2013 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

104Engine complaints

17.2%Of all 606 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN308 · 50.8%

ENGINE104 · 17.2%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL89 · 14.7%

AIR BAGS86 · 14.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM60 · 9.9%

Share of the 606 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Nissan Rogue overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CAUSE OF…”NHTSA complaint 10891580 — filed 07/29/2016

“I AM HAVING THE SAME CVT TRANSMISSION ISSUES AS A LOT OF PEOPLE. IT OVERHEATS WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE FOR LONGER THAN 45 MINUTES…”NHTSA complaint 10889330 — filed 07/28/2016

“I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY ROGUE AT THE AUTO NATION NISSAN DEALERSHIP IN MARIETTA. I BEGAN MY FIRST LONG DISTANCE TRIP BACK HOME ON THE HWY…”NHTSA complaint 10888575 — filed 07/26/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Nissan Rogue: 104 of 606 complaints on file (17.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have in total?

606 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.