Nissan Rogue Steering Problems
Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Nissan Rogue across 19 model years. The 2017 model year has the most (24). The words owners use most often: “tie rod” (6% of reports).
- 204steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 22mention a crash
- 13mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 27%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.
- Tie rod: mentioned in 13 of 204 complaints (6%)
- Turn steering: mentioned in 13 of 204 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 116 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 204 complaints, 22 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 13 an injury.
Nissan Rogue steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2025 Rogue | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2024 Rogue | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2023 Rogue | 9 | 1% | 30,200 |
| 2022 Rogue | 6 | 2% | 50,000 |
| 2021 Rogue | 18 | 6% | 56,000 |
| 2020 Rogue | 4 | 3% | 1,500 |
| 2019 Rogue | 11 | 3% | 17,700 |
| 2018 Rogue | 19 | 3% | 26,000 |
| 2017 Rogue | 24 | 4% | 24,000 |
| 2016 Rogue | 23 | 4% | 2,999 |
| 2015 Rogue | 13 | 2% | 28,225 |
| 2014 Rogue | 7 | 2% | 33,000 |
| 2013 Rogue | 12 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2012 Rogue | 3 | 1% | 82,000 |
| 2011 Rogue | 17 | 5% | 99,000 |
| 2010 Rogue | 9 | 3% | 113,378 |
| 2009 Rogue | 9 | 3% | 55,000 |
| 2008 Rogue | 14 | 3% | 113,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Steering:column
Model years: 2014
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Rogue vehicles manufactured January 10, 2014, to January 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, an incorrect bolt may have been used to connect the intermediate shaft to the upper steering assembly.
Risk: The incorrect bolts could loosen and fall out resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners and, dealers will inspect and repair all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Steering:electric power assist system
Model years: 2011
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 rogue vehicles manufactured from august 17, 2010, through october 30, 2010. The circuit board may not have been installed in the correct position on certain electric power steering (eps) assist control units. This may cause additional stress on the solder of the terminal to the circuit board resulting in the solder cracking and separating completely from the circuit board.
Risk: As the circuit board fails, the power steering assist feature will stop functioning, increasing the force needed to steer the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the eps control unit if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during december 2011. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Steering:gear box:shaft pitman
Model years: 2008, 2009
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 rogue vehicles. A screw in the steering gear housing cover may loosen over time and could fall out. As it loosens, the steering response of the vehicle may be compromised but the driver will retain steering control.
Risk: The screw may eventually come out of the steering gear cover. If large steering inputs are made with the cover screw missing the pinion shaft may come out of the steering gear resulting in a complete loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect whether the steering gear cover screw is loose and will be retightened to the proper specification. Dealers will also install a cover plate to prevent the screw from possibly coming out of the steering gear. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during november 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am reporting a severe safety hazard regarding unresolved secondary electrical component damage caused directly by the Recall PC934 factory defect on my 2017 Nissan Rogue SL AWD. The vehicle experienced severe moisture entry, heavy rust on the driver-side floorboard, a complete loss of Electronic…
While driving the steering wheel pulled to the left then shook a little after. Then it kind of pulled to the right. I kept driving and later in afternoon received email from Nissan that my Electronic Power Steering System may not be functioning properly. They recommended to have it serviced asap…
I was driving on the highway to work. All of a sudden my car lost control and started spinning in circles. I attempted to steer and break but it would not stop. All the lights came on on the dash with an engine warning. I lost total control and slammed into a guardrail. I did call 911 because I was…
Component: Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Left Lower Arm Description: While operating the vehicle at approximately 5 mph, the left (drivers' side) front lower control arm suffered a catastrophic structural material failure, snapping completely into two parts by the ball joint without warning. The…
This winter a crack in the seal opened up on the driver's side wheel well. We were not aware of the crack. We noticed that the car was collecting water in the carpets down on the floor board. The water became increasingly worse over time down on the floor of the car. We tried looking for leaks and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Rogues have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 204 owner complaints about steering 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 steering?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Nissan Rogue?
The most frequent phrase is “tie rod”, in 13 of 204 complaints, followed by “turn steering” (13).
Other Nissan Rogue problems
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- Service Brakes problems (643)
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