Nissan Rogue Best and Worst Years (2007–2025)
Nissan Rogue years to avoid are 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2025, with complaint indexes from 78 to 100 versus a best-year low of 6. The best years are 2010, 2012, and 2020, each with complaint indexes of 22 or below.
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.
Avoid 2016Avoid 2017Avoid 2018Avoid 2023Avoid 2025Best 2010Best 2012Best 2020
- Model years
- 19
- 2007–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 7,231
- Recall campaigns
- 42
- Crashes reported
- 334
- Fires reported
- 111
- Top problem area
- Transmission & Powertrain
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | No verdict | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2008 | Good | 17 | 429 | 11 | 2 | 5 | Transmission & Powertrain | 23.5 | — |
| 2009 | Good | 33 | 320 | 5 | 5 | 3 | Airbags | 23.5 | — |
| 2010 | Best | 22 | 282 | 10 | 17 | 2 | Transmission & Powertrain | 23.5 | — |
| 2011 | Good | 28 | 362 | 10 | 13 | 2 | Transmission & Powertrain | 24 | 4★ |
| 2012 | Best | 11 | 318 | 8 | 11 | 2 | Transmission & Powertrain | 24 | 4★ |
| 2013 | Caution | 50 | 610 | 14 | 16 | 1 | Transmission & Powertrain | 24.5 | 4★ |
| 2014 | Caution | 44 | 440 | 22 | 9 | 10 | Transmission & Powertrain | 26 | 4★ |
| 2015 | Caution | 72 | 553 | 30 | 8 | 9 | Transmission & Powertrain | 26 | 4★ |
| 2016 | Avoid | 78 | 540 | 35 | 3 | 7 | Transmission & Powertrain | 27.5 | 4★ |
| 2017 | Avoid | 94 | 596 | 57 | 8 | 5 | Brakes | 31 | 4★ |
| 2018 | Avoid | 89 | 668 | 35 | 2 | 3 | Brakes | 31 | 4★ |
| 2019 | Caution | 61 | 337 | 28 | 1 | 3 | Brakes | 31 | 4★ |
| 2020 | Best | 6 | 151 | 9 | 6 | 1 | Collision Avoidance & Cameras | 28 | 4★ |
| 2021 | Caution | 67 | 288 | 21 | 3 | 10 | Engine | 31 | 4★ |
| 2022 | Good | 39 | 237 | 5 | 1 | 1 | Engine | 31.5 | 5★ |
| 2023 | Avoid | 100 | 716 | 22 | 3 | 6 | Engine | 31.5 | 5★ |
| 2024 | Caution | 56 | 201 | 6 | 2 | 4 | Engine | 31.5 | 5★ |
| 2025 | Avoid | 83 | 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 in the lineup at 100. Engine problems account for 57% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 54,000, tied to a recall for VC-Turbo engine oil breakdown at high temperatures requiring an ECM software reprogram. Fuel system complaints follow at 15%, with a notably low median mileage of 2,300. Owners also reported brake pedals that resisted pressure and failed to stop the vehicle, and a separate recall covered incorrectly manufactured front seat belt pretensioners.
2023 engine problems →2023 fuel system problems →2023 transmission & powertrain problems →
2017 Nissan Rogue Index 94 · 596 complaints · 5 recalls
The 2017 Rogue has a complaint index of 94, the second highest of any year. Brakes are the top problem area at 21% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 26,000, and owners described sudden unintended acceleration and brakes that failed to stop the vehicle. Engine complaints follow at 17%, with a median failure mileage of just 24,000. Recalls cover a jackknife ignition key that could collapse while driving, a corroding dash wiring connector, and an engine harness issue on hybrid models. Crashes and injuries were higher this year than in 2016.
2017 brakes problems →2017 transmission & powertrain problems →2017 engine problems →
2018 Nissan Rogue Index 89 · 668 complaints · 3 recalls
The 2018 Rogue carries a complaint index of 89. Brakes dominate the complaints at 41% of the total, with a very low median failure mileage of 12,100, and owners reported the vehicle braking or accelerating unexpectedly during low-speed parking maneuvers. Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints make up 27%, with automatic emergency braking triggering without an obstruction, at a median mileage of just 6,050. A recall addressed a back-up camera software update. Failures occurring at very low mileage point to problems present from early ownership.
2018 brakes problems →2018 collision avoidance & cameras problems →2018 electrical system problems →
2025 Nissan Rogue Index 83 · 182 complaints · 3 recalls
The 2025 Rogue has a complaint index of 83 despite being a newer model year. Visibility & Wipers issues lead at 43% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 13,000. Owners also reported cameras and sensors disabling themselves along with automatic emergency braking failures. Recalls include a VC-Turbo throttle body gear defect, the same engine oil breakdown issue seen in 2023, and a software error causing the rearview camera to go blank in reverse.
2016 Nissan Rogue Index 78 · 540 complaints · 7 recalls
NHTSA gives the 2016 Rogue a complaint index of 78, the fifth worst of all 19 model years. Transmission and powertrain issues lead the complaints at 33% of the total, with a median failure mileage of 74,937. Electrical system problems follow at 24%, including a recall for corroded under-dash wiring connectors caused by water intrusion. Owners also reported airbags failing to deploy in crashes and a separate recall for improperly welded front passenger seat frames. The year recorded three deaths, more than any other Rogue model year in this dataset.
2016 transmission & powertrain problems →2016 electrical system problems →2016 engine problems →
Most common Nissan Rogue problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.
- Transmission & Powertrain1,831 (25%)
- Engine1,785 (25%)
- Other1,294 (18%)
- Electrical System1,017 (14%)
- Airbags829 (11%)
- Brakes730 (10%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras567 (8%)
- Structure & Body513 (7%)
- Fuel System490 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers315 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What Nissan Rogue years should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, avoid the 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2025 Nissan Rogue. These years have complaint indexes ranging from 78 to 100, the highest in the lineup.
- What are the best Nissan Rogue model years?
- The 2010, 2012, and 2020 Rogue rank as the best years, with complaint indexes of 22, 11, and 6 respectively, the lowest among all 19 model years covered.
- What is the most common Rogue problem?
- Across all model years, Transmission & Powertrain complaints make up 25% of the total (1,831 complaints) and Engine complaints also make up 25% (1,785 complaints), the two largest problem areas.
- Does the Nissan Rogue have brake problems?
- Brakes are the top problem area for the 2017 and 2018 Rogue, making up 21% and 41% of complaints for those years respectively, with owners reporting unexpected braking or failure to stop.
- Are there engine recalls on the 2023 Nissan Rogue?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 26V080000 covers 2023-2025 Rogue vehicles with VC-Turbo engines where high temperatures can break down engine oil, and dealers reprogram the ECM software as the remedy.
- Does the Nissan Rogue have transmission & powertrain problems?
- NHTSA has 1,831 transmission & powertrain complaints for the Nissan Rogue across model years 2007–2025, 25% of all 7,231 complaints. The 2013 model year has the most (314).