2019 Nissan Rogue Sport Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#2 most-complained of 6 Rogue Sport years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport ranks 2nd worst out of 6 model years, with a Complaint Index of 80 and 100 NHTSA complaints. Top problem areas are Engine (30 complaints) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras (30 complaints), and it carries 2 recalls.
- Complaints
- 100
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27.5
- 26 city / 30.5 hwy
Top 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine30 (30%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras30 (30%)
- Electrical System22 (22%)
- Brakes21 (21%)
- Other20 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (11%)
- Structure & Body4 (4%)
- Fuel System2 (2%)
- Seat Belts2 (2%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (2%)
What owners report
- Owners report a burning odor followed by antifreeze leaking from the radiator and the check engine light coming on.
- Some describe smoke from the hood while idling, with the temperature gauge rising and blue coolant fluid dripping, traced to a failed engine coolant fan.
- Automatic emergency braking has activated on its own with no obstacles present, sometimes bringing the vehicle to a sudden stop on the highway or while parking.
- Drivers report a complete power failure while accelerating, with the vehicle shaking violently and all dashboard warning lights illuminating before it could be restarted.
- The jackknife-style ignition key can collapse into a folded position while driving, which is tied to a recall.
- Air conditioning intermittently stops blowing cool air, traced to a cooling fan assembly needing replacement.
2019 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V093000Feb 16, 2023Electrical System712,458 vehicles
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.
Risk: Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
- NHTSA 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,228,830 vehicles
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. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
2019 Nissan Rogue Sport fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26 MPG
- Highway
- 30.5 MPG
- Combined
- 27.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,350
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Rogue Sport years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport a good year to buy?
- It ranks 2nd worst among 6 Rogue Sport model years, with a Complaint Index of 80 and a verdict of Avoid based on NHTSA complaints and recalls. Later years like 2020, 2021, and 2022 have lower complaint counts and better verdicts.
- What are the biggest problems with the 2019 Rogue Sport?
- The top problem areas are Engine (30 complaints, median mileage 35,000) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras (30 complaints, median mileage 19,750), followed by Electrical System (22 complaints) and Brakes (21 complaints).
- Does the 2019 Rogue Sport have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a jackknife ignition key that can collapse while driving (campaign 23V093000) and one for back-up camera software (campaign 19V654000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- Are there safety concerns with the automatic braking system?
- NHTSA complaints describe unexpected activation of the automatic emergency braking system, including sudden stops with no obstacle present, part of 30 complaints logged under Collision Avoidance & Cameras.