2023 Nissan Rogue: It stops blowing cold air for a short time
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2023 Rogue report: it stops blowing cold air for a short time. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 15,000 miles.
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints for the 2023 Rogue in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11745318 (filed 06/19/2026): “I was driving down the highway and my ac vents started blowing hot air, then my car started to putt like it wanted to stop, then thick smoke started coming out my ac vents filling my car to the point i could not see. i pulled over and my entire car was full of…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11693980 (filed 10/16/2025): “My back window shattered for no reason. i had been driving for about 20 minutes. the ac was on my feet and not for the rear defrost. my [xxx] was in her booster seat in the back seat. we heard an explosion. i looked back to see a softball sized hole in my back…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: It stops blowing cold air for a short time (2023 Rogue)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2023 Rogue
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