2025 Nissan Rogue Problems

I got in my car and closed the passenger side door and the rearview window shattered

I was driving and heard a loud pop.It was very loud like a firework went off in my car. My back window then shattered into a million pieces. I made a police report.

I am reporting an unresolved safety defect in my 2025 Nissan Rogue SL AWD (VIN: [XXX]). Since XXX, the digital instrument cluster has intermittently gone completely black for approximately 5–10 seconds during nighttime driving, particularly when the cluster brightness is reduced. During these incidents, the speedometer, warning indicators, and other critical driving information become unavailable. I have directly observed Intelligent Cruise Control disengage during these incidents. Other driver-assistance features, including Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking, appear unavailable, although I cannot independently confirm whether their underlying functions are affected. The problem generally does not occur during daytime driving when the cluster brightness is not reduced. I brought the vehicle to McGavock Nissan of [XXX] on XXX, and XXX. The instrument cluster was replaced under warranty, but the malfunction continued. The dealership subsequently reproduced and documented the problem, and Nissan engineering became involved. On XXX, I experienced a near-collision in [XXX]. No impact or injury occurred. Despite four dealership visits, the defect remains unresolved. Nissan initially reported that a replacement part was backordered without an estimated arrival date. In its latest communication, Nissan stated that it was still working to get the part released for repairs, without providing a repair date. I am concerned that losing the speedometer and warning indicators during nighttime driving, together with the observed cruise-control disengagement, creates a serious safety risk. I request that NHTSA investigate this recurring defect and determine whether other Nissan Rogue vehicles may be affected. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I almost got hit by semis on the highway due to engine and electrical malfunctions. There is a history in prior models. The throttle de-escalated from 60 to 20 in about 20 seconds.

FAILED RECALL REMEDY / CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE (VIN: [XXX]) Approximately 90 days prior to this failure, I brought my 2025 Nissan Rogue (1.5L VC-Turbo engine) to an authorized Nissan dealership for a mandatory safety recall (NHTSA Campaign 26V080 / 26V081). During that visit, the dealership only performed an Engine Control Module (ECM) software flash and refused to drop the oil pan or physically inspect the engine bearings for existing thermal damage, claiming no check engine light was illuminated. Just 90 days later, at 66,750 miles, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic engine failure while in operation, which the dealership diagnosed as a blown head gasket requiring over $11,000 in repairs. A blown head gasket is a direct consequential failure of the severe internal oil temperature spikes and bearing seizure documented in Recall 26V080. Because the dealership performed an incomplete recall remedy that failed to detect pre-existing thermal damage to the engine block, the vehicle was left in an unsafe condition that led to total engine failure. Both the dealership and Nissan Consumer Affairs are now refusing to cover the repair at 100% under the recall campaign or Nissan's 10-year/120,000-mile VC-Turbo engine warranty extension, attempting instead to force me into a partial out-of-pocket "Goodwill" co-pay. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I almost got hit by semis on the highway due to engine and electrical malfunctions. There is a history in prior models. The throttle de-escalated from 60 to 20 in about 20 seconds.

I am reporting an unresolved safety defect in my 2025 Nissan Rogue SL AWD (VIN: [XXX]). Since XXX, the digital instrument cluster has intermittently gone completely black for approximately 5–10 seconds during nighttime driving, particularly when the cluster brightness is reduced. During these incidents, the speedometer, warning indicators, and other critical driving information become unavailable. I have directly observed Intelligent Cruise Control disengage during these incidents. Other driver-assistance features, including Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking, appear unavailable, although I cannot independently confirm whether their underlying functions are affected. The problem generally does not occur during daytime driving when the cluster brightness is not reduced. I brought the vehicle to McGavock Nissan of [XXX] on XXX, and XXX. The instrument cluster was replaced under warranty, but the malfunction continued. The dealership subsequently reproduced and documented the problem, and Nissan engineering became involved. On XXX, I experienced a near-collision in [XXX]. No impact or injury occurred. Despite four dealership visits, the defect remains unresolved. Nissan initially reported that a replacement part was backordered without an estimated arrival date. In its latest communication, Nissan stated that it was still working to get the part released for repairs, without providing a repair date. I am concerned that losing the speedometer and warning indicators during nighttime driving, together with the observed cruise-control disengagement, creates a serious safety risk. I request that NHTSA investigate this recurring defect and determine whether other Nissan Rogue vehicles may be affected. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I almost got hit by semis on the highway due to engine and electrical malfunctions. There is a history in prior models. The throttle de-escalated from 60 to 20 in about 20 seconds.

The rear windshield glass shattered suddenly after I opened and closed the rear passenger door. The windshield had a big hole and the glass broken into hundreds of little pieces falling into the truck and on the ground.

