Nissan Rogue Reliability
Quick answer
The Nissan Rogue has 1.36 NHTSA owner complaints per 1,000 vehicles sold across the 2015–2022 model years. In CarWhere's ranking of 26 SUVs by NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold (2015–2022, serious complaints weighted double and adjusted for vehicle age), the Rogue places 5th: one of the lowest complaint rates in that group. Across model years 2008–2026, owners filed 7,396 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the transmission and the engine, and NHTSA lists 46 recall campaigns. CarWhere's year-by-year analysis flags 2016–2018, 2022 and 2023 as years to avoid and rates 2020 as a better year. Model years 2024–2026 have had less than three years on the road, so their complaint counts are still building.
By CarWhere Research · Last reviewed 2026-11-10 · Source: NHTSA
1.36
Complaints per 1,000 sold (2015–2022)
7,396
NHTSA owner complaints (2008–2026)
46
Recall campaigns
5
Years to avoid
Most-reported Nissan Rogue problems
NHTSA owner complaints for model years 2008–2026, by the component owners named, filed 2007–2026. A complaint can name more than one component. The last three columns count complaints that report a crash, a fire or an injury.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crash | Fire | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 1,851 | 25% | 31 | 5 | 15 |
| Engine | 1,234 | 17% | 31 | 28 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 981 | 13% | 20 | 77 | 16 |
| Air bags | 829 | 11% | 138 | 4 | 89 |
| Service brakes | 659 | 9% | 87 | 5 | 45 |
| Speed control / throttle | 610 | 8% | 47 | 2 | 20 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 527 | 7% | 45 | 1 | 20 |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 440 | 6% | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Of all 7,396 complaints, 340 (5%) report a crash, 115 (2%) a fire and 225 (3%) an injury.
For 2020-and-newer models (1,985 complaints), the most-reported areas are the engine (618), windshield visibility (246), the electrical system (225), the transmission (221).
Nissan Rogue complaints by model year
Where problems concentrate. Year flags come from CarWhere's years-to-avoid analysis, which compares each Rogue model year with the model's other years. The full year-by-year verdicts are on the years-to-avoid page.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 429 | 5 | Powertrain / transmission | — |
| 2009 | 320 | 3 | Air bags | — |
| 2010 | 282 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | — |
| 2011 | 363 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | — |
| 2012 | 319 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | — |
| 2013 | 610 | 1 | Powertrain / transmission | — |
| 2014 | 440 | 10 | Powertrain / transmission | — |
| 2015 | 554 | 9 | Powertrain / transmission | — |
| 2016 | 543 | 7 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2017 | 602 | 5 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2018 | 609 | 3 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2019 | 340 | 3 | Service brakes | — |
| 2020 | 154 | 1 | Forward collision avoidance | Better year |
| 2021 | 296 | 10 | Electrical system | — |
| 2022 | 270 | 6 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2023 | 770 | 6 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2024(new) | 233 | 4 | Engine | — |
| 2025(new) | 204 | 3 | Visibility / wipers | — |
| 2026(new) | 58 | 2 | Visibility / wipers | — |
Raw counts are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, and older years have had longer to collect complaints. Years marked "new" have had less than three years on the road. — = not flagged either way.
Nissan Rogue recalls
NHTSA lists 46 recall campaigns across Nissan Rogue model years 2008–2026. The ones below cover the most model years. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Model years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V093000Feb 16, 2023 | 2014–2020 | Electrical system — ignition / anti-theft / immobilizer/proximity / key/sender | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving. |
| 15V032000Jan 26, 2015 | 2008–2014 | Electrical system | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007, to November 26, 2013, and 2014 Nissan Rogue Select vehicles manufactured September 23, 2013, to July 2, 2014.… |
| 25V437000Jun 27, 2025 | 2021–2024 | Engine & cooling — engine / hard parts internal/mechanical | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo)… |
| 16V244000Apr 26, 2016 | 2014–2017 | Air bags — sensor / occupant classification | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017… |
| 26V080000Feb 12, 2026 | 2023–2025 | Engine & cooling — engine / hard parts internal/mechanical | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. Increased temperatures can break down the engine oil, which may cause the engine… |
Best and worst Rogue years
- Years to avoid: 2016–2018, 2022 and 2023.
- Better years: 2020.
- 2024–2026: too new to judge fully; complaint counts are still building.
Nissan Rogue years to avoid: the verdict for every model year →
What to inspect on a used Nissan Rogue
Based on the components owners report most. None of these replaces an independent pre-purchase inspection.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: check the VIN for open recalls; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records before you pay.
Check this exact car
Any Nissan Rogue can be better or worse than the model's record. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015. Free preview first; the full report is $12.99, one time.
Nissan Rogue reliability FAQ
Is the Nissan Rogue reliable?
The Nissan Rogue has 1.36 NHTSA owner complaints per 1,000 vehicles sold across the 2015–2022 model years. In CarWhere's ranking of 26 SUVs by NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold (2015–2022, serious complaints weighted double and adjusted for vehicle age), the Rogue places 5th: one of the lowest complaint rates in that group. Across model years 2008–2026, owners filed 7,396 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the transmission and the engine, and NHTSA lists 46 recall campaigns. CarWhere's year-by-year analysis flags 2016–2018, 2022 and 2023 as years to avoid and rates 2020 as a better year. Model years 2024–2026 have had less than three years on the road, so their complaint counts are still building.
What are the most common Nissan Rogue problems?
In NHTSA owner complaints for model years 2008–2026, the most-reported areas are the transmission (1,851), the engine (1,234), the electrical system (981) and air bags (829). For 2020-and-newer models, the most-reported areas are the engine, windshield visibility and the electrical system. One complaint can name more than one component, and complaints are unverified owner reports.
What years of the Nissan Rogue should you avoid?
CarWhere's year-by-year analysis flags 2016–2018, 2022 and 2023 as years to avoid and rates 2020 as a better year. Each model year is compared only with other Rogue years: complaints are adjusted for time on the road, and serious ones (engine, transmission, brakes, steering, fuel system, or a reported crash, fire or injury) count double, with a smaller adjustment for recall campaigns.
How long does a Nissan Rogue last?
In CarWhere's lifespan study, 0.6% of 44,573 used Rogue listings in the US had passed 200,000 miles and 4.3% had passed 150,000. Among those 10+ years old, 3.6% are past 200,000 miles. Maintenance history matters more than the model average for any one car.
How many recalls does the Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA lists 46 recall campaigns covering Nissan Rogue model years 2008–2026. The one covering the most model years is 23V093000 (electrical system, 2014–2020). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How do I check a specific used Nissan Rogue?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
How we measure Rogue reliability
- Complaints are every NHTSA owner complaint filed for the Nissan Rogue, model years 2008–2026, across all the body-style and trim names NHTSA files them under, de-duplicated by complaint number. They are unverified owner reports.
- Complaints per 1,000 sold divides the 3,368 complaints for the 2015–2022 model years by 2,483,134 vehicles sold in the US in those calendar years (published sales figures), times 1,000.
- The SUVs ranking uses the same complaints and sales, weights serious complaints double and adjusts for vehicle age, then compares 26 models. See the full ranking.
- Year flags compare each Rogue model year only with other Rogue years, so they say which years to prefer, not how the Rogue compares with other models.
- This is federal complaint and recall data, not a survey and not comparable to Consumer Reports or J.D. Power ratings. It does not estimate repair costs.
Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints and NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-11-10; published U.S. sales figures; CarWhere years-to-avoid analysis.
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