Nissan Rogue Sport Problems by Year
Nissan Rogue Sport years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Rogue Sport year: 2018, 2019. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 Rogue Sport: 100 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2018 Rogue Sport: 95 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2017 Rogue Sport: 74 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2022 Rogue Sport: 12 complaints, 1 recall
- 2021 Rogue Sport: 23 complaints, 1 recall
- 2020 Rogue Sport: 40 complaints, 1 recall
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 Sport problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 84 | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 69 | 6 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 55 | 6 | 6 |
| Power Train | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 48 | 6 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 6 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 4 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Nissan Rogue Sport model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Rogue Sport | 12 | 1 | 5★ | Service Brakes | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 Rogue Sport | 23 | 1 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Rogue Sport | 40 | 1 | — | Engine | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Rogue Sport | 100 | 2 | 4★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2018 Rogue Sport | 95 | 2 | 4★ | Unknown or Other | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2017 Rogue Sport | 74 | 1 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Rogue Sport years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2018 (95), 2019 (100) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Rogue Sport 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 Sport?
Engine, with 84 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Nissan Rogue Sport have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.