oct 21, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

2023 Nissan Rogue SV Midnight Edition, 1.5L 3-cylinder VC-Turbo. Bought Nissan Certified Pre-Owned 12/11/2024 at 6,843 miles. Recall 25V‑437 (engine bearings, Nissan R25D1) was open on my car and never done before the failure, even though I was at the dealer 1/6/2026 after the remedy came out. On 9/9/2025 at 19,759 miles I told the dealer the car burps, the RPMs drop and it loses power from a stop. They said it was operating as designed. On 7/9/2026 at 29,203 miles I was driving at normal street speed with my mother and my dog in the car. The RPMs surged and the engine ran rough with heavy vibration. I pulled into my parking spot, thick white smoke poured out of the exhaust and a burning wire smell came into the cabin. I got them out. It would not restart. No warning lights at any point. The dealer found coolant in the oil and coolant leaking between the head and block, and replaced the engine, turbo, catalytic converter and 2 sensors under the recall. The new engine kept having problems. 8/12 cylinder 3 misfire before I picked it up. 8/19 check engine light on the freeway. 8/21 limp mode on the street: Engine Malfunction, Power reduced, Service now, and a collision warning message. Code P0303, cylinder 3 injector replaced. Codes set again on the dealer's test drive in heavy traffic and the advisor had to pull over, so all injectors were recalibrated. At least 16 Nissan text alerts and 4 alert emails. 54 days out of service. After that I had a fuel smell in the cabin, loss of power on hills, then engine roughness and a burning rubber smell until I turned it in. Nissan bought it back under the California lemon law on 10/20/2026 at 30,995 miles. Nissan engineers inspected it at the dealer in August. The car now belongs to Nissan, and I do not know what happened to the original engine. Full timeline attached.

Filed Oct 16, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · PA

On [XXX], my 2022 Nissan Rogue (1.5L VC-Turbo, about 66,000 miles) suddenly lost power while being driven near Lehighton, PA. The check engine light came on, the vehicle would not respond to the accelerator, the oil pressure warning came on, and the engine stalled. We had to get to the side of the road with no power, which put us and surrounding traffic at risk. The vehicle could not be driven and was towed 128 miles to a Nissan dealer. The Nissan dealer confirmed the failure. Their master technician found coolant getting past the valves into the engine cylinders. Nissan then stated that the EGR cooler failed, allowing coolant into the engine and causing it to overheat. The engine must be replaced. Nissan declined to cover the repair, stating the EGR cooler is not covered under its extended engine warranty. A third-party inspector for the vehicle’s service contract is expected to examine the vehicle. The dealer has been asked to retain the failed EGR cooler for inspection. This vehicle is included in recall 25V‑437 (engine bearings). The recall remedy (Nissan campaign R25D1: ECM reprogram and engine check) was completed by a Nissan dealer on [XXX], at about 56,500 miles, and the engine was reported in good condition. The engine failed about 9,500 miles later. Prior warnings: Sluggish throttle reponse about 30 miles before total failure. The engine oil level was full, and the oil had been changed shortly before the trip. Other owners have reported similar EGR cooler failures on 2022 Rogues leading to coolant intrusion, overheating, and engine failure. I believe the EGR cooler on the 1.5L VC-Turbo engine can fail internally and cause a sudden loss of motive power, and it should be investigated. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)