Nissan Rogue problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 4,373 owner complaints and 41 recalls on file for the Nissan Rogue (2008–2026). The 2023 Rogue has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.
- Complaints
- 4,373
- Recalls
- 41
- Model years
- 19
- Worst year
- 2023
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Nissan Rogue years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2023 Nissan Rogue — 733 complaints, 23 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Engine
- 2017 Nissan Rogue — 385 complaints, 23 crashes, 6 fires; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
- 2018 Nissan Rogue — 372 complaints, 24 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
- 2016 Nissan Rogue — 399 complaints, 17 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
- 2019 Nissan Rogue — 261 complaints, 20 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2009 (40 complaints).
Every Nissan Rogue model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 51 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | Visibility & Wipers |
| 2025 Rogue | 190 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 3 | Visibility & Wipers |
| 2024 Rogue | 212 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 4 | Engine |
| 2023 Rogue | 733 | 23 | 3 | 16 | 6 | Engine |
| 2022 Rogue | 240 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Engine |
| 2021 Rogue | 290 | 22 | 3 | 11 | 10 | Electrical System |
| 2020 Rogue | 152 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 1 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2019 Rogue | 261 | 20 | 1 | 22 | 3 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2018 Rogue | 372 | 24 | 2 | 32 | 3 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2017 Rogue | 385 | 23 | 6 | 32 | 5 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2016 Rogue | 399 | 17 | 3 | 19 | 7 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2015 Rogue | 346 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 9 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2014 Rogue | 191 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 10 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2013 Rogue | 237 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 1 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2012 Rogue | 100 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2011 Rogue | 75 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2010 Rogue | 45 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2009 Rogue | 40 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Airbags |
| 2008 Rogue | 54 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Airbags |
Most common Nissan Rogue problem areas (all years)
- Engine1,033 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain897 complaints
- Electrical System683 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech525 complaints
- Airbags385 complaints
- Brakes323 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers292 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion286 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control264 complaints
- Body & Structure209 complaints
Complaint trend
Nissan Rogue recalls
Risk: A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Broken throttle body gears can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Engine failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Risk: Incorrect spare tire pressure information on the placard may lead to incorrect inflation of the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Risk: The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Risk: A loose rear seat belt anchor fastener may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An unsecured seat with broken welds may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A corroded dash side harness connector increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Seat belts that do not retract properly may be difficult to operate, preventing their usage, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Corrosion in the electrical connector can result in power window/seat failure, all-wheel-drive warning light illumination, battery drainage, and electrical connector damage that increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A blown fuse may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Risk: The wheel vibration may break the wheel studs and cause the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An improperly secured fuel hose may leak, increasing the risk of a fire. The fuel hose may also disconnect completely, causing the engine to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the improperly welded seat back frames may increase the risk of injury.
Other Nissan models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology