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2015 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems

Engine complaints make up 72 of 553 total complaints (13%) for the 2015 Nissan Rogue, with a median failure mileage of 40,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Engine complaints
72
13% of 553
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
40,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine shuts down or stalls suddenly while driving, sometimes on the highway, requiring the car to be pulled over.
  • Engine seizes entirely, in at least one case a dealer said it needed a full rebuild due to a factory defect.
  • Engine or shifter issues cause unexpected stalling, sometimes paired with a dead battery.
  • Noticeable vibration at idle when the air conditioner or heater is running, described by owners as ongoing since new.
  • Smoke and in one case fire coming from the engine area after the vehicle shut off while driving at low speed.

When 2015 Nissan Rogue engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 5, 2014, latest Feb 23, 2026.

2015 Nissan Rogue engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter52014 Q42016 Q12017 Q42019 Q12020 Q32022 Q12023 Q32025 Q4
72 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q1; peak 2019 Q2 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2015 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 many engine complaints does the 2015 Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA lists 72 engine complaints for the 2015 Nissan Rogue, which is 13% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Nissan Rogue engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine component on the 2015 Nissan Rogue.
At what mileage do 2015 Rogue engine problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 40,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to engine complaints?
Among the 72 engine complaints, NHTSA records show 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.

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.