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2013 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 167 engine complaints for the 2013 Nissan Rogue, 27% of its 610 total complaints for that year. Median mileage at failure is 77,000. No related engine recalls are listed.

Engine complaints
167
27% of 610
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
6
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
77,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power or deceleration while driving at highway speed, sometimes on hills or during long trips.
  • Some describe the vehicle stalling or refusing to accelerate after coming to a stop, occasionally causing near-misses at intersections.
  • A few complaints mention engine-area fires starting after the vehicle was parked and turned off, with smoke coming from under the hood.
  • One owner linked the power loss to the CVT belt causing the car to stall in traffic.
  • Another owner reported a fire starting in the driver's side footwell while driving at 50 MPH on the highway.

When 2013 Nissan Rogue engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 2, 2013, latest Mar 15, 2026.

2013 Nissan Rogue engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter142013 Q32015 Q22017 Q22018 Q32019 Q42021 Q12022 Q32024 Q3
167 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2018 Q3 (14).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Rogue model year

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

  1. 201098 (35%)
  2. 201194 (26%)
  3. 201276 (24%)
  4. 2013167 (27%)
  5. 201481 (18%)
  6. 201572 (13%)
  7. 201686 (16%)
  8. 2017103 (17%)
  9. 201891 (14%)
  10. 201936 (11%)
  11. 202013 (9%)
  12. 202167 (23%)
  13. 2022174 (73%)
  14. 2023410 (57%)
  15. 202478 (39%)
  16. 202511 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2013 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA lists 167 engine-related complaints for the 2013 Rogue, which makes up 27% of all 610 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Rogue engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2013 Rogue.
At what mileage do 2013 Nissan Rogue engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 77,000 miles.
What kind of engine failures do 2013 Rogue owners report?
Owners describe sudden loss of power or acceleration while driving, stalling at stops, and in some cases engine-area fires, based on NHTSA complaint narratives.
Did the engine problems cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area for the 2013 Rogue includes 3 crashes, 6 fires, and 1 injury.

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.