2022 Nissan Rogue Reliability Report

Engine and turbo trouble dominates even under this heading. Owners report shaking, rattling, limp mode capped near 35 to 40 mph, sudden power loss at highway speed, and smoke from the exhaust. Many tie it to recall 25V-437 and its delayed remedy. Some cars needed new engines, turbochargers or EGR parts, and a few failed again after repair. One CVT was replaced after repeated power reduced warnings. Three crashes are reported. Two involve a parked vehicle rolling away, and one a skid in snow with no ABS or traction control response.

Raw gasoline smell is the core complaint. It comes through the vents, especially with the heat on, and fills a closed garage after the car is parked. Owners report headaches, dizziness and nausea and worry about fire. The smell often starts within the first few thousand miles. Dealers usually find no leak, say the engine is under engineering review, and offer no fix. One EVAP canister valve replacement did not help. A separate report describes the gas pedal sticking at full throttle.

Backup cameras and the infotainment head unit fail most often. Screens go blank or stop responding, and owners say Nissan offers no fix outside a rental-car recall. Other reports describe the car dropping from 70 to 40 mph without warning, every dash light flashing before a stall, hard starting, Bluetooth calls that cut out, a rear window lowering itself, and fuel range readouts that disagree. Repeat dealer visits without a lasting repair come up again and again.

Front tie rods fracture or bend, locking a wheel or pulling the car to one side. One failure came at 50,000 miles, and one crash followed a popping sound and a detached tire. The other repeated fault is the menu selector on the left of the steering wheel, which sticks and blocks access to driver-assist settings. Owners say the only offer is a new steering wheel, often paid out of pocket after warranty. One report describes a sudden loss of both steering and braking control.

Sudden reduced-power mode is one pattern. The car drops to 20 mph, or from 70 to 40 mph in traffic, sometimes again after dealer repairs. One case came at 14,912 miles. The other is unintended acceleration: a throttle that holds at 90 to 100 mph despite braking, or engine speed staying high after the pedal is released, even in park. One owner reports hitting a parking garage wall shortly after a dealer returned the car.

Water leaks are the main structural complaint. Heavy rain and car washes push water into the cabin around the sunroof and roof, staining the A-pillar trim and, in one case, leading to mold. Owners cite technical service bulletins but no recall. One leak began after the roof bars were replaced at 52,000 miles. Two reports describe rear doors that will not open from inside or outside, which owners flag as an emergency-exit hazard.

A strong gasoline odor in the garage and cabin after driving shows up within the first few months, around 3,000 miles in one report. No warning lights come on. Dealers inspect the car and find nothing, or say Nissan knows about the issue but has no remedy. One dealer blamed the winter fuel blend. Owners worry about fire. A separate report describes a failed fuel pump at about 3,900 miles, with parts on back order.