Nissan Rogue common problems
Owners of 2015–2025 Nissan Rogue vehicles have filed 4,272 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (72% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 4,272
- Owner complaints
- 57
- Recall campaigns
- 245
- Crash-related reports
- 252
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 11 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
- Engine & cooling1,346
- Airbags255
- Visibility150
- Seat belts49
- Body & structure48
- Steering21
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2023 rogue
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.
- Recall2024 rogue
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.
- Recall2024 rogue
Broken throttle body gears can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 rogue
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.
- Recall2025 rogue
Broken throttle body gears can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2021 rogue
NHTSA closed investigation PE23023
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Nissan Rogue problems?
- Across 4,272 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Nissan Rogue vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (72%), airbags (14%), visibility (8%).
- Which Nissan Rogue model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2023 Nissan Rogue has the most owner complaints, with 657 filed.
- Are Nissan Rogue problems dangerous?
- Of the 4,272 complaints on record, 245 mention a crash, 35 mention a fire and 252 mention an injury, and 3 involve a death. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2023 accounts for the most complaints (657). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.