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2015 Nissan Rogue Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 28 brake complaints for the 2015 Nissan Rogue, 5% of its 553 total complaints for the year, with 9 crashes and 1 fire reported. A related recall (15V012000) covers loose brake-related bolts on some 2014-2015 Rogue units, though most complaints describe brake failure or reduced stopping power unrelated to that campaign.

Brakes complaints
28
5% of 553
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
13
Median mileage
24,600 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe pressing the brake pedal and getting little or no deceleration, resulting in rear-end or head-on collisions.
  • Several report the brake pedal going to the floor with no resistance while approaching stopped traffic or a red light.
  • Some describe unintended acceleration paired with brakes that failed to stop the vehicle, even after pressing hard on the pedal.
  • A few owners had trouble releasing the electric parking brake, especially on inclines, with unclear pedal labeling described as a factor.
  • One owner heard a grinding noise from the brake pedal area during normal driving and was told the vehicle was safe to drive.
  • One report involved brake failure following a side-impact collision, with no cause found on inspection afterward.

When 2015 Nissan Rogue brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 13, 2015, latest Feb 21, 2026.

2015 Nissan Rogue brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2015Oct 2015Nov 2016Oct 2018Oct 2020Aug 2021Nov 2022Mar 2025
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2015 to Feb 2026; peak Oct 2020 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2015 Nissan Rogue

  1. NHTSA 15V012000Jan 14, 2015Brakes893 vehicles

    Service brakes

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to November 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to November 15, 2014. During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued.

    Risk: The under-torqued fasteners may result in a brake caliper separating from the wheel assembly causing a reduction in braking performance or reduced steering control. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten any loose bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Brakes complaints by Rogue model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20109 (3%)
  2. 201117 (5%)
  3. 201218 (6%)
  4. 20139 (1%)
  5. 201413 (3%)
  6. 201528 (5%)
  7. 201618 (3%)
  8. 2017123 (21%)
  9. 2018273 (41%)
  10. 2019127 (38%)
  11. 202033 (22%)
  12. 202118 (6%)
  13. 20222 (1%)
  14. 202317 (2%)
  15. 20243 (1%)
  16. 20254 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA lists 28 brake complaints for the 2015 Rogue, making up 5% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Nissan Rogue?
Yes. Recall 15V012000 covers certain 2014-2015 Rogue vehicles; Nissan dealers inspect and tighten loose brake-related bolts to proper specification.
Have there been crashes linked to brake complaints on the 2015 Rogue?
NHTSA records show 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 13 injuries associated with the 28 brake-related complaints filed for the 2015 Rogue.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2015 Rogue?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints for the 2015 Rogue is 24,600 miles.
Is the 2015 Rogue worse for brake complaints than other model years?
The 2015 Rogue's 5% brake complaint share is lower than the 2017 (21%), 2018 (41%), and 2019 (38%) model years, which show much higher brake complaint rates.

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.