The motor mounts in a Nissan Rogue are located in the engine bay on the engine cradle: front passenger-side mount, a rear mount toward the firewall, a side (driver’s side) torque/dogbone mount, and a transmission mount on the transmission itself. Exact layout can vary by model year, but these are the typical locations you’ll encounter.
Below is a guide to locating them, with notes for different generations and tips for identifying each mount when you’re inspecting or replacing them.
Engine-mount layout in the Rogue
Most Rogue models use a transverse 4-cylinder engine held by multiple mounts to isolate vibration. The key mounts are mounted to the engine block and to the vehicle subframe or firewall, and you’ll commonly see a combination of rubber isolation and metal brackets.
- Front engine mount (passenger side): located toward the front-right area of the engine bay, bolted to the front crossmember and the engine block. It bears the front of the engine and dampens up-and-down movement.
- Rear engine mount: located at the back of the engine near the firewall, attached to the engine block and to a bracket on the firewall/subframe connection. It helps support the engine’s rear.
- Left-side (driver side) dogbone/torque mount: a lower, often vertical or diagonal bracket on the left side of the engine that connects to the subframe to absorb side-to-side movement and torque.
- Transmission mount: mounted to the transmission case and fastened to the subframe, stabilizing the engine-transmission assembly and handling drivetrain torque.
Concluding paragraph: The essential arrangement is two front-side mounts, a rear mount toward the firewall, and a transmission mount, with a dogbone or torque mount on the opposite side to control vibration. If you’re unsure exactly which bolts belong to each mount, reference the factory diagram for your year or consult a repair manual for precise locations.
Location by generation
The Rogue’s mounting points are broadly similar across generations, but there can be bracket shape changes and minor relocations. Here’s how the layout typically presents in the major generations.
2014–2020 Rogue (third generation)
In this generation, the engine sits transversely in the engine bay with the main mounts positioned as follows:
- Front engine mount (passenger side): near the front crossmember, bolted to the engine block and to the subframe.
- Rear engine mount: toward the firewall at the back of the engine, connecting the engine to the firewall/subframe bracket.
- Left-side dogbone/torque mount: on the driver’s side, connecting the engine to the subframe to control torque and vibration.
- Transmission mount: on the transmission side, anchored to the subframe to support the engine-transmission assembly.
Concluding paragraph: In the 2014–2020 Rogue, you’ll find the core mounts clustered around the front-right and rear firewall regions, with the dogbone on the opposite side and the transmission mount alongside the transmission. Always verify with a service manual for torque specs and bolt locations.
2021–present Rogue (fourth generation)
The current-generation Rogue retains a similar mounting strategy but with updated brackets and mounting hardware to improve NVH:
- Front engine mount (passenger side): attached to the front crossmember and the engine block, located toward the front-right of the engine bay.
- Rear engine mount: located near the firewall at the engine’s rear, attached to a bracket that ties into the firewall/subframe.
- Left-side dogbone/torque mount: on the driver’s side, connecting the engine to the subframe to dampen torque.
- Transmission mount: on the transmission, connected to the subframe to help carry drivetrain loads.
Concluding paragraph: Across generations, the essential concept remains the same: two front-side engine mounts, a rear engine mount toward the firewall, a driver-side torque/dogbone mount, and a transmission mount. For exact bolt locations and service steps, consult the specific year’s factory manual or a reputable repair guide.
Summary: The Nissan Rogue uses a multi-mount setup to isolate engine movement, typically including front passenger-side and rear engine mounts, a driver-side torque/dogbone mount, and a transmission mount. The precise bracket shapes and positions can vary slightly by year, so verify against the correct service documentation for your model year. If you’d like, I can pinpoint a precise diagram for your exact year and trim.