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2022 Nissan Rogue Sport Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#6 most-complained of 6 Rogue Sport years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport has a complaint index of 0 and ranks 1st (best) out of 6 model years tracked. It has 11 complaints, 1 recall, and no do-not-drive recalls, with Brakes as the top problem area.

Complaints
11
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
27.5
26.5 city / 30.5 hwy

Top 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes3 (27%)
  2. Electrical System2 (18%)
  3. Engine2 (18%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (18%)
  5. Airbags1 (9%)
  6. Fuel System1 (9%)
  7. Lane Departure1 (9%)
  8. Other1 (9%)
  9. Steering1 (9%)
  10. Structure & Body1 (9%)

What owners report

  • Automatic emergency braking activates on its own at highway speeds with nothing ahead, sometimes triggering hard stops.
  • Owners report a sudden hard jerk and unexpected slowdown while driving around 70 mph, with reduced power afterward.
  • Some describe engine cutting off unexpectedly, slow acceleration, and smoke from the rear exhaust despite no visible oil leaks.
  • Electrical faults include a rear window that rolls down on its own, a malfunctioning head unit, and door locks that fail to respond to the key fob.
  • One owner reported a strong gasoline smell inside the cabin that worsened over time during driving.
  • A rear side window reportedly shattered on its own while driving about 50 mph.
2022 Nissan Rogue Sport complaints: complaints filed per month4Feb 2023Feb 2025Jun 2025Jan 2026May 2026
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2023 to Jul 2026; peak Dec 2025 (4).

2022 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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.

2022 Nissan Rogue Sport fuel economy and fuel cost

City
26.5 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.

2022 compared with other Rogue Sport years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201720182019202020212022
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Good4040127.5
2021Best2023127.5
2022Best011127.5

All Nissan Rogue Sport years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Rogue Sport ranks best among the 6 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 0 and only 11 complaints logged.
What is the top problem area for the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Brakes lead the complaint categories with 3 complaints, or 27% of the total, followed by Electrical System and Engine issues at 18% each.
Does the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (23V093000) covers a jackknife-style ignition key that can collapse into a folded position while driving; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2022 Rogue Sport compare to other model years?
It ranks 6th worst out of 6 years, meaning it has the fewest reported problems, in contrast to 2018 and 2019, which are rated Avoid with complaint indexes of 100 and 80.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport?
EPA rates it at 27.5 mpg combined (26.5 city / 30.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,350.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.