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2015 Nissan Rogue Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 89 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Nissan Rogue, 16% of its 553 total complaints, including 5 fires. Median mileage at failure was 40,954. Two related recalls cover corroded under-dash wiring and a jackknife ignition key.

Electrical System complaints
89
16% of 553
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
5
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
40,954 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Owners report fires starting inside the cabin near the dome light or from wiring under the hood, sometimes while the vehicle was parked and off.
  • Push-to-start systems reportedly hesitate or fail to start the vehicle, occasionally with the push-start warning light illuminating afterward.
  • Some owners describe a damp, moldy odor and a continuously wet driver's side footwell, later tied to the under-dash wiring harness recall.
  • Multiple reports describe the vehicle failing to start with several instrument panel warning lights on, later traced by a dealer to a wiring harness assembly needing replacement.
  • One owner reported the steering feeling hard to turn along with a chassis control/check engine light, reduced power, and no response from the start button until repeated presses.
  • Air conditioning airflow was reported to slowly decrease during extended use on hot days, with cabin temperature and humidity rising as a result.

When 2015 Nissan Rogue electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 22, 2016, latest Aug 15, 2026.

2015 Nissan Rogue electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter152016 Q12017 Q32020 Q12021 Q22022 Q32023 Q42025 Q4
89 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2022 Q2 (15).

Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Nissan Rogue

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Electrical System complaints by Rogue model year

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

  1. 201034 (12%)
  2. 201155 (15%)
  3. 201242 (13%)
  4. 201368 (11%)
  5. 201476 (17%)
  6. 201589 (16%)
  7. 2016132 (24%)
  8. 201779 (13%)
  9. 201899 (15%)
  10. 201965 (19%)
  11. 202035 (23%)
  12. 202161 (21%)
  13. 202221 (9%)
  14. 202358 (8%)
  15. 202422 (11%)
  16. 20256 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA lists 89 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Rogue, which is 16% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2015 Nissan Rogue?
Yes. Recall 22V024000 covers 2014-2016 Rogue vehicles where the under-dash wiring harness connector may corrode from water and salt intrusion. A separate recall, 23V093000, covers a jackknife ignition key that can collapse while driving.
Did the 2015 Nissan Rogue electrical issues cause fires?
NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2015 Rogue includes 5 fire reports and 1 crash out of 89 complaints.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2015 Rogue?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Electrical System complaints on the 2015 Rogue is 40,954 miles.

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.