2015 Nissan Rogue Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2015 Nissan Rogue has a Complaint Index of 72 and ranks 6th worst out of 19 model years, earning a Caution verdict. It carries 553 complaints, 9 recalls, and its top problem area is Transmission & Powertrain at 25% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 72/100
- #6 of 19 Rogue years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 553
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 9
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 30
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 8
- Injuries
- 40
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 24 city / 29.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 40 / 0
Top 2015 Nissan Rogue problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain140 (25%)
- Other128 (23%)
- Airbags99 (18%)
- Electrical System89 (16%)
- Engine72 (13%)
- Structure & Body59 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers34 (6%)
- Brakes28 (5%)
- Seat Belts28 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires17 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report the brake pedal failing to slow the vehicle or feeling unresponsive, in one case leading to a rear-end collision.
- Owners describe the parking brake pedal being confusing to release, with no markings indicating push-on/push-off operation.
- Several owners report airbags failing to deploy during moderate-speed collisions, including head-on and side-impact crashes.
- One owner reported the steering pulling to the right, resulting in a crash into a fixed object.
- Owners describe sudden loss of brake response combined with unresponsive acceleration while driving uphill, causing the vehicle to roll backward.
2015 Nissan Rogue recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 22V024000Jan 21, 2022Electrical System664,779 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Rogue vehicles. The electrical connector for the under dash harness may corrode due to water and salt intrusion from the driver's side foot well.
Risk: Corrosion in the electrical connector can result in power window/seat failure, all-wheel-drive warning light illumination, battery drainage, and electrical connector damage that increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the harness tape and harness covering and replace both connectors and apply white lithium grease to the connectors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B9.
- NHTSA 16V911000Dec 19, 2016Airbags757 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.
Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2015 Nissan Rogue fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 29.5 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,500
- 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.
2015 compared with other Rogue years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Nissan Rogue reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2015 Rogue a Complaint Index of 72, ranking 6th worst among the 19 model years tracked, which earns it a Caution verdict relative to other Rogue years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Rogue?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 25% of complaints, followed by Airbags at 18% and Electrical System problems at 16%. Median mileage at failure for transmission complaints is 70,000 miles.
- Does the 2015 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2015 Rogue, covering areas including Electrical System, Airbags, Transmission & Powertrain, and Structure & Body, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2015 Rogue compare to other Rogue years?
- The 2015 Rogue's Complaint Index of 72 is worse than 2008 through 2013, 2019 through 2022, and 2024, but better than 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2025, which are all rated Avoid.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Nissan Rogue?
- EPA rates the 2015 Rogue at 26 mpg combined (24 city / 29.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500.