Nissan Rogue problems, complaints & recalls by model year
Across 8 model years (2018–2025), NHTSA has logged 2,991 owner complaints and 24 safety recalls for the Nissan Rogue. That averages 81.0 complaints per year on the road — more complaints than typical (index 1.92 against all tracked vehicles). Within the Compact SUVs segment it ranks #10 of 12 for fewest complaints per year; the segment average is 62.1.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Analysis
The trend is improving. Measured on complaints filed in the first two years on the road and compared with other vehicles of the same model year, the 2023 and 2024 models run 34% below the 2018 and 2019 models (139 early complaints per model year versus 231).
The 2023 model year has the highest rate (190.0 complaints per year) and the 2020 model year the lowest (31.0). The 2023 model year runs at least 50% above the model's own average — the one to research most carefully. The 2020 model year sits well below the model's average.
Across all tracked model years the most common problem area is Engine (28.2% of complaints), followed by Brakes (13.5%) and Interior & equipment (13.3%). Recurring terms in owner reports: “shattered”, “engine malfunction”, “cooling”, “aeb” and “engine engine”. 168 complaints (5.6%) describe a crash or fire; across all model years owners report 146 injuries and 0 deaths.
In the last 12 months owners filed 982 complaints versus 475 in the previous 12 months — the pace is rising. The 2023 model year generated the most recent reports (382). Across model years, half of all reported incidents occur within 30 months of the model year's start.
Recalls: 24 recall campaigns across the tracked model years, most of them received in 2021 (8), 3 fixable over the air. 5 NHTSA defect investigations have covered this model, 1 still open; the latest is “2021 Nissan Rogue Inner Tie Rod Failures” (opened 2024-08-05, closed 2026-08-24).
Segment peers with fewer complaints per year include Mazda CX-5, Volkswagen Tiguan, Kia Sportage and Jeep Compass; Ford Escape and Honda CR-V have more.
Model years at a glance
| Year | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index | Complaints in first 2 years on the road | vs. same-year average | Last 12 months | Recalls | Most common issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 702 | 80.9 | 1.92 | 296 | 3.32 | 19 | 3 | Brakes | View › |
| 2019 | 431 | 56.2 | 1.34 | 167 | 2.07 | 42 | 3 | Brakes | View › |
| 2020 Fewest complaints | 207 | 31.0 | 0.74 | 62 | 1.09 | 32 | 1 | Driver-assist systems | View › |
| 2021 | 320 | 56.4 | 1.34 | 75 | 1.23 | 89 | 13 | Engine | View › |
| 2022 | 267 | 57.1 | 1.36 | 54 | 0.73 | 123 | 7 | Engine | View › |
| 2023 Years to research carefully | 698 | 190.0 | 4.52 | 187 | 2.25 | 382 | 6 | Engine | View › |
| 2024 | 190 | 71.0 | 1.69 | 92 | 1.31 | 130 | 4 | Engine | View › |
| 2025 | 176 | 105.2 | 2.5 | — | — | 165 | 3 | Body & structure | View › |
1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road. Complaints in first 2 years on the road: vs. same-year average. How we count
Trend · vs. same-year average
Complaints in first 2 years on the road ÷ All-vehicle average (1.00)
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 982 · Previous 12 months: 475 Rising
Problem areas
Interior & equipment ›
398 · 13.3% · 1.48 vs. all vehicles · Rising
- shattered92
- window86
- glass77
- exploded60
Driver-assist systems ›
259 · 8.7% · 1.51 vs. all vehicles · Falling
- braking96
- emergency80
- automatic71
- collision82
Transmission / powertrain ›
140 · 4.7% · 0.4 vs. all vehicles · Rising
- transmission65
- cvt24
- warning57
- units brand4
Airbags & seat belts ›
95 · 3.2% · 0.83 vs. all vehicles · Rising
- airbag28
- deployed25
- passenger36
- seat33
Other
57 · 1.9% · 1.05 vs. all vehicles · Too few recent reports to judge
- seat32
- moves6
- forth6
- backwards5
Wheels, tires & suspension
32 · 1.1% · 0.43 vs. all vehicles · Too few recent reports to judge
- tires16
- grandtrek3
- tread5
- quality5
Lighting
6 · 0.2% · 0.13 vs. all vehicles · Too few recent reports to judge
Only problem areas with at least 40 complaints get their own page.
Common terms in reports
- shattered234
- engine malfunction121
- cooling197
- aeb125
- engine engine163
- emergency290
- automatic233
- window208
Vehicle age at incident
Median age at incident: 30 months
What owners report
The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle independently accelerated and the brakes failed to operate while the brake pedal was depressed, causing the front center of the vehicle to crash into a…
I was driving when I was pulled over by a police officer for speeding I was going 5 over the speed limit (Speed limit was 65). As the officer approached my vehicle, he noticed flames coming from the engine compartment before I was aware there was any issue.
On 9/1/2026 sometime between the hours of 1pm and 5pm, the rear windshield of my rogue, completely shattered. The vehicle was parked on my driveway. Nothing around my car, ring camera did not pick up anything. It simply just shattered.
