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2019 Nissan Rogue Sport Engine Problems

Engine complaints account for 30 of 100 total complaints (30%) filed on the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport, with a median failure mileage of 35,000 miles. No recall currently covers this engine issue cluster.

Engine complaints
30
30% of 100
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
35,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Radiator cooling fans reportedly fail, sometimes twice within a couple of years, leading to coolant loss and engine overheating.
  • Owners describe a burning smell followed by antifreeze leaking from the radiator and the check engine light turning on.
  • Some drivers report smoke from under the hood and a rising temperature gauge before discovering a coolant fan malfunction.
  • Several complaints describe the check engine light or temperature gauge failing to warn of overheating before damage occurs.
  • A few owners report the vehicle jerking or surging in speed unexpectedly while driving, with warning lights appearing only after the event.

When 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 14, 2019, latest Aug 19, 2026.

2019 Nissan Rogue Sport engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2019Jul 2021Jul 2022Jun 2024Jan 2025Aug 2025Aug 2026
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2025 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Rogue Sport model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201726 (35%)
  2. 201823 (24%)
  3. 201930 (30%)
  4. 202025 (63%)
  5. 20218 (35%)
  6. 20222 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport?
NHTSA lists 30 engine complaints out of 100 total complaints for the 2019 Rogue Sport, making up 30% of all complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
At what mileage do engine problems typically appear on the 2019 Rogue Sport?
The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints is 35,000 miles.
What specific engine symptoms do owners report?
Owners most often describe coolant fan failures, overheating with coolant leaks, and unexpected engine surging or jerking, sometimes without warning lights.
Did any 2019 Rogue Sport engine complaints involve a crash or fire?
NHTSA data for this engine complaint area lists 1 crash and 1 fire among the reports, with no injuries recorded.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.