Nissan Rogue years to avoid (and the best years)
6,466 NHTSA owner complaints and 43 recalls across 17 model years, 2010 to 2026. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 6,466complaints
- 43recalls
- 317reported crashes
- 104reported fires
- 312reported injuries
- 4reported deaths
Which Nissan Rogue years should you avoid?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the Nissan Rogue year to avoid is 2023. The typical Nissan Rogue year has 336 complaints on file.
- 2023: 709 complaints, 2.1 times the typical year. Most complaints name the engine (55% of complaints) and the fuel system (15% of complaints).
What are the best Nissan Rogue years?
The Nissan Rogue years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2020 (151), 2022 (258) and 2021 (286). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 | 0.1× | 2 | 3 | 3 | Few red flags | Wipers and visibility |
| 2025 | 180 | 0.5× | 3 | 5 | 6 | Few red flags | Wipers and visibility |
| 2024 | 200 | 0.6× | 4 | 6 | 6 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2023 | 709 | 2.1× | 6 | 22 | 15 | Approach with caution | Engine |
| 2022 | 258 | 0.8× | 6 | 5 | 3 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2021 | 286 | 0.9× | 10 | 21 | 11 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2020 | 151 | 0.4× | 1 | 9 | 6 | Few red flags | Forward collision avoidance system |
| 2019 | 336 | 1.0× | 3 | 28 | 29 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2018 | 609 | 1.8× | 3 | 32 | 45 | Some concerns to check | Brakes |
| 2017 | 596 | 1.8× | 5 | 57 | 59 | Some concerns to check | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2016 | 539 | 1.6× | 7 | 35 | 36 | Some concerns to check | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2015 | 553 | 1.6× | 9 | 30 | 40 | Some concerns to check | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2014 | 440 | 1.3× | 10 | 22 | 22 | Some concerns to check | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2013 | 609 | 1.8× | 1 | 14 | 9 | Some concerns to check | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2012 | 318 | 0.9× | 2 | 8 | 7 | Some concerns to check | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2011 | 362 | 1.1× | 2 | 10 | 5 | Some concerns to check | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2010 | 282 | 0.8× | 2 | 10 | 10 | Some concerns to check | Transmission and drivetrain |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 2,482 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain1,375 (55%)
- Structure & body467 (19%)
- Electrical & infotainment185 (7%)
- Other systems126 (5%)
- Brakes118 (5%)
Recalls (43)
Transmission · 26V419000 · Jun 2026 · model year 2026
A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Engine · 26V080000 · Feb 2026 · model years 2023, 2024, 2025
Engine failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Fuel system · 26V081000 · Feb 2026 · model years 2024, 2025
Broken throttle body gears can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tires · 25V912000 · Dec 2025 · model year 2026
Incorrect spare tire pressure information on the placard may lead to incorrect inflation of the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Engine · 25V437000 · Jun 2025 · model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Safety · 24V748000 · Oct 2024 · model years 2024, 2025
The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 24V156000 · Feb 2024 · model year 2023
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Airbags · 24V154000 · Feb 2024 · model year 2023
An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Brakes · 23V791000 · Nov 2023 · model year 2021
A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Seat belts · 23V374000 · May 2023 · model year 2023
A loose rear seat belt anchor fastener may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Safety · 23V268000 · Apr 2023 · model year 2023
An unsecured seat with broken welds may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Electrical system · 23V093000 · Feb 2023 · model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Electrical system · 22V875000 · Nov 2022 · model year 2017
A corroded dash side harness connector increases the risk of a fire.
Safety · 22V772000 · Oct 2022 · model years 2021, 2022
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 22V666000 · Sep 2022 · model years 2021, 2022
Seat belts that do not retract properly may be difficult to operate, preventing their usage, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fuel system · 22V660000 · Aug 2022 · model year 2022
A hole in the fuel tank could leak, increasing the risk of fire.
Safety · 22V527000 · Jul 2022 · model years 2021, 2022
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 22V259000 · Apr 2022 · model year 2022
Road debris may puncture the thin fuel tank wall, causing a gas leak and increasing the risk of a fire. In addition, the fuel tank may not perform as expected during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Electrical system · 22V024000 · Jan 2022 · model years 2014, 2015, 2016
Corrosion in the electrical connector can result in power window/seat failure, all-wheel-drive warning light illumination, battery drainage, and electrical connector damage that increases the risk of a fire.
Fuel system · 21V957000 · Dec 2021 · model year 2021
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Engine · 21V839000 · Oct 2021 · model years 2017, 2018, 2019
A blown fuse may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 21V474000 · Jun 2021 · model year 2021
An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Brakes · 21V286000 · Apr 2021 · model year 2021
A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Safety · 21V186000 · Mar 2021 · model year 2021
The wheel vibration may break the wheel studs and cause the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 21V068000 · Feb 2021 · model year 2021
An improperly secured fuel hose may leak, increasing the risk of a fire. The fuel hose may also disconnect completely, causing the engine to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 19V654000 · Sep 2019 · model years 2018, 2019
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Safety · 17V716000 · Nov 2017 · model year 2016
In the event of a crash, the improperly welded seat back frames may increase the risk of injury.
Safety · 17V663000 · Oct 2017 · model years 2016, 2017
The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.
Airbags · 16V911000 · Dec 2016 · model years 2015, 2016
If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Airbags · 16V244000 · Apr 2016 · model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Structure · 16V219000 · Apr 2016 · model years 2014, 2015, 2016
Corrosion of one or both of the rear lift gate support stays could cause a sudden release of pressure. If this occurs, the support stays may break off, increasing the risk of injury.
Fuel system · 16V149000 · Mar 2016 · model year 2014
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 15V775000 · Nov 2015 · model year 2015
If the shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 15V453000 · Jul 2015 · model year 2015
A door that does not fully latch may result in the door opening while the car is moving. The distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
Safety · 15V368000 · Jun 2015 · model year 2015
The labels list the incorrect tire size. Installing tires of the incorrect size may increase the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 15V197000 · Apr 2015 · model year 2014
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 15V032000 · Jan 2015 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
Brakes · 15V012000 · Jan 2015 · model years 2014, 2015
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.
Safety · 14V229000 · May 2014 · model year 2014
If the lug nut becomes loose from not being properly tightened, it may fall off, allowing the other lug nuts to become loose, possibly resulting in a wheel separation, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Steering · 14V218000 · Apr 2014 · model year 2014
The incorrect bolts could loosen and fall out resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Tires · 12V068000 · Feb 2012 · model year 2012
A NON-ACTIVE TPMS CANNOT WARN A DRIVER THAT A TIRE IS UNDERINFLATED. UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BLOWOUT AND POSSIBLE CRASH.
Steering · 11V565000 · Nov 2011 · model year 2011
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.
Safety · 10V401000 · Sep 2010 · model year 2010
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.