YearToAvoid

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.

2013 Nissan Rogue structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2013Mar 2015Apr 2016Mar 2018Jun 2019Mar 2021Apr 2024Oct 2025
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2016 (2).

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.

  1. 20071 (100%)
  2. 200841 (10%)
  3. 200947 (15%)
  4. 20106 (2%)
  5. 201115 (4%)
  6. 201215 (5%)
  7. 201336 (6%)
  8. 201450 (11%)
  9. 201559 (11%)
  10. 201654 (10%)
  11. 201751 (9%)
  12. 201832 (5%)
  13. 201922 (7%)
  14. 202017 (11%)
  15. 202124 (8%)
  16. 20223 (1%)
  17. 202320 (3%)
  18. 20249 (4%)
  19. 202511 (6%)

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.

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.