2022 Nissan Rogue Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
27/100
#12 most-complained of 16 Rogue years
The 2022 Nissan Rogue has a Complaint Index of 27 and ranks 12th worst out of 16 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Rogue years. Its top problem area is the engine, with 174 complaints (73% share) and a median failure mileage of 61,350.
- Complaints
- 237
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 31.5
- 28.5 city / 35.5 hwy
Top 2022 Nissan Rogue problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Engine loses power and enters limp mode, sometimes dropping from highway speed to around 10 MPH with an "Engine Malfunction" warning.
- CVT transmission can trigger fault code P187E and repeatedly enter failsafe/limp mode with sudden loss of acceleration in traffic.
- Some owners report sudden engine failure tied to coolant loss and a blown head gasket, leaving the engine inoperable.
- A strong raw gasoline smell has been reported inside and outside the cabin, growing stronger with continued driving.
- An inner tie rod reportedly detached while driving with no prior warning or maintenance issue noted.
- One owner reported flames from the engine compartment noticed by a police officer during a traffic stop.
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?
- NHTSA lists a Complaint Index of 27 for the 2022 Rogue, ranking it 12th worst among 16 model years, which earns it a "Good" verdict relative to other Rogue years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Nissan Rogue?
- The engine is the top problem area, accounting for 174 of 237 complaints (73%) and a median failure mileage of 61,350.
- Does the 2022 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Rogue, covering the engine control module software on certain 3-cylinder 1.5L and 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo engines; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2022 Rogue compare to other bad years like 2023?
- The 2023 Rogue has a Complaint Index of 100 and is rated "Avoid," while the 2022 Rogue's index of 27 and "Good" verdict make it a comparatively stronger year.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Nissan Rogue?
- EPA rates the 2022 Rogue at 31.5 MPG combined (28.5 city / 35.5 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $2,075.