While driving on the highway, the driver’s side windshield trim detached from the vehicle and became a potential road hazard that could have struck a vehicle traveling behind me. When I brought the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, I was informed that they have seen similar incidents involving this trim piece detaching from multiple vehicles.

The front and back collision warning system lights are on indicating that they are not working, this is a Nissan 2025 rouge sv, they turned on when accelerating from stop and now I have lost my turbo pressure (won't go over 0), and when in park it revs up and down without my input. ACCELERATING FROM STOP TURNS CAR INTO LIMP MODE

Failed Components: Engine valvetrain, powertrain/transmission, and electronic throttle control, directly linked to open federal safety recalls NHTSA 26V-080 and 26V-081. Safety Risk: The vehicle was sold CPO by Downey Nissan with unaddressed safety recalls. It suffers from severe engine vibration, a sharp mechanical valvetrain ticking noise, a persistent burning odor, and catastrophic transmission gear slippage that abruptly drops out of gear and slams back into drive mid-turn, creating an extreme collision hazard in traffic.

dashboard displayed a "Forward Driving Aids Temporarily Disabled" message, and over the next 30 minutes, the braking system steadily failed until the pedal went completely dead, causing a multi-car collision

Vehicle could not brake. The abs brakes did not function and forward collission warning did not go on causing a collission with another car that cut in front of car. This caused collission, airbags to deploy and car is totaled. Driver and passenger were injured due to crash and air bag deployment. On the day of crash I received a warning in my app requesting I have my abs checked at dealer because abs brakes might not function properly from Nissan.

Failed Components: Engine valvetrain, powertrain/transmission, and electronic throttle control, directly linked to open federal safety recalls NHTSA 26V-080 and 26V-081. Safety Risk: The vehicle was sold CPO by Downey Nissan with unaddressed safety recalls. It suffers from severe engine vibration, a sharp mechanical valvetrain ticking noise, a persistent burning odor, and catastrophic transmission gear slippage that abruptly drops out of gear and slams back into drive mid-turn, creating an extreme collision hazard in traffic.

Vehicle: 2025 Nissan Rogue (1.5L 3-Cylinder VC-Turbo Engine) Approximate Mileage: about 23,600 miles Failure Date: September 25, 2026 Incident Description: While operating my vehicle on September 24, the cabin climate control system suddenly stopped producing heat and began blowing exclusively cool air. The following day, while accelerating onto the freeway to merge into high-speed active traffic, a massive column of thick white smoke violently billowed out from the vehicle exhaust so thick I could not see vehicles around me. Concurrently, the engine temperature gauge spiked aggressively into the extreme hot/danger zone before erratically fluctuating back toward the normal range. Immediately following the temperature spike, the vehicle lost reliable acceleration, began severely lunging, jerking, and lost normal throttle response. The dashboard illuminated multiple critical malfunction alerts, specifically identifying a failure in the Emission Control System and the automatic Start-Stop system warning. Safety Risk Statement: The sudden powertrain failure and severe engine lunging occurred at highway speeds (65-70 mph) on a major freeway I-35, resulting in an immediate and hazardous drop in speed. As the vehicle slowed down rapidly in active traffic, I was forced to maneuver a failing vehicle across two active lanes of high-speed traffic and cut directly across a freeway on-ramp with a failing throttle to reach the safety of the shoulder, where I awaited a tow truck. This defect presents an immediate, catastrophic collision hazard. The manufacturer has expanding recalls on this specific VC-Turbo engine family, but claims my specific VIN is not currently covered. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. Elevated Nissan in Merriam Kansas has the vehicle and is evaluating it.

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the Auto START/STOP engaged independently, causing the front driver’s side seat to move backwards. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to two separate dealers to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unintendedly switching driver profiles, causing the seat setting to change. The contact was informed that the software needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.

The driver seat in the 2025 Nissan Rogue is extremely narrow and places excessive pressure on my left hip, causing bruising, severe discomfort, and lower back pain after short driving periods. The seat forces my body into an unnatural posture that affects my ability to sit upright and operate the vehicle safely. After I reported the issue to the dealership, I was told to “keep driving until the seat flattens out” or “have a heavy-set person sit in the seat,” which are not safe or reasonable solutions. The seat design is causing physical injury and makes safe driving difficult.

While driving the steering wheel pulled to the left then shook a little after. Then it kind of pulled to the right. I kept driving and later in afternoon received email from Nissan that my Electronic Power Steering System may not be functioning properly. They recommended to have it serviced asap. Same drive, a car pulled in front of me and I did not get a verbal or audible warning regarding a possible front collision. My ADAS was repaired in August. While cars stopped at red light, I came up on a stopped vehicle purposefully and got very close. No warning again with a system that was repaired last month. No braking either.

