Nissan Rogue Problems by Year

We compared every Nissan Rogue model year from 2008–2026 using 7,359 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 44 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2023, 2025, 2024, 2018 and 2017, which drew far more complaints than other Rogue years at the same age. The best years are 2020, 2012 and 2011.

19model years
7,359complaints
44recalls
2023, 2025worst years
2020, 2012best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Nissan Rogue. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2026533.3×2Window & WiperAvoid
20251964.0×3Window & WiperAvoid
20242162.4×4EngineAvoid
20237446.7×6EngineAvoid
20222421.4×1EngineAverage
20212911.2×10EngineAverage
2020152−48%1Collision AvoidanceGood
2019339typical3BrakeAverage
20186692.1×3BrakeAvoid
20176002.0×5TransmissionCaution
20165421.7×7TransmissionCaution
20155531.6×9TransmissionCaution
20144401.3×10TransmissionAverage
20136101.7×1TransmissionCaution
2012318−36%2TransmissionAverage
2011363−25%2TransmissionAverage
2010282−42%2TransmissionGood
2009320−42%3TransmissionGood
2008429−25%5TransmissionAverage

* Complaints compared with the median Rogue year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Nissan Rogue problems

Latest Nissan Rogue recalls

Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)

NHTSA recall 26V-419 · Jun 30, 2026 · 5,823 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The instrument panel may not display the transmission gear selection indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock,…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission control valve assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2026.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA recall 26V-080 · Feb 11, 2026 · 323,917 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, inspect for diagnostic trouble codes, and test drive the vehicle, free of charge.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM) › Software

NHTSA recall 26V-081 · Feb 11, 2026 · 318,782 vehicles

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.

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.

Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire

NHTSA recall 25V-912 · Dec 23, 2025 · 4,655 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The incorrect-size spare tire may have been installed, which does not match the tire size and inflation pressure information on the tire placard.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 25, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA recall 25V-437 · Jun 27, 2025 · 443,899 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at…

All 44 Nissan Rogue recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Nissan Rogue should you avoid?

2023, 2025, 2024, 2018, 2017 and 2013 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Rogue years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2023.

What is the best year for the Nissan Rogue?

2020 has the fewest complaints compared with other Rogue years at the same age, followed by 2012 and 2011. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Nissan Rogue problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (1,853), engine & cooling (1,402) and electrical system (983). Transmission complaints peak in the 2013 model year.

How many recalls has the Nissan Rogue had?

44 recalls across 2008–2026. The model year with the most is 2014. See all Nissan Rogue recalls by year.

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.