2013 Nissan Rogue Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 36 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Nissan Rogue, 6% of its 610 total complaints for the year. Owners reported fires (4), crashes (3) and one injury tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 40,000. No related recalls are on file.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 36
- 6% of 610
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 40,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Owners describe engine-area fires starting minutes after the vehicle was parked and shut off, with smoke coming from under the hood before flames spread to the front end.
- Multiple reports describe front door actuators failing, leaving doors unable to open from outside or requiring exit through a window or rear seats.
- Some owners report the liftgate rusting around the emblems and tail lights repeatedly, even after dealer replacement.
- A few complaints describe brake pedal feeling like it sank during sudden stops, leading to a collision.
- Some owners mention paint peeling across the body panels.
When 2013 Nissan Rogue body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 18, 2013, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Nissan Rogue
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Rogue model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have a Structure & Body recall?
- No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this problem area on the 2013 Rogue.
- How common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Rogue?
- NHTSA shows 36 complaints in this area, which is 6% of the 610 total complaints filed for the 2013 model year.
- At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 40,000 miles at the time of failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Rogue.
- Are fires a concern with this problem area?
- Yes. NHTSA complaints in this area include 4 fires, 3 crashes, and 1 injury for the 2013 Rogue.