What year Nissan Rogue Sport should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2018 and 2019 Rogue Sport are the years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 100 and 80, the two highest of any model year.

Which Nissan Rogue Sport year is the best?

The 2021 and 2022 model years are the best, with complaint index scores of 20 and 0, and only 23 and 11 total complaints reported.

Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport reliable?

The 2018 Rogue Sport has the highest complaint index (100) of all six years covered, with 94 complaints, 8 crashes, and 14 injuries reported to NHTSA, making it the year to avoid relative to other Rogue Sport model years.

Does the Nissan Rogue Sport have any recalls?

Across all years, NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the Rogue Sport: one for a jackknife ignition key that can collapse while driving, and one for back-up camera software issues.

What is the most common problem with the Nissan Rogue Sport?

Engine problems are the top issue across all years, making up 33% of the 342 total complaints, followed by electrical system issues at 20%.

Nissan Rogue Sport Best and Worst Years (2017–2022)

Avoid the 2018 and 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport, which have the highest complaint index scores (100 and 80) and rank worst of the six model years. The 2021 and 2022 are the best years, with complaint index scores of 20 and 0.

Avoid 2018 Avoid 2019 Best 2021 Best 2022

Model years: 6; 2017–2022
NHTSA complaints: 342
Recall campaigns: 2
Crashes reported: 19
Fires reported: 4
Top problem area: Engine

Rogue Sport Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Nissan Rogue Sport problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2017	Caution	60	74	4	2	1	Engine	27.5	—
2018	Avoid	100	94	8	0	2	Engine	27.5	4★
2019	Avoid	80	100	2	1	2	Engine	27.5	4★
2020	Good	40	40	2	0	1	Engine	27.5	—
2021	Best	20	23	2	1	1	Engine	27.5	5★
2022	Best	0	11	1	0	1	Brakes	27.5	5★

Rogue Sport years to avoid: what went wrong

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport Index 100 · 94 complaints · 2 recalls

The 2018 Rogue Sport has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks worst of all six years, with 94 complaints, 8 crashes, and 14 injuries. Engine problems lead at 24% of complaints (median mileage 53,753.5), followed closely by brakes (20%, median 32,500 miles) and electrical system issues (20%, median 38,232.5 miles). Owners reported airbags deploying unexpectedly at highway speed and automatic braking systems failing to engage before a crash. The year carries 2 recall campaigns, including an ignition key spacer fix and a back-up camera software update.

2018 engine problems →2018 brakes problems →2018 electrical system problems →

2019 Nissan Rogue Sport Index 80 · 100 complaints · 2 recalls

The 2019 Rogue Sport ranks second-worst with a complaint index of 80 and 100 total complaints. Engine issues account for 30% of complaints (median mileage 35,000) and Collision Avoidance & Camera problems also make up 30% (median mileage 19,750). Electrical system complaints follow at 22% (median 29,716 miles). Owners described sudden acceleration during parking maneuvers, engine burning odors with coolant leaks, and repeated transmission replacements. The year shares the same 2 recall campaigns as 2018, covering the ignition key and back-up camera software.

2019 engine problems →2019 collision avoidance & cameras problems →2019 electrical system problems →

Most common Nissan Rogue Sport problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Engine114 (33%)
Other73 (21%)
Electrical System70 (20%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras59 (17%)
Brakes52 (15%)
Transmission & Powertrain52 (15%)
Airbags16 (5%)
Fuel System12 (4%)
Structure & Body12 (4%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Nissan Rogue Sport should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2018 and 2019 Rogue Sport are the years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 100 and 80, the two highest of any model year.
Which Nissan Rogue Sport year is the best?: The 2021 and 2022 model years are the best, with complaint index scores of 20 and 0, and only 23 and 11 total complaints reported.
Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport reliable?: The 2018 Rogue Sport has the highest complaint index (100) of all six years covered, with 94 complaints, 8 crashes, and 14 injuries reported to NHTSA, making it the year to avoid relative to other Rogue Sport model years.
Does the Nissan Rogue Sport have any recalls?: Across all years, NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the Rogue Sport: one for a jackknife ignition key that can collapse while driving, and one for back-up camera software issues.
What is the most common problem with the Nissan Rogue Sport?: Engine problems are the top issue across all years, making up 33% of the 342 total complaints, followed by electrical system issues at 20%.