Nissan Rogue Problems by Year
NHTSA has 7,341 owner complaints and 44 safety recalls on file for the Nissan Rogue, across 21 model years (1999–2026). The 2023 model year has the most complaints (736). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Nissan Rogue years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Rogue year: 2018, 2023. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2023 Rogue: 736 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2018 Rogue: 669 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2013 Rogue: 610 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1999 Rogue: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2007 Rogue: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2026 Rogue: 52 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Nissan Rogue problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 1,849 | 20 | 31 |
| Engine problems | 1,196 | 19 | 31 |
| Electrical System problems | 979 | 20 | 20 |
| Air Bags problems | 832 | 19 | 139 |
| Service Brakes problems | 643 | 19 | 82 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 605 | 19 | 47 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance problems | 537 | 17 | 45 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 437 | 19 | 4 |
| Structure problems | 316 | 19 | 19 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 211 | 15 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper problems | 205 | 17 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 204 | 19 | 22 |
| Seats problems | 173 | 18 | 6 |
| Visibility problems | 144 | 18 | 0 |
| Seat Belts problems | 130 | 18 | 16 |
| Suspension problems | 125 | 17 | 7 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 97 | 13 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 74 | 16 | 3 |
| Wheels | 64 | 14 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 59 | 16 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 53 | 10 | 4 |
| Lane Departure | 47 | 13 | 3 |
| Tires | 45 | 17 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 44 | 13 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 10 | 4 |
| Equipment | 12 | 7 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Communication | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Nissan Rogue problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2024: engine (66)
- 2023: engine (290) · engine and engine cooling (123) · fuel/propulsion system (98) · power train (79) · electrical system (57) · forward collision avoidance (53)
- 2022: engine (136)
- 2021: electrical system (62) · engine (52)
- 2020: forward collision avoidance (56)
- 2019: service brakes (123) · forward collision avoidance (100) · electrical system (62)
- 2018: service brakes (261) · forward collision avoidance (174) · electrical system (94) · engine (57)
- 2017: power train (123) · service brakes (111) · forward collision avoidance (76) · electrical system (73) · air bags (72) · engine (70)
- 2016: power train (176) · electrical system (125) · engine (64) · air bags (62)
- 2015: power train (140) · air bags (99) · electrical system (82) · engine (56)
- 2014: power train (115) · air bags (74) · electrical system (68) · fuel/propulsion system (64) · engine (53)
- 2013: power train (314) · engine (104) · air bags (90) · vehicle speed control (90) · electrical system (65)
- 2012: power train (136)
- 2011: power train (189) · vehicle speed control (62) · electrical system (52)
- 2010: power train (124) · vehicle speed control (66)
- 2009: air bags (101) · power train (101)
- 2008: power train (156) · air bags (129) · vehicle speed control (51)
All Nissan Rogue model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 52 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2025 Rogue | 191 | 3 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 Rogue | 215 | 4 | 5★ | Engine | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Rogue | 736 | 6 | 5★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2022 Rogue | 241 | 1 | 5★ | Engine | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 Rogue | 290 | 10 | 4★ | Unknown or Other | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2020 Rogue | 152 | 1 | 4★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Rogue | 338 | 3 | 4★ | Service Brakes | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2018 Rogue | 669 | 3 | 4★ | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2017 Rogue | 599 | 5 | 4★ | Unknown or Other | More complaints than other years |
| 2016 Rogue | 542 | 7 | 4★ | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2015 Rogue | 553 | 9 | 4★ | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2014 Rogue | 440 | 10 | 4★ | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2013 Rogue | 610 | 1 | 4★ | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2012 Rogue | 318 | 2 | 4★ | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2011 Rogue | 362 | 2 | 4★ | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2010 Rogue | 282 | 2 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2009 Rogue | 320 | 3 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2008 Rogue | 429 | 5 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2007 Rogue | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1999 Rogue | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Rogue years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2018 (669), 2023 (736) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Rogue year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Nissan Rogue?
Power Train, with 1,849 complaints across 20 model years.
How many recalls does the Nissan Rogue have?
44 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.