NHTSA has received 176 owner complaints about the 2025 Nissan Rogue, or 105.2 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 2.50, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #74 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Nissan models its rate is 261% higher; against other Compact SUVs it is 69% higher.
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
Complaints filed between 2024-12-26 and 2026-08-28. Median delay from incident to filing: 2 days.
176Complaints
105.2Complaints per year on the road
2.5Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
3Recalls
3.4%Share involving a crash or fire
165Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2024) drew 71.0 complaints per year, fewer than this one.
The most common problem area is Body & structure (47.2% of complaints), followed by Interior & equipment (36.4%) and Engine (6.2%). Body & structure complaints are 5.2 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Body & structure reports, owners most often mention “shattered”, “rear”, “window”, “glass” and “exploded”. 6 reports (3.4%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 6 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 12 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (54% of incidents). In the last 12 months 165 new complaints were filed, versus 11 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for this model year. 10% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
The contact leased a 2025 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that upon pushing the button to open the hatch, the hatch would automatically come down once a person moved from under the liftgate.
Electrical · 2026-05-22 · ODI 11739469
Vehicle could not brake. The abs brakes did not function and forward collission warning did not go on causing a collission with another car that cut in front of car. This caused collission, airbags to deploy and car is totaled.
Brakes · 2026-05-13 · ODI 11737507 · Crash
The vehicle was recalled and when they reprogrammed the ECM, a code P11a9 appeared which led to the VCR actuator. They had to perform a VCR base position learning procedure.
Engine · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760291
While driving my 2025 Nissan rogue Platinum on the parkway while engaging their propilot assist function my car randomly and on multiple occasions applied the brakes when it wasn't necessary.
Driver-assist systems · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760402
After multiple issues with the motor of my new Rogue, my windshield spontaneously shattered this week. I'm glad I was not driving the vehicle when it occurred because apparently it sounded like a shotgun when it ruptured.
Body & structure · 2026-08-23 · ODI 11758859
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Campaign 26V080000 · 2026-02-12
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. Increased temperatures can break down the engine oil, which may cause the engine bearings to seize and become damaged, leading to engine failure.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, inspect for diagnostic trouble codes, and test drive the vehicle, free of charge. The dealer may also inspect the oil pan for metal debris, and replace the engine if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25E2 and R25E3. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V437. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 27, 2026.
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The gears in the electronic throttle body assembly may break.
Risk: Broken throttle body gears can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software and inspect and replace the electronic throttle body assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25E2, R25E3 and R25A9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 27, 2026.
BACK OVER PREVENTION Campaign 24V748000 · 2024-10-03 · Over-the-air fix
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue and 2025 INFINITI QX80 vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The in-vehicle infotainment software will be updated by an over-the-air (OTA) software update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R24B3 and R24B4.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2025 Nissan Rogue?
176 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Nissan Rogue, or about 105.2 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2025 Nissan Rogue?
The most common category is Body & structure, accounting for 47.2% of complaints.
Does the 2025 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2025 Nissan Rogue still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 165 new complaints were filed, versus 11 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2025 Nissan Rogue compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 176 owner complaints about the 2025 Nissan Rogue, or 105.2 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 2.50, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #74 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Nissan models its rate is 261% higher; against other Compact SUVs it is 69% higher.