I was using the snow mode because there was a little bit of snow and ice on the road. I had been driving it that morning and did not have a problem until I turned in to my street. I turned right and the steering and brakes and accelerator all locked, leaving me where my car slid across the road and the left drivers side tire ran over the curb. I was not able to correct anything as everything locked. Even though I am okay and was going less than 5 mph while turning. I feel like the whole car's function to lock is unsafe as it left me to hope the curb would stop it. The car had to get towed and is now in the shop with $4,000 of damage to that tire and tire rods which I feel like could not have been prevented considering everything was locked and did not allow me to correct properly.

The contact owned a 2025 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 65 MPH on an interstate, the vehicle was struck by a drunk driver at a high rate of speed approximately 75-80 MPH, causing a secondary collision with a semi-trailer. The back bumper was damaged, the rear window was shattered, the passenger side was smashed in, driver's side door frame was separated from the body of the vehicle. The vehicle came to a complete stop in the middle of the interstate. Despite the catastrophic nature of the accident and the significant impact forces, none of the ten air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. A police report was filed. The vehicle was rendered inoperable and was subsequently declared a total loss. The driver sustained minor soreness injuries and received medical attention via ambulance. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,100.

Only a few weeks after purchasing my brand new vehicle, the airbag warning light appeared. When I brought it in February, I was told a part was on backorder for about 4-6 weeks and, quite concerningly, advised to “not hit anything” in the meantime. At that point, I was not made aware that this meant the airbag system was disabled and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. For months — and through multiple service visits and oil changes — no one at the dealership informed me of the continued safety risk or provided updates unless I reached out myself. It was not until July, after repeatedly escalating the issue and emailing Service Manager Ryan Hernandez, that I was finally provided a loaner vehicle, upon my request. Even then, the experience was disorganized, impersonal, and dismissive, especially given the nature of the safety defect. While I understand that the airbag part is on national backorder and some delays are out of peoples control, the fact remains: I purchased a new vehicle that was unsafe from the start, and Nissan — both at the corporate and dealership levels — has failed to address the issue in a reasonable timeframe. As of October 27th, I have spoken with the general manager, Josh Ingrim, about this matter for the FIRST time, because I was told service employees and by previous management in the service department that they would be expediting my situation. It has been 10 months since I’ve bought my car with no clear eta on my car repair or a an attempt to make right of the situation. The manager claims to have been in contact with consumer affairs and fixed operations manager but have not heard back.

I took ownership of this vehicle on December 11, 2024. Here are some of the problems I've encountered with this 2025 Nissan Rogue SL model: (1)Blind Spot, lane departure has been malfunctioning as of 12-11-2024. (2)The seat belt symbol started malfunctioning a few days later. The red seat belt sign on the dashboard remains on for an extended period. (3)The AM/ FM radio was working for a short time then off and on. Whenever the AM/FM radio goes out, Sirius XM radio remain strong. I brought the SUV back to the leasing company twice after which they programmed and reset the radio and the safety features. It seemed to work for a day. I called the leasing company and they said that I should take the Rogue to one of Nissan's service departments for a diagnostic workup. I made an appointment with the service dept. where the technician spent a good amount of time going over the vehicle.  We then took a test drive where he explained how the system worked. The tech said that this vehicle’s blind spot kicks in after it reaches 30 miles according to the training video. He went on t say, in addition you have to press the blue blind spot logo to activate the system. I  took the vehicle to the Nissan service.  Since driving this Nissan Rogue another problem occurred that complicates all of the other issues above. That is this dangerous rear lift gate. Let me be clear, I’m a disabled veteran and all of these safety components are extremely important to my family. I can’t afford to worry or be hit again by this lift gate. This lift gate has hit me twice which organizing my belongs in this new SUV. Whenever your working near the rear bumper the rear lift gate is likely to come down! I’m back from the Holidays and this vehicle is going back to the Nissan service Dept again. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration.

I rented this vehicle from Hertz Rental Car in December. It was a replacement for the Nissan Sentra I rented that had a passenger door that kept getting stuck due to the door panel being loose. On December 23, 2025, I called roadside and told them that the tire light was on,n and I had to put air in the car to fix a flat and get home. I was told by the roadside that because I didn't purchase roadside through them, I would be charged. I explained to the man that all four tires were bald. He told me it couldn't be authorized. I ended up using my aAAAtwice. I was told by them and the emergency mobile tire repair people that the tires were no good. I had to drive on those tires through the rain and snow with my children. I couldn've hydroplaned or hit someone. They did put an inspection hold on the vehicle, but nobody checked; they just asked me if I got it fixed and continued to rent it out to me. I spoke with the manager of the location who previously told me that I may be charged for the tire because I didn't have roadside assistance and he said he charged the madison heights location for it. So that's proof I was not at fault and paid over a thousand dollars for a vehicle that was not safe for the road.