Most common 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport problems
Share of the 100 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Rogue Sport complaints by model year
Best Rogue Sport years: 2020, 2021. Years to avoid: 2019. Compare all years →
2019 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls (2)
Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Immobilizer/proximity › Key/sender
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023.
Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated.
What 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport owners say
Driver assistance all 30 →
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated while his wife was driving 55 MPH, the brakes applied independently. The contact stated he was not aware if there was a warning light illuminated. The driver was able to continue driving to her destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the computer chip to be flashed. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact stated they had experienced the failure on three different occasions. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
On December 18, 2023, on the Masspike, inbound, at the morning rush hour, the traffic was in a hard stop for more than 1 hour (moving very slow bumper to bumper), after the Brighton exit, whatever the reason of the traffic jam cleared and all the car speeded up... My Nissan Rogue Sport accelerated a bit but them came to a very low speed (~ 10 mph). I checked whether I was in the right gear (it was: D), checked whether there was any dashboard error sign (there was not!); the car was very slow at a moment when all the cars near me where rushing. I truly though I could get rammed in the rear by cars trying to get to their destination. All cars were honking because I was at a very low speed (and I put on the emergency lights). I took the car for service at the Marlborough Nissan (740 Boston Post Rd E. …
Electrical system all 22 →
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated that on various occasions, multiple attempts were needed to start the vehicle after the key was placed in the ignition. The contact also stated that the key fob failed to unlock the doors. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V093000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
The contact rented a 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, the contact struck the key fob and the vehicle shut off inadvertently. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V093000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was returned to Hertz, and the contact was unaware if the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,810. The VIN was not available.
Engine & cooling all 22 →
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. After, turning off the vehicle antifreeze started leaking from the radiator. After restarting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the thermostat and radiator fan were faulty and needed to be replaced. The thermostat was replaced but the failure persisted due to the faulty fan. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated during acceleration and then lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the intelligent power distribution module (IPDM) had failed. The mechanic informed the contact that the IPDM needed to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that she needed to pay out-of-pocket for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
2019 Nissan Rogue Sport engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 27 / 31 / 28 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | 25 / 30 / 27 |
EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport a good car?
Based on 100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Rogue Sport rates use caution: 1.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the Rogue Sport at the same age. It is one of the Rogue Sport years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport?
The driver assistance — 30 complaints, 30% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic emergency braking. Next are the electrical system (22) and engine & cooling (22).
How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport, the most recent from February 16, 2023 (key/sender). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Rogue Sport?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2019. See the full Nissan Rogue Sport years comparison.
At what mileage do 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 12,000 miles; 88% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.