Constant strong fuel smell that last for day I'm a disabled veteran and I had really bad headaches after driving each time.
I am filing this complaint regarding Nissan's handling of an open safety recall involving my vehicle and the subsequent engine failure.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Segment peers · Compact SUVs
| # | Models | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index | Trend | Recent activity | Recalls | Most common issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mazda CX-5 | 826 | 18.9 | 0.45 | Worsening | Steady | 3 | Engine |
| 2 | Volkswagen Tiguan | 1,181 | 28.2 | 0.67 | Improving | Rising | 26 | Engine |
| 3 | Kia Sportage | 949 | 28.5 | 0.68 | Worsening | Rising | 11 | Engine |
| 4 | Jeep Compass | 1,819 | 34.7 | 0.83 | Improving | Steady | 11 | Engine |
| 5 | Subaru Forester | 2,417 | 49.5 | 1.18 | Improving | Steady | 12 | Body & structure |
| 6 | Jeep Cherokee | 2,798 | 61.9 | 1.47 | Improving | Steady | 21 | Transmission / powertrain |
| 7 | Chevrolet Equinox | 1,917 | 62.9 | 1.49 | Stable | Steady | 23 | Engine |
| 8 | Toyota RAV4 | 3,075 | 71.4 | 1.7 | Improving | Steady | 23 | Engine |
| 9 | Hyundai Tucson | 2,247 | 73.5 | 1.75 | Worsening | Rising | 14 | Engine |
| 10 | Nissan Rogue | 2,991 | 81.0 | 1.92 | Improving | Rising | 24 | Engine |
| 11 | Ford Escape | 5,144 | 97.3 | 2.31 | Stable | Steady | 49 | Engine |
| 12 | Honda CR-V | 5,760 | 137.9 | 3.28 | Stable | Steady | 24 | Steering |
Recalls by year received
- Campaigns: 24
- Do-not-drive / park-outside: 0
- Over-the-air fix: 3
Safety recalls: 2018 (3) · 2019 (3) · 2020 (1) · 2021 (13) · 2022 (7) · 2023 (6) · 2024 (4) · 2025 (3)
Investigations
- 2021 Nissan Rogue Inner Tie Rod Failures Closed
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to assess allegations of tie rod bending, deformation, or related steering linkage damage in certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. A bent tie rod can affect wheel alignment and steering geometry, and in some circumstances may result in steering pull, abnormal tire wear, reduced steering precision, difficulty maintaining directional …
- Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure Closed
On December 13, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-023 to investigate allegations of engine failures leading to loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021-2023 Nissan Rogue; MY 2019-2021 Nissan Altima; and MY 2019-2021 Infiniti QX50 vehicles. At that time, ODI had received 6 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) and multiple early warning reports, with consumers reporting e…
- Pedestrian alert sounds Closed
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and ele…
- False Automatic Emergency Braking Open
NHTSA received a defect petition (DP19-001) from the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) on March 21, 2019 alleging that the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system on Model Year (MY) 2017-2018 Nissan Rogue and Rogue Sport vehicles was engaging in cases where there was no obstruction in the path of the vehicle. The CAS petition additionally alleges that, based on Nissan's actions, the manufacturer is aw…
- False Automatic Emergency Braking Closed
NHTSA received a letter from the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) on March 21, 2019 alleging that the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system on Model Year (MY) 2017-2018 Nissan Rogue and Rogue Sport vehicles was engaging in cases where there was no obstruction in the path of the vehicle. The CAS petition additionally alleged that, based on Nissan's actions, the manufacturer was aware of the issue du…
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Rogue model year has the most complaints?
The 2023 model year has the highest rate (190.0 complaints per year) and the 2020 model year the lowest (31.0).
Is the Nissan Rogue getting better or worse?
The trend is improving. Measured on complaints filed in the first two years on the road and compared with other vehicles of the same model year, the 2023 and 2024 models run 34% below the 2018 and 2019 models (139 early complaints per model year versus 231). In the last 12 months owners filed 982 complaints versus 475 in the previous 12 months — the pace is rising.
What are the most common Nissan Rogue problems?
Across all tracked model years the most common problem area is Engine (28.2% of complaints), followed by Brakes (13.5%) and Interior & equipment (13.3%). Recurring terms in owner reports: “shattered”, “engine malfunction”, “cooling”, “aeb” and “engine engine”.
How does the Nissan Rogue compare with other Compact SUVs?
Within the Compact SUVs segment it ranks #10 of 12 for fewest complaints per year; the segment average is 62.1. Segment peers with fewer complaints per year include Mazda CX-5, Volkswagen Tiguan, Kia Sportage and Jeep Compass; Ford Escape and Honda CR-V have more.
Does the Nissan Rogue have recalls or open investigations?
Recalls: 24 recall campaigns across the tracked model years, most of them received in 2021 (8), 3 fixable over the air. 5 NHTSA defect investigations have covered this model, 1 still open; the latest is “2021 Nissan Rogue Inner Tie Rod Failures” (opened 2024-08-05, closed 2026-08-24).