2022 Nissan Rogue Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2022 Nissan Rogue ranks 12th of 19 model years with a complaint index of 39, earning a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 237 complaints and 1 recall, with Engine problems making up 73% of complaints at a median mileage of 60,300.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 39/100
- #12 of 19 Rogue years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 237
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 31.5
- 28.5 city / 35.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2022 Nissan Rogue problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine174 (73%)
- Fuel System44 (19%)
- Transmission & Powertrain37 (16%)
- Other32 (14%)
- Electrical System21 (9%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (5%)
- Steering6 (3%)
- Airbags5 (2%)
- Lane Departure4 (2%)
- Structure & Body3 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report a strong gasoline smell inside and outside the cabin, often noticed after parking in a garage following a drive of 20 to 30 minutes.
- Fuel odor is reported coming through the air vents, especially when the interior fan is not set to recirculate.
- Some owners describe the engine triggering a 'Power reduce Service now' warning along with an illuminated check-engine light.
- One owner reported flames coming from the engine compartment, noticed by a police officer during a traffic stop.
- A transmission complaint describes the vehicle rolling backward while in Park immediately after starting.
- An airbag complaint describes non-deployment during a frontal collision with a cement post.
2022 Nissan Rogue recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V437000Jun 27, 2025Engine443,899 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.
2022 Nissan Rogue fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 28.5 MPG
- Highway
- 35.5 MPG
- Combined
- 31.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,075
- 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.
2022 compared with other Rogue years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Nissan Rogue reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Rogue has a complaint index of 39 and ranks 12th out of 19 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Rogue years.
- What is the most common problem with the 2022 Nissan Rogue?
- Engine issues are the top problem area, accounting for 73% of complaints (174 of 237), with a median failure mileage of 60,300 miles.
- Does the 2022 Nissan Rogue have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 25V437000) covering the engine control module software on certain 3-cylinder 1.5L and 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo engines, including the 2022 Rogue.
- How does the 2022 Rogue compare to other Rogue years?
- The 2022 Rogue's complaint index of 39 is lower than the 2023 Rogue (100) and 2017/2018/2025 Rogues, which carry Avoid verdicts, making 2022 a relatively better choice among Rogue model years.
- Are there fuel smell complaints for the 2022 Nissan Rogue?
- Yes, multiple owners reported strong gasoline odors inside and outside the vehicle, part of the 44 Fuel System complaints (19% of total) filed with NHTSA.