Nissan Rogue problems and known issues

Generation:

First generation (2008–2013)

Years:

2008–2013 (and 2014 Rogue Select)

Powertrain:

All

Snow, water and road salt can seep through the driver-side carpet of 2008–2013 Rogues and 2014 Rogue Selects and short a wiring harness connector, which can start a fire. Dealers inspect the kick-panel connector and fit a new connector and waterproof seal if needed, free of charge. NHTSA lists 468,815 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [20]

Generation:

First generation (2008–2013)

Years:

2011

Powertrain:

All

On certain 2011 Rogues built August–October 2010 the electric power steering control unit's circuit board may be mispositioned, cracking the solder and cutting power assist. Dealers replace the control unit as needed, free of charge. NHTSA lists 7,365 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [21]

Generation:

First generation (2008–2013)

Years:

2008–2009

Powertrain:

All

A screw in the steering gear housing cover of 2008–2009 Rogues can loosen and fall out; with large steering inputs the pinion shaft could then come out, causing a loss of steering. Dealers retighten the screw and add a cover plate, free of charge. NHTSA lists 163,659 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [22]

Generation:

First generation (2008–2013)

Years:

2008

Powertrain:

All

A part in the passenger seat occupant sensor on 2008 Rogues and other 2007–2009 Nissan and Infiniti models may be out of specification and interrupt its signal, which can suppress the passenger air bag. Dealers test the system and replace the seat cushion sensor as needed, free of charge. The 204,361 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Rogue.

Sources: [23]

Generation:

First generation (2008–2013)

Years:

2008–2010

Powertrain:

2.5L 4-cylinder with Xtronic CVT

Nissan's owner warranty page states that 2003–2010 vehicles with a continuously variable transmission carry a 10-year/120,000-mile CVT limited warranty extension. EPA's listings show the 2008 and 2010 Rogue with a CVT. By now the 10-year term has run out on almost every one of these vehicles.

Sources: [25][26][27]

Generation:

Second generation (2014–2020)

Years:

2014–2020

Powertrain:

All

On 2014–2020 Rogues and 2017–2022 Rogue Sports with a flip-out (jackknife) ignition key, the key can collapse while driving; bumping it can switch the engine off, and the air bags may then not deploy. Dealers fit a spacer into the key, free of charge. The 712,458 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Rogue.

Sources: [10]

Generation:

Second generation (2014–2020)

Years:

2017

Powertrain:

All

On certain 2017 Rogues water can leak into the dash-side wiring harness connector and corrode it, creating a fire risk. Dealers apply grease and repair any corroded connector, free of charge. NHTSA lists 125,215 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [11]

Generation:

Second generation (2014–2020)

Years:

2014–2016

Powertrain:

All

Water and road salt entering the driver's footwell of 2014–2016 Rogues can corrode the under-dash harness connector. NHTSA's summary lists failed power windows or seats, an AWD warning light, battery drain and a fire risk. Dealers replace the connectors and grease them as needed, free of charge. NHTSA lists 664,779 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [12]

Generation:

Second generation (2014–2020)

Years:

2017–2019

Powertrain:

Hybrid

The hydraulic brake booster in certain 2017–2019 Rogue Hybrids can overheat internally and lose power assist, which lengthens stopping distances. Dealers replace the brake booster supply unit free of charge. NHTSA lists 5,904 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [13]

Generation:

Second generation (2014–2020)

Years:

2018–2019

Powertrain:

All

On many 2018–2019 Nissans, including the Rogue and Rogue Sport, the camera display settings can be adjusted so the rear image disappears and stays off the next time the vehicle is in reverse. Dealers update the camera software free of charge. The 1,228,830 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Rogue.

Sources: [14]

Generation:

Second generation (2014–2020)

Years:

2014–2017

Powertrain:

All

The occupant classification system in 2014–2017 Rogues and many other 2013–2017 Nissans can misread an adult passenger as a child or an empty seat and switch off the passenger front air bag. Dealers reprogram the air bag and classification control units free of charge. The 3,296,947 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Rogue.

