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2019 Nissan Rogue Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

47/100

#9 most-complained of 16 Rogue years

The 2019 Nissan Rogue has a complaint index of 47 and ranks 9th worst out of 16 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Rogue years. Brakes and automatic emergency braking are the top concerns, with 337 total complaints and 3 recalls.

Complaints
337
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
28 / 1
Injuries / deaths
29 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
31
28.5 city / 33.5 hwy

Top 2019 Nissan Rogue problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes127 (38%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras105 (31%)
  3. Electrical System65 (19%)
  4. Other57 (17%)
  5. Engine36 (11%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain23 (7%)
  7. Structure & Body22 (7%)
  8. Steering11 (3%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 (3%)
  10. Airbags8 (2%)

What owners report

  • Automatic emergency braking or ProPilot Assist engages unexpectedly or fails to stop the vehicle, leading to collisions.
  • Brakes trigger sudden, unexpected stops with a grinding noise while backing out of garages or parking spots.
  • Parking brake reportedly failed to hold the vehicle, causing it to roll downhill until striking an object.
  • Backup camera and instrument screen go black intermittently, sometimes while backing up.
  • Blind spot sensors reportedly failed to activate, contributing to a collision.
  • Engine compartment reportedly caught fire after a low-speed collision.
2019 Nissan Rogue complaints: complaints filed per quarter552019 Q12020 Q12021 Q12022 Q12023 Q12024 Q12025 Q12026 Q1
489 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q4 (55).

2019 Nissan Rogue recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  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 21V839000Oct 26, 2021Fuel System5,905 vehicles

    Hybrid propulsion system

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.

    Risk: A blown fuse may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B6.

  3. NHTSA 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,228,830 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

2019 Nissan Rogue fuel economy and fuel cost

City
28.5 MPG
Highway
33.5 MPG
Combined
31 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,100
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.

2019 compared with other Rogue years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Avoid80596531
2018Avoid87668331
2019Good47337331
2020Best0151128
2021Good402881031

All Nissan Rogue years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Compared to other Rogue model years, the 2019 is rated "Good," ranking 9th worst out of 16 years tracked, with a complaint index of 47 versus a high of 100 for the worst year.
What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Nissan Rogue?
Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 127 complaints (38% of the total), including reports of automatic emergency braking activating unexpectedly, with a median failure mileage of 3,950 miles.
Does the 2019 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Rogue: an electrical system issue with a jackknife-style ignition key, a fuel system issue on Rogue Hybrid models, and a backup camera software update.
How does the 2019 Rogue compare to the 2017 and 2018 Rogue?
The 2017 and 2018 Rogue are both rated "Avoid" with complaint indexes of 80 and 87, while the 2019 Rogue is rated "Good" with a lower complaint index of 47.

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.