2022 Nissan Rogue · symptom sheet

Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing

52owner reports
57,000median miles
$5,000median quote
0involved a crash

Newest report Sep 3, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

163 of the 231 complaints on this car are about the engine. 52 of those describe engine failure. Only stalling is reported more often on this car.

Tick what matches of 52 reports

a knocking or ticking noise first

the engine seized

the engine was replaced

it was covered by a warranty or extension

I was denied coverage

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (50 reports) and the turbo (10 reports).

Recalls and investigations

One recall on the engine covers the 2022 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

25V-437Jun 27, 2025

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.

Risk and remedy

Risk: Engine failure increases 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, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. 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 R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.

NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Rogue

PE23-023opened Dec 13, 2023

Engine And Engine Cooling · model years 2021 to 2024

Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure. Closed jul 18, 2025, led to recall 25V-437.

NHTSA summary

On December 13, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-023 to investigate allegations of engine failures leading to loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021-2023 Nissan Rogue; MY 2019-2021 Nissan Altima; and MY 2019-2021 Infiniti QX50 vehicles. At that time, ODI had received 6 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) and multiple early warning reports, with consumers reporting engine knocking noises accompanied by a loss of engine power while driving. The investigation identified bearing failures in certain vehicles equipped with the subject 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. ODI also identified early warning reports describing thermal incidents that occurred immediately after the vehicle suffered a catastrophic engine failure. The failures were the result of a manufacturing defect in specific engine bearings (main, A-, C-, and L-link) or other engine components that may cause engine damage and potentially lead to engine failure. Engine failure can result in a loss of motive power event that can increase the risk of a crash. Engine failure might also result in a fire if internal components detach and impact the engine block creating a hole that allows engine oil to reach hot surfaces. In its April 2024, May 2024, and June 2025 responses to ODI’s information requests, Nissan provided 998 customer reports (including complaints, field reports, and legal claims) and 1,107 warranty claims related to the allege

What owners paid

19 of the 52 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,500 to $10,000.

$1,500$5,000$10,000

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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 34,000 and 84,000 miles, from the 23 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“My 2022 Nissan Rogue experienced sudden engine failure due to coolant loss and a blown head gasket while driving. The engine became inoperable and the dealership denied coverage. This appears to be a premature engine defect and created a safety risk due to sudden loss of power.”
Filed Mar 14, 2026

“Engine failed and had it taken to a Nissan dealership. Have waited 2 months for the repair process to even begin. They have yet to order any parts for the repair. They refuse to acknowledge if the failure in question is related to recall on the engine.”
Filed Aug 28, 2025

“Complete engine failure. My wife broke down on the side of the road. Was told it was a Turbo Charger failure that then allowed coolant to get into the engine. Was further told it needs a new Turbo Charger Assembly as well as various other parts for the engine that were damaged as a result. Happened with only 39k miles on the vehicle.”
Filed May 1, 2025 · 39,000 miles

“Engine failed suddenly while driving down the road with only 80,000 miles on the engine and it being only 2 years old. Was a sudden loss of power on a 70mph highway that suddenly decreased my speed out of nowhere”
Filed Jul 31, 2024 · 80,000 miles

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 52 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.