Nissan Rogue years to avoid and best years
Newer Nissan Rogue years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2023 has the most complaints per year, at 160 (716 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 9 (from 318 complaints), 2020 at 20 (from 151 complaints), and 2013 at 21 (from 610 complaints). The Nissan Rogue 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2023 Nissan Rogue, 130 of 716 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
2012
2020
2013
2025–26
Nissan Rogue reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Nissan Rogue. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 30.7 |
| 2025 → Too early | 91 | 182 | 3 | Visibility and wipers | 31.2 |
| 2024 → | 67 | 201 | 4 | Powertrain, Engine | 31.8 |
| 2023 → Most | 160 | 716 | 6 | Engine | 31.8 |
| 2022 → | 32 | 262 | 6 | Engine | 30.3 |
| 2021 → | 36 | 288 | 10 | Electrical system | 30.1 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 20 | 151 | 1 | Forward collision avoidance | 27.8 |
| 2019 → | 63 | 336 | 3 | Service brakes | 29.7 |
| 2018 → | 124 | 609 | 3 | Service brakes | 29.7 |
| 2017 → | 71 | 596 | 5 | Powertrain | 29.7 |
| 2016 → | 34 | 539 | 7 | Powertrain | 27.5 |
| 2015 → | 33 | 553 | 9 | Powertrain | 26 |
| 2014 → | 41 | 440 | 10 | Powertrain | 26 |
| 2013 → Fewest | 21 | 610 | 1 | Powertrain | 24.5 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 9 | 318 | 2 | Powertrain | 24 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Crossover
- Oil
- 0W-20 (2.5L QR25DE) · 4.875 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/65R17 (typical)
Known issues for this generation
Safety recall 15V-032 covers certain 2008-2013 Rogues and 2014 Rogue Select vehicles: snow, water, and salt can seep through the driver-side carpet to a kick-panel harness connector and short, raising fire risk; dealers inspect the connector and install a waterproof seal or a new connector and seal as needed. The campaign unit total covers those model years together, not 2012-2013 alone.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (2.5L QR25DE) · 4.875 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/65R17 to 225/55R19 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Nissan extended CVT assembly warranty coverage on certain 2014-2018 Rogues (T32) to 84 months/84,000 miles; Nissan states that extension is not a safety recall. Safety recall 16V-219 covers certain 2014-2016 Rogues whose rear liftgate support stays may corrode and break off; dealers replace the stays. Safety recall 22V-024 covers certain 2014-2016 Rogues whose under-dash harness connectors can corrode from driver-footwell water and salt, with fire risk among other electrical faults; dealers replace the connectors and apply grease. Safety recall 17V-663 covers certain 2016-2017 Rogues whose rear-seat lower frame recliner welds may be improper (FMVSS 207/210); dealers inspect and replace defective frames. Safety recall 23V-093 covers certain 2014-2020 Rogues (and Rogue Sport) with a jackknife ignition key that can fold while driving and shut the vehicle off; dealers insert a spacer in the key.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (2.5L)
- Tire size
- 235/55R18 to 235/45R19 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Safety recall 22V-259 covers certain 2022 Rogues whose fuel-tank bottom wall may be too thin so road debris can puncture it and leak fuel; dealers replace the tank assembly. Safety recall 25V-437 covers certain 2021-2024 Rogues among other Nissan/Infiniti models with VC-Turbo engines whose engine bearings may have manufacturing defects leading to engine failure; dealers reprogram the ECM. Safety recall 26V-080 covers certain 2023-2025 Rogues with 1.5L VC-Turbo engines where oil breakdown from heat can seize bearings; dealers reprogram the ECM and inspect for debris as stated in the campaign. Those VC-Turbo campaigns apply only to equipped engines, not every T33.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Rogue years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 9 (from 318 complaints), 2020 at 20 (from 151 complaints), and 2013 at 21 (from 610 complaints).
Which Nissan Rogue year has the most owner complaints?
2023 has the most complaints per year, at 160 (716 complaints). On the 2023 Nissan Rogue, 130 of 716 complaints name Engine.
How do Nissan Rogue owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Nissan Rogue years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Nissan Rogue years are too early to compare?
The Nissan Rogue 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Rogue take?
Use the viscosity and capacity listed for your generation; turbo, AWD, and engine size change both—confirm in the owner’s manual.
Did NHTSA issue a CVT safety recall for 2014-2018 Rogues?
No safety recall for the CVT itself is listed for those years; Nissan extended CVT warranty coverage on certain 2014-2018 Rogues to 84 months/84,000 miles and states that extension is not a safety recall.