Sources: [15]

Generation:

Second generation (2014–2020)

Years:

2014–2016

Powertrain:

All

Liftgate support stays on 2014–2016 Rogues built through January 2016 may lack enough anti-corrosion treatment and can break off under pressure, risking injury. Dealers replace the stays free of charge. NHTSA lists 108,503 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [16]

Generation:

Second generation (2014–2020)

Years:

2014

Powertrain:

All

Poor nickel plating inside the fuel pump of certain 2014 Rogues can cause the pump to fail and the engine to stall without warning. This recall followed an earlier 2014 Rogue fuel pump campaign (15V197, 29,297 vehicles). Dealers replace the fuel pump free of charge. NHTSA lists 46,671 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [17][18]

Generation:

Second generation (2014–2020)

Years:

2015

Powertrain:

All

A shift knob problem on certain 2015 Rogues built February–May 2015 can let the shifter leave Park without the brake pedal pressed, so the vehicle could roll. Dealers inspect and replace the knob as needed, free of charge. NHTSA lists 33,880 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [19]

Generation:

Second generation (2014–2020)

Years:

2014–2018

Powertrain:

Xtronic CVT

Under a CVT class action settlement, the powertrain warranty on 2014–2018 Rogues was extended from 60 months or 60,000 miles to 84 months or 84,000 miles, whichever occurs first, according to BBB National Programs, which arbitrates disputes under the settlement. This is a warranty extension, not a safety recall.

Sources: [24]

Generation:

Third generation (2021 onward)

Years:

2023–2025

Powertrain:

1.5L VC-Turbo 3-cylinder

On certain 2023–2025 Rogues with the 1.5-liter three-cylinder VC-Turbo engine, high temperatures can break down the engine oil until the bearings seize, which can cause engine failure and a loss of drive power, and a breached block can release hot oil and start a fire. Dealers reprogram the engine computer, check for trouble codes and may inspect the oil pan for metal debris and replace the engine, free of charge. NHTSA lists 323,917 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [1]

Generation:

Third generation (2021 onward)

Years:

2024–2025

Powertrain:

1.5L VC-Turbo 3-cylinder

Certain 2024–2025 Rogues with the 1.5-liter VC-Turbo engine can have gears inside the electronic throttle body that break, cutting drive power. Dealers reprogram the engine computer and inspect or replace the throttle body as needed, free of charge. NHTSA lists 318,782 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [2]

Generation:

Third generation (2021 onward)

Years:

2021–2024

Powertrain:

1.5L VC-Turbo 3-cylinder

Certain 2021–2024 Rogues with the VC-Turbo engine, along with 2019–2020 Altimas and some Infiniti QX50 and QX55 models, may have engine bearings with manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure, and a bearing failure can breach the block and release hot oil. Dealers reprogram the engine computer free of charge. The 443,899 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Rogue.

Sources: [3]

Generation:

Third generation (2021 onward)

Years:

2026

Powertrain:

All

Certain 2026 Rogues may not show which gear is selected on the instrument panel, so the driver may not notice the vehicle is out of Park. Dealers inspect and replace the transmission control valve assembly as needed, free of charge. NHTSA lists 5,823 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [4]

Generation:

Third generation (2021 onward)

Years:

2024–2025

Powertrain:

All

A software error in certain 2024–2025 Rogues, and 2025 Infiniti QX80s, can leave the rearview camera screen blank in reverse. The infotainment software is updated over the air or by a dealer, free of charge. The 37,236 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Rogue.

Sources: [5]

Generation:

Third generation (2021 onward)

Years:

2023

Powertrain:

All

Certain 2023 Rogues may have driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners that were built incorrectly and may not hold occupants properly in a crash. Dealers replace the front seat belt assemblies as needed, free of charge. NHTSA lists 9,720 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [6]

Generation:

Third generation (2021 onward)

Years:

2021

Powertrain:

All

Abnormal internal wear can make the fuel pump in certain 2021 Rogues overheat and fail, which can stall the engine. Dealers replace the fuel pump assembly free of charge. NHTSA lists 24,793 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [7]

Generation:

Third generation (2021 onward)

Years:

2021

Powertrain:

All

On certain 2021 Rogues the second-row upper tether wires may be poorly welded to the seatback frame, so a child seat may not stay anchored. Dealers inspect and replace the rear seatbacks as needed, free of charge. NHTSA lists 47,098 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [8]

Generation:

Third generation (2021 onward)

Years:

2021

Powertrain:

All

Certain 2021 Rogues may have rear brake calipers missing an internal bushing, which lets the seal move and brake fluid leak, reducing braking. Dealers inspect and replace the rear calipers as needed, free of charge. NHTSA lists 14,054 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [9]