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2017 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems

27 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

27
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes
Jan 2022Dec 2018
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Engine Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #21V839000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.

Fix: Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B6.

Owner Complaints (27)

criticalENGINE
Filed: Jun 2024

My daughters vehicle 2017 Nissan Rogue has been jerking for months now. No check engine has been on. I have been told it is likely a transmission problem After doing some research this has been an ongoing problem with the Nissan Rogue but no recall has been issued in the state of Oklahoma.

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NHTSA #: 11594837
criticalENGINE
CrashFiled: Oct 2023

The contact owned a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH and turning, the vehicle had shut off independently which caused the contact to get rear-ended. No warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11551456
criticalENGINE
Filed: Jul 2018

As I was parking my car accelerated without warning. I had to step on the brakes rapidly to prevent hitting another car. This is the second time this happened.

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NHTSA #: 11111388
highENGINE
Filed: Apr 2024

My vehicle is starting to jerk at times. doesn't do it all the time, but it is bad. When driving it will jerk, and if the speed is 45 MPH and you hold it at that speed the steering wheel will shake.

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NHTSA #: 11585324
highENGINE
Filed: Oct 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally stalled while idling. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle operated as needed.

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NHTSA #: 11550754
highENGINE
Filed: Jul 2022

When driving the vehicle on the highway, it suddenly felt like it is decelerating (slowing down ready to stall or completely stop). This all happened suddenly. It continued to move forward, but there was a large "malfunction" sign that showed up in the middle of the dash screen.

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NHTSA #: 11476316
highENGINE
Filed: Jul 2021

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed as an engine control module failure.

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NHTSA #: 11423210
highENGINE
Filed: Jan 2019

On january 13 (about 29000 miles) while driving up an on ramp off of the highway the vehicle started to sputter and hesitate. Pulled off and put vehicle in park and engine continued to sputter a few seconds then die. Tried to start up and would briefly start, sputter, then die.

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NHTSA #: 11172053
highENGINE
Filed: Dec 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan rogue. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the danger warning message illuminated. The vehicle was towed to berman nissan of chicago (3456 n kedzie ave, chicago, il 60618, (773) 295-4650) where it was diagnosed that the radar sensor needed to be adjusted.

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NHTSA #: 11162502
highENGINE
Filed: Sep 2018

The vehicle initially would not start on 1/17/18 while parked. I called nissan roadside and they sent a tow truck a few hours later. Vehicle was unable to be jumped.

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NHTSA #: 11130461
highENGINE
Filed: Jun 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and was unable to restart on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to fred beans nissan of doylestown (4469 w swamp rd, doylestown, pa 18902, (215) 345-6900) several times, but the dealer could not determine the cause of the failure.

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NHTSA #: 11102789
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jul 2025

Check engine light comes on and then the engine sputters as the car slowly shuts off. Safety at risk because it happened while I was on highway

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NHTSA #: 11674255
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jun 2025

My car engine randomly shut down while in drive and would not drive on two occasions. Nissan cannot find any evidence that anything is wrong with my car. They refuse to assist despite this being a known issue.

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NHTSA #: 11667190
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2024

Radiator cooling fan defect that causes safety hazards and costly repairs. There's even an active class action claim filed against Nissan in Tennessee federal court Case No.[XXX]. My vehicle has been inspected by an independent service center who agreed and acknowledged the shop has experienced multiple customers who've had the same issue and repairs needed, with 2016-2020 Nissans especially.

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NHTSA #: 11611111
mediumENGINE
Filed: Dec 2023

Around 80,000 miles our car, when it's been driven about an hour, starts to hesitate when I escalate when slowed or stopped. It's about a 3 second hesitation that is very dangerous if I try to drive across a busy 4 lane road. I have come very close to being hit several times due to this hesitation.

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NHTSA #: 11557905
mediumENGINE
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and lost motive power. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality.

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NHTSA #: 11543264
mediumENGINE
Filed: Oct 2022

The car jerks a lot. Even if my foot is on the brake it keeps forward can easily hit a car in front of me. Took it to dealership paid almost $3000 and they told me they did the work yet the next day after picking the car up engine light was on again and the jerking while driving just got worse a lot of other nissan rouge has complain about these same situation

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NHTSA #: 11489497
mediumENGINE
Filed: Sep 2022

2017 nissan rogue. Consumer writes in regard to illuminated check engine light.

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NHTSA #: 11486020
mediumENGINE
Filed: Apr 2018

3rd time check engine light came on. 1st time they said it needed computer update. Next they said it needed a coil put in.

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NHTSA #: 11088684
lowENGINE
Filed: Feb 2026

Car was going 50 MPH and suddenly lost capacity to accelerate due to transmission issue

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NHTSA #: 11720046
lowENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2025

Pungent gasoline odor permeating throughout the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11634383
lowENGINE
Filed: Oct 2024

Slipping and hard shifting of the transmission

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NHTSA #: 11622805
lowENGINE
Filed: Sep 2024

There’s a problem with the transmission. The car was not accelerating so my mechanic looked at it and determined it need a new transmission. The car only has 81,300 miles on it.

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NHTSA #: 11615476
lowENGINE
Filed: May 2022

When I am at a complete stop and I press on the accelerator, the car will lurch forward very slowly. This has happened many times while driving in heavy traffic and it is very unsafe.

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NHTSA #: 11466528
lowENGINE
Filed: Jan 2022

Letter in the mail citing class action lawsuit VS Nissan regarding transmission issues - having same issues, car unable to start, causes battery to die.

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NHTSA #: 11446299
lowENGINE
Filed: Sep 2020

My vehicle started having issues with the transmission around 90,000 miles. While driving on the highway the acceleration started having problems. I took into a nissan and they tested the vehicle and let me know the transmission failed.

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NHTSA #: 11361511
lowENGINE
Filed: Jul 2019

Engine keeps on turn off with out notice.

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NHTSA #: 11229502

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