Nissan Rogue Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 643 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Nissan Rogue across 19 model years. The 2018 model year has the most (261). The words owners use most often: “emergency braking” (15% of reports).
- 643service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 82mention a crash
- 39mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 26%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Emergency braking: mentioned in 96 of 643 complaints (15%)
- City street: mentioned in 35 of 643 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 436 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 643 complaints, 82 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 39 an injury.
Nissan Rogue service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 4 | 8% | — |
| 2025 Rogue | 4 | 2% | — |
| 2024 Rogue | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2023 Rogue | 17 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Rogue | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Rogue | 14 | 5% | 16,146 |
| 2020 Rogue | 32 | 21% | 8,563 |
| 2019 Rogue | 123 | 36% | 4,000 |
| 2018 Rogue | 261 | 39% | 12,100 |
| 2017 Rogue | 111 | 19% | 25,000 |
| 2016 Rogue | 12 | 2% | 14,000 |
| 2015 Rogue | 21 | 4% | 27,829 |
| 2014 Rogue | 7 | 2% | 40,756 |
| 2013 Rogue | 5 | 1% | 26,314 |
| 2012 Rogue | 10 | 3% | 44,000 |
| 2011 Rogue | 6 | 2% | 32,225 |
| 2010 Rogue | 5 | 2% | 61,500 |
| 2009 Rogue | 5 | 2% | 43,000 |
| 2008 Rogue | 2 | 0% | 67,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Model years: 2021
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The left and/or right rear brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move and brake fluid to leak.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC933. The two vehicles that were previously inspected under recall 21V-286 and did not receive a brake caliper replacement will need to have the new remedy completed.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Model years: 2021
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The rear left and/or right brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move and brake fluid to leak.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC804.
Service brakes
Model years: 2014, 2015
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to November 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to November 15, 2014. During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued.
Risk: The under-torqued fasteners may result in a brake caliper separating from the wheel assembly causing a reduction in braking performance or reduced steering control. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten any loose bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
It activates the emergency brake while driving.
When going over a smooth surface the AWD would trigger the right rear brake and cause the caliper to hang. Over time I started getting warning indicators on the dash that appeared to result in the EPB being reset. When taking the car in, it was identified that there was uneven brake wear, the…
dashboard displayed a "Forward Driving Aids Temporarily Disabled" message, and over the next 30 minutes, the braking system steadily failed until the pedal went completely dead, causing a multi-car collision
The brake booster vacuum hose (OEM part 47474â6RA0A) is unavailable nationwide. This part is essential for brake assist. Without it, the vehicle cannot be safely repaired. A failed hose causes hard brake pedal and reduced braking power. Nissan cannot supply the part, creating a safety hazard and…
Three days before the accident, I experienced an unusual issue with the vehicle. When I pressed the brake pedal to start the vehicle, I heard an unusual sound that I had not normally heard when starting the car. It was heard from the outside of my car and as well as I felt it on brakes as I pressed…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Rogues have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 643 owner complaints about service brakes for the Nissan Rogue. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Rogue service brakes?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Nissan Rogue?
The most frequent phrase is “emergency braking”, in 96 of 643 complaints, followed by “city street” (35).
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