2024 Nissan Rogue: What to check before buying

Sudden power loss is the main pattern. The dash shows "Engine Malfunction Power Reduced Service Now," and the car drops into limp mode or stalls in traffic and on freeways. Many of these reports come from one fleet that filed nearly identical complaints. Other owners describe complete failure of the VC Turbo engine, an engine that locks up while driving, metal found in the engine, and melted spark plugs at about 25,924 miles. Two injuries are reported. Several owners say dealers and Nissan refused engine replacement or said a recall did not apply.

Infotainment screens black out, freeze, or show green lines. When that happens, the backup camera, navigation, audio, and hands-free calling all stop working. Several owners say the problem began at delivery. Screen replacement does not always fix it, replacement parts are back ordered, and dealers say no software fix exists yet. Other reports describe the body control module going to sleep so lights fail to come on, all dash screens going dark at highway speed, and unwanted acceleration or steering assist. A few engine stalls are also filed here.

Rear glass shatters without warning, at highway speed, at stoplights, and while parked. Drivers hear a loud bang, and glass enters the cabin. Freezing temperatures, rear defrost use, and remote starting come up often, but some failures happen in mild weather. One replacement window shattered again about a month later. A fleet operator reports the same failure on at least 8 Rogues. Owners say Nissan offers no help, even under a paid extended warranty.

The car loses power, shows "Engine Malfunction," and goes into limp mode or stalls, sometimes at highway speeds. Several cars are towed to dealers. Diagnoses include a failed EGR valve at under 11,000 miles and a full engine replacement at 11,838 miles. In one case the engine failed again 9 days after replacement. Reported failure mileages run from about 11,000 to 45,000. Other owners describe grinding on gentle acceleration, weak power when accelerating hard, and unusual engine noises.

A turbocharger failure is the only detailed report in this category. While accelerating at 35 mph, the car shook and shut off, and the check engine light came on. The dealer diagnosed a failed turbocharger that needed replacement, and the car had not been repaired. The owner linked the failure to recall campaign 25V437000, but the VIN was not covered, and the manufacturer offered no help. The other complaint contains only an attachment.

The rear hatch glass shatters while the car sits parked or right after a front door is closed. Dealers tell owners there is no warranty coverage or recall for the glass, and one owner cites a $450 replacement plus cleanup. A separate report says the power liftgate closes while someone is still standing behind the car, pinning them against the rear bumper with no warning. That owner says the problem is repeatable and appeared on the first day.

Adaptive cruise control brakes on its own, dropping from 75 mph to 55 to 60 mph with no vehicle ahead, then speeds back up. Owners also report cruise shutting off after a false "Slippery Road" message in dry weather, and the forward collision system switching off and jerking the car in traffic. Dealers often find nothing wrong. One crash with an injury is reported: the car lurched while in park in a driveway and struck a vehicle, a fence, and a house.

In both reported crashes, nothing deploys and the driver's head strikes the steering wheel. One owner also says the collision avoidance system did not react and the engine kept running after the impact with no warning lights, so the driver had to shut it off. Both reports involve injuries. With only two filings, there is no broader pattern yet, but non-deployment in a crash is a serious failure.

Early tire wear and tire condition are the two issues here. One owner was told the car needed new tires at 18,000 miles. The other report is about dry-rotted tires sold by a business. Those tires made a loud grinding noise at freeway speed and would not hold air, and the seller offered no solution. That complaint is about a sale, not a factory defect. Only two reports were filed, so no clear pattern shows.