Nissan Rogue Sport problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 336 owner complaints and 2 recalls on file for the Nissan Rogue Sport (2017–2022). The 2018 Rogue Sport has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
336
Recalls
2
Model years
6
Worst year
2018

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Nissan Rogue Sport model year. Click a bar for details.

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 Sport years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport — 94 complaints, 8 crashes; top problem: Engine
  2. 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport — 73 complaints, 4 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  3. 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport — 94 complaints, 1 crash, 1 fire; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
  4. 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport — 40 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2022 (12 complaints).

Every Nissan Rogue Sport model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2022 Rogue Sport122011Brakes
2021 Rogue Sport232101Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2020 Rogue Sport402021Engine
2019 Rogue Sport941102Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2018 Rogue Sport9480142Engine
2017 Rogue Sport734231Transmission & Drivetrain

Most common Nissan Rogue Sport problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    92 complaints
  • Electrical System
    68 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    64 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    52 complaints
  • Brakes
    46 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    25 complaints
  • Airbags
    16 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    12 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    10 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    7 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Nissan Rogue Sport received by NHTSA each month.

Nissan Rogue Sport recalls

  • Recall 23V093000Feb 16, 2023712,458 vehiclesModel years 2017–2022

    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.

  • Recall 19V654000Sep 12, 20191,228,830 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

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