Nissan Rogue Best and Worst Years (2010–2025)
Across 16 model years and 6,481 complaints, the Nissan Rogue years to avoid are 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2025, with complaint indexes of 80, 87, 100, and 93. The best years are 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2020, each with low complaint indexes (13, 20, 7, and 0).
Avoid 2017Avoid 2018Avoid 2023Avoid 2025Best 2010Best 2011Best 2012Best 2020
- Model years
- 16
- 2010–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 6,481
- Recall campaigns
- 39
- Crashes reported
- 318
- Fires reported
- 104
- Top problem area
- Engine
Rogue 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.
Nissan Rogue problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Best | 13 | 282 | 10 | 17 | 2 | Transmission & Powertrain | 23.5 | — |
| 2011 | Best | 20 | 362 | 10 | 13 | 2 | Transmission & Powertrain | 24 | 4★ |
| 2012 | Best | 7 | 318 | 8 | 11 | 2 | Transmission & Powertrain | 24 | 4★ |
| 2013 | Caution | 53 | 610 | 14 | 16 | 1 | Transmission & Powertrain | 24.5 | 4★ |
| 2014 | Good | 33 | 440 | 22 | 9 | 10 | Transmission & Powertrain | 26 | 4★ |
| 2015 | Caution | 73 | 553 | 30 | 8 | 9 | Transmission & Powertrain | 26 | 4★ |
| 2016 | Caution | 67 | 540 | 35 | 3 | 7 | Transmission & Powertrain | 27.5 | 4★ |
| 2017 | Avoid | 80 | 596 | 57 | 8 | 5 | Brakes | 31 | 4★ |
| 2018 | Avoid | 87 | 668 | 35 | 2 | 3 | Brakes | 31 | 4★ |
| 2019 | Good | 47 | 337 | 28 | 1 | 3 | Brakes | 31 | 4★ |
| 2020 | Best | 0 | 151 | 9 | 6 | 1 | Collision Avoidance & Cameras | 28 | 4★ |
| 2021 | Good | 40 | 288 | 21 | 3 | 10 | Engine | 31 | 4★ |
| 2022 | Good | 27 | 237 | 5 | 1 | 1 | Engine | 31.5 | 5★ |
| 2023 | Avoid | 100 | 716 | 22 | 3 | 6 | Engine | 31.5 | 5★ |
| 2024 | Caution | 60 | 201 | 6 | 2 | 4 | Engine | 31.5 | 5★ |
| 2025 | Avoid | 93 | 182 | 6 | 1 | 3 | Visibility & Wipers | 31 | 5★ |
Rogue years to avoid: what went wrong
2023 Nissan Rogue Index 100 · 716 complaints · 6 recalls
The 2023 Rogue has the highest complaint index of the model, 100, from 716 complaints, with 22 crashes and 15 injuries. Engine problems account for 410 complaints (57% share) with a median failure mileage of 54,000, while fuel system issues added 106 complaints at a median mileage of only 2,300. Owners describe engine oil breakdown from high temperatures and brake pedal resistance during stops. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns, including two separate 2026 engine control module recalls tied to the 1.5L turbo engine and a 2024 seat belt pretensioner recall.
2023 engine problems →2023 fuel system problems →2023 transmission & powertrain problems →
2025 Nissan Rogue Index 93 · 182 complaints · 3 recalls
The 2025 Rogue has a complaint index of 93 from 182 complaints, with 6 crashes and 6 injuries reported so far. Visibility and wiper problems lead at 79 complaints (43% share) with a median failure mileage of 13,000. Owners describe brake, steering, and accelerator systems locking up simultaneously, and one report of an engine fire after a highway commute. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns, including engine control module software issues tied to the 1.5L VC-Turbo engine and a rearview camera software error.
2018 Nissan Rogue Index 87 · 668 complaints · 3 recalls
The 2018 Rogue carries a complaint index of 87 across 668 complaints, with 35 crashes and 48 injuries. Brakes dominate the problem list at 273 complaints (41% share) with a median failure mileage of just 12,100, and collision avoidance and camera issues follow at 182 complaints and a median mileage of 6,050. Owners describe automatic emergency braking triggering without cause, sudden brake lockups, and unexpected forward collision warnings. NHTSA recorded 3 recall campaigns, including a back-up camera software recall covering the 2018-2019 model years and the jackknife ignition key recall.
2018 brakes problems →2018 collision avoidance & cameras problems →2018 electrical system problems →
2017 Nissan Rogue Index 80 · 596 complaints · 5 recalls
The 2017 Rogue has a complaint index of 80 out of 596 total complaints, with 57 crashes and 59 injuries reported. Brakes lead the complaint list at 123 complaints (21% share), with a median failure mileage of 26,000, followed closely by transmission and powertrain issues at 122 complaints and a median mileage of 56,773. Owners describe automatic emergency braking activating unexpectedly and transmissions slipping or delaying response from a stop. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this year, including an electrical system recall for a jackknife ignition key and a wiring harness corrosion issue tied to water intrusion.
2017 brakes problems →2017 transmission & powertrain problems →2017 engine problems →
Most common Nissan Rogue problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Engine1,657 (26%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1,574 (24%)
- Other1,239 (19%)
- Electrical System942 (15%)
- Brakes712 (11%)
- Airbags598 (9%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras565 (9%)
- Structure & Body424 (7%)
- Fuel System423 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers309 (5%)
Frequently asked questions
- What year Nissan Rogue should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the Nissan Rogue years to avoid are 2017 (complaint index 80), 2018 (87), 2023 (100), and 2025 (93). These years have the highest reported problem rates relative to other Rogue model years.
- What are the best Nissan Rogue years to buy?
- The 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2020 Rogue years show the lowest complaint indexes at 13, 20, 7, and 0 respectively, making them the best years relative to other Rogue model years based on NHTSA data.
- Is the 2023 Nissan Rogue reliable?
- The 2023 Rogue has the highest complaint index among all Rogue years, 100, driven mainly by engine complaints (410 complaints, 57% share) with a median failure mileage of 54,000. NHTSA also lists 6 recall campaigns for this year.
- Does the Nissan Rogue have brake problems?
- Brakes are a top problem area overall, with 712 complaints across all years (11% share). The 2017 and 2018 model years show the highest concentration, with brakes making up 21% and 41% of each year's complaints respectively.
- How many total complaints does the Nissan Rogue have with NHTSA?
- NHTSA lists 6,481 total complaints and 39 recall campaigns across 16 Nissan Rogue model years, from 2010 through 2025.