YearToAvoid

2020 Nissan Rogue Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2020 Nissan Rogue ranks 18th of 19 model years with a complaint index of 6, earning a Best verdict. NHTSA lists 151 complaints and 1 recall, with automatic emergency braking issues as the top concern.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
6/100
#18 of 19 Rogue years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
151
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
9
reported in complaints
Fires
6
Injuries
6
Top issue
Collision Avoidance & Cameras
Best nearby year
2012
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
28
25.5 city / 32 hwy
Injuries / deaths
6 / 0

Top 2020 Nissan Rogue problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras57 (38%)
  2. Other36 (24%)
  3. Electrical System35 (23%)
  4. Brakes33 (22%)
  5. Structure & Body17 (11%)
  6. Engine13 (9%)
  7. Airbags8 (5%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (5%)
  9. Seat Belts4 (3%)
  10. Steering4 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Automatic emergency braking activates unexpectedly at low speeds, sometimes slamming on the brakes with no obstacle present.
  • Forward collision sensors trigger false alerts during snow or poor weather, causing sudden stops or steering lock-up.
  • Some owners report unintended acceleration, including one case where the vehicle sped up while parking and struck a stationary object.
  • Backup safety sensors and cameras reportedly fail to detect obstacles while reversing, leading to collisions.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in some crashes, including one severe multi-impact collision.
  • One owner reported an engine fire while the vehicle was parked and not in use, at 140,000 miles.
2020 Nissan Rogue complaints: complaints filed per quarter132020 Q12021 Q12022 Q12023 Q12024 Q12025 Q12026 Q1
151 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2020 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2021 Q1 (13).

2020 Nissan Rogue recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

2020 Nissan Rogue fuel economy and fuel cost

City
25.5 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,325
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.

2020 compared with other Rogue years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2018Avoid89668331
2019Caution61337331
2020Best6151128
2021Caution672881031
2022Good39237131.5

All Nissan Rogue years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Among Rogue model years, the 2020 ranks 18th out of 19 with a complaint index of 6, the lowest of any year, giving it a Best verdict relative to other Rogue years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2020 Nissan Rogue?
Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the top problem area, accounting for 57 of 151 complaints (38%), mostly involving automatic emergency braking triggering unexpectedly.
Does the 2020 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Rogue, covering a jackknife-style ignition key that could collapse into a folded position while driving; none are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2020 Rogue compare to other bad years like 2017 or 2023?
The 2020 Rogue's complaint index of 6 is far below the 2017 Rogue's 94 and the 2023 Rogue's 100, both rated Avoid, making 2020 one of the better years.
What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Nissan Rogue?
EPA rates the 2020 Rogue at 28 mpg combined (25.5 city / 32 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,325.

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.