2023 Nissan Rogue Visibility & Wipers Problems

This is a 2023 Nissan Rogue with 16,298 miles. It is parked overnight in a garage. This morning when the garage door was opened, the rear window spontaneously exploded, sending shattered glass all over the garage. The car has not been in any accidents or had any damage, and there was no significant difference in temperature between the garage and outdoors (both around 65 degrees).

I opened the trunk with the button on the dash and while the hatch was open a few minutes i heard a loud pop and realized the rear glass blew out and shards of glass came rolling down from the upper right hand side of the rear window and it had also spider cracked throughout the window. This happened at night 10:30 pm it was 42 degrees and light rain. I had just driven the truck for a half hour before and there was no warning lights or sounds prior. The vehicle was stopped and off and all that proceeded the spontaneous explosion was me opening the trunk and within 3 minutes of opening the trunk the glass exploded on its own. I never had a problem before this event and never had it checked out by the dealership or mechanic as I was unaware this was a common issue and had to find out after this happened. I had taken this car several times for several recalls but was never informed of any recalls or issues regarding the rear glass spontaneously blowing out. This is a serious issue and a safety issue and would like answers as to why this wasn't brought to my attention or part of the previous recalls even though it's been a known issue for this make and model for some time.

The rear windshield on my Nissan Rogue shattered suddenly without any impact while the vehicle was parked. The glass appeared to explode outward. I later discovered other owners have reported similar issues with Rogue rear windshields shattering unexpectedly. I had to replace the glass immediately for safety and paid out of pocket for the repair. I am concerned this may be related to a defect in the rear glass.

I was waiting to turn when my rear window had a sudden "BANG" noise and shattered. There was no snow on my car, and no evidence of anything going inside my car that could've caused the damage. As I drove, the glass continued to shatter more and more and ended up in my vehicle, and potentially on the road as well. There is currently an open class action lawsuit regarding this issue.

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while unloading groceries with the liftgate open, there was an abnormal, gunshot sound coming from the vehicle. The contact looked up and saw a hole in the liftgate glass and a portion of the glass fell out of the vehicle after the initial failure, and most of the remaining glass fell out once the contact closed the rear driver’s side door. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the vehicle was driven to the dealer, where it remained unrepaired. The contact was provided a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,000.

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH in traffic, the rear window shattered without impact. The shatter sounded like a gunshot, and the glass exploded inward. The window was replaced by a glass repair shop, and there was no evidence of road debris inside the cargo area. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

My husband and I had just cranked up our 2023 Nissan Rogue to warm up before putting our newborn in. Suddenly, it sounded like a gunshot. My husband looked back and the windshield had spontaneously shattered. Our back windshield just malfunctioned and we immediately called our Nissan dealer to report it. If we had started driving with our newborn in the back seat he could have seriously been injured.There were no warning signs or indications. Currently waiting on it to be inspected by the dealership, and insurance.

My car had been parked while I was at work. I was the only person there. I got in the driver's side seat and put my purse in the passenger seat. I heard a lost pop and the back glass exploded in the hatch.

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving an undisclosed speed, there was a loud popping sound coming from the vehicle, and the children inside the vehicle discovered that the rear windshield glass had shattered. Neither the dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the liftgate needed to be replaced because the glass was stuck inside. The rear windshield glass was replaced by the insurance company. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 29,509.

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. While entering the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear windshield glass was cracked. The corners of the glass were intact, but there was a circular hole in the center of the glass. The vehicle was not taken to be repaired. The contact believed that the failure was due to the rear windshield glass being defective. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Was driving in early morning heard a thud sound and discovered back window on hatch had shattered. No one was around, I did have the rear defrost on and not the wiper.

As I was driving down the road, I heard a loud noise and the back windshield spontaneously cracked into tiny little pieces all throughout the entire back windshield. I parked and when I closed my door chunks of the back windshield fell off as well.

I found that the back windshield of my 2023 Nissan Rogue, which I had parked in my garage, was chipped, and the glass shards were scattered on the ground.

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the rear window on the liftgate was shattered. The contact stated that the vehicle had been parked in the driveway. The contact checked for branches or stones near the rear end of the vehicle that might have caused the glass to shatter. The contact had not seen evidence of any debris or objects nearby to cause the rear window to shatter. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a glass shop or a dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and filed a case for the contact. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

The rear window exploded while driving down the road. It sounded like a gun went off.

Back window completely broke while in my garage overnight

While driving down a paved rural road, with no other vehicles around the back window of the lift gate spontaneously shattered. The back window had sustained no damage and had no projectiles exiting or entering the vehicle. The weather conditions are cold and wet and the rear defroster was on at the time.

The rear window suddenly burst/ cracked/ shattered from the inside out.

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the rear windshield had exploded and shattered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

On Sunday, Nov. 2nd, 2025, about 3:50pm EST, I was driving East on Hwy 25, 5 miles west of near Knox Central High School, heading towards Barbourville, Ky. I was coming from Kingsport, Tn heading to Corbin, Ky to take my mother to her cancer doctors in Lexington on Monday, the 3rd. I was driving 55 mph, in the left lane, the weather was foggy, gray, temp 45 degrees. It was 62 when I left home. I had just turned on both my defrosters because the windows were fogging up. At this time my rear window made an extremely loud pop and exploded! The glass went into the back area of my car. Shards were all around the opening. I was terrified and pulled off the road to the right. I got out and was shocked to see the damage! I took photos and a video. Called my husband, my mom and the Ky State Police to ask what to do. They said to drive on to my mom's house, back it into her open garage, cover it with plastic, and then drive her to the dr early Monday in her car, so I did. Sunday pm: I looked up online what to do and found varying answers, but mainly it said to make detailed notes of the incident (I did), contact the manufacturer (found zero way to contact NISSAN!), and report it to the NTFSA online (they are closed due to the government shutdown). Another place said to call my dealer if still under warranty, call my car insurance if it's not. It was too late by then, went to bed to try Monday. Monday: Mom and I were busy with her tests and dr appts until 5:30, got some food, headed home. Got back, looked up how can a car rear window shatter while driving. It gave a few reasons, and then a list of about 5 known cars this happens to, and my Rogue is one of them! That's why I'm supposed to report it, I suppose. It is certainly dangerous, scary and shocking when it happens! Started filling out this report, here we are. Tuesday: 1st I will call my car dealer. It IS still under warranty. Thank God! I was completely shaken up for a good hour b4 I could drive.