Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
On three separate dates this year the AEB system activated without any reason. There was no vehicle in front of the Rogue Sport and thank God there were no vehicles beyond the Rogue to cause any damage, injuries, or deaths. 1st incident - Feb 2021 - winter snow (17,300 miles) 2nd incident - Mar 2021 - diving over railroad tracks (17,800 miles) 3rd incident - Sept 2021 - rainy conditions (27,700 miles) Rogue was taken to the dealership after 2nd and 3rd incidents. The techs checked for codes, performed system checks, and tried to duplicate the problem. Performed RE flash on the laser radar system (RX6FAA reprogram laser/radar control unit) after 2nd incident.
With no prior issues, while accelerating from a full stop, the AEB system engaged on a clear roadway. I was traveling no more than 20 mph. The front collision warning beeped, warning lights on the dashboard flashed, the ABS rumbled and slowed my vehicle. There was absolutely nothing on the roadway to trigger this. It was daylight and the road was dry and clear. There were no vehicles, pedestrians or even animals in my path. Had there been another vehicle behind me, I could have been rear ended. I've made an appt at the dealer and will have this looked into ASAP.
3 occurrences of AEB activating with no danger around, 1x when I was pulling into the driving pressing the brake about a month ago and was almost stopped, it suddenly seized to a halt like I had pressed the emergency brake, which I hadn't. 2x it occurred this morning as I was backing up to park next to the curb, there was nothing around and I was in the green sensor line to the curb and have never experienced it backing up yet, again it seized to a halt like the emergency brake had been applied, awful and scary.
Car stops abruptly when no objects or cars are in the road - had to push through on the gas to not be hit/cause and accident. Seems to be (NTB19-033F). But no longer/ never active for 2019 Rogue? Can kill someone and cause severe damage to humans and vehicles/property. Has happened twice (June 2024, January 2025) thankfully with no crashes, but very possible. Local dealership says it's not an active recall and > $2000 for repair on Jan 9, 2025 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport SL
Hi. I was driving my Nissan car at around 45 to 50 miles per hour and the car abruptly/suddenly stopped in the middle of the road without any warning. I was about to be hit by other cars behind me but Thank God that didn't happen. I am very scared of driving this car now. My kids also drive this car and I am extremely worried about their safety. I am hoping Nissan will do something. Extremely worried and scared.
Purchased 11.23.2019. On 11.26.19 as I was starting to go up a steep ramp into the parking garage at work, the car suddenly stopped. I was being trailed by a Mercedes that could have rear ended me. 11.30.19 I took the car to another Nissan dealership to have it checked out. It checked out fine. There were no recalls or service bulletins to address this problem. I found where the 2017-2018s are being investigated but the 2019s need to be added to the investigation. 12.4.19 going up the same ramp but more in the middle of the ramp the car suddenly stopped again and I was almost rear ended by a very large pick up truck who was tailing very close as most people in jackson mississippi do. There are no recalls or service bulletins related to this problem but there should be. …
First incident happened 8/11/20; tried to start car at home 4 times while depressing break. Aaa was called for a possible battery issue. The battery was charged but the break would not depress. Aaa was able to get the car started. The next incident happened 8/15/20; while driving on a city street at night 1/4 mile from home, the car started to hesitate like it was braking and the ABS malfunction light lit up on the dashboard. Was able to make it home but dashboard lights were still illuminated. No cars in the vicinity when this happened. On 8/17/20, the dealership (Nissan of norwich, ct) picked the car up and reset the computer. Dealership noted it was a forward collision malfunction warning. Dealership stored code c1a16-97. Dealership noted to keep the grill sensor clean of debris and bugs.
I was driving, approximately 25 miles per hour with a bother car more than 3 car lengths in front of me when a grinding sound occurred and brakes wen on automatically and a chiming alarm sound went off. Lasted for about 6 seconds then just automatically went away. Luckily no one was close behind me and luckily my daughter was not in the car. Was very scary. I am going to take car to Nissan service but when I looked this up online I saw there were many others that something similar to this happened.
While attempting to back out of my garage the rear automatic emergency braking engaged. There is no reason it should have engaged, it was dark out but nothing was around. The car made a horrible sound which scared everyone in it. Thankfully it was not on the highway like others have been. I have disabled the automatic emergency braking system option but I should not have to worry about my car I have owned for 45 days doing this.
I bought this Rogue on 11/02/19. It has 800 miles on it. I got out of work today and started it. I put it in gear and the car wouldn't move. The emergency braking light was lit on the screen. There was nothing around me. The car is clean and the sensor is not obstructed. I put it back in park turned it off and restarted it and it was fine after that.
Brake complaints in other Rogue Sport years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport, 20% of the model year's 100 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 8,000 miles, and 92% before 25,000 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.