2026 Nissan Rogue Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · 53 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Rogue years
Far fewer complaints than other years 19th of 21 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Nissan Rogue. That ranks 19th out of 21 Rogue model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (10 complaints, 19%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2026 Nissan Rogue problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System10
Engine10 · ~3,640 mi
Unknown or Other10
Visibility/wiper8
Power Train7 · ~1,587 mi
Visibility6 · ~1,300 mi
Structure5
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Service Brakes4
Steering2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1019%———
Engine1019%3,640——
Unknown or Other1019%———
Visibility/wiper815%———
Power Train713%1,587——
Visibility611%1,300——
Structure59%———
Forward Collision Avoidance48%———
Service Brakes48%———
Steering24%———
Exterior Lighting12%———
Fuel/propulsion System12%———
Lane Departure12%———
Seat Belts12%———
Suspension12%———
Tires12%———
Vehicle Speed Control12%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 52 complaints
2025: 1202512026: 52202652

n = 53 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2026 Nissan Rogue recalls (2)

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Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)Jun 30, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V419000 · 5,823 vehicles

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The instrument panel may not display the transmission gear selection indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."

Risk: A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission control valve assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PD198. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.

Tires:temporary/emergency spare tireDec 23, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V912000 · 4,655 vehicles

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The incorrect-size spare tire may have been installed, which does not match the tire size and inflation pressure information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: Incorrect spare tire pressure information on the placard may lead to incorrect inflation of the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 25, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PD180. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 6, 2026.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Multiple times the seat belt on driver side gets stuck making it a safety hazard, could happen to other seat belts but it is unsafe to have a passenger. The belt gets stuck in the webbing/anchor. I have been stranded in a parking lot multiple times till I figure out how to unstuck it in the…

Seat Belts · received Oct 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11771101

The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on several occasions, the RPM elevated to 8,000 RPM without the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact slowed down and came to a complete stop, and the vehicle shut off, and the lights were…

Engine · received Oct 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770238

My daughter suffered a catastrophic failure of the drivetrain in her 2023 Nissan Rogue while leaving Knoxville, Tennessee, on [XXX]. I had the car towed to Ted Russell Nissan, 8565 Kingston Pike, 37919. After a few days, they informed us that it would be repaired under warranty and provided us with…

Structure · received Oct 7, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769563

Went out to grab something for the Rogue and noticed the rear windshield was blown out from the inside. Glass was all over outside of the vehicle. The vehicle sat overnight and had not been used for 10 hours before it was seen. [XXX] left a half hour before and didn’t see any damage. INFORMATION…

Unknown or Other · received Oct 7, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769658

I picked up my adult daughter from the LAX on August 5th at 9:00am. I was in the driver’s seat and pushed the button to open the liftgate, so she could load her luggage. As she was loading her luggage, the power liftgate closed on her - unprompted. It hit her in the back of the head. (across the…

Unknown or Other · received Oct 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769006

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Nissan Rogue?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 10 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2026 Nissan Rogue?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2026 Nissan Rogue a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rogue model years, the 2026 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.