2022 Nissan Rogue reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2022 Nissan Rogue has 262 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 32 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Rogue years here — under the median of the other years, which is 39. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts, Display, and Buckle.

2012 Nissan Rogue
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Complaints

262

Per year

32

Recalls

6

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (140 of 262), then Fuel and propulsion system (44) and Engine and engine cooling (43). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Rogue has 288 complaints, 36 per year, and the 2023 has 716 complaints, 160 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Nissan Rogue. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (6)

Recall engine and cooling, engine, internal engine parts 2025-06-27 · NHTSA campaign 25V437000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall back-over prevention, display 2022-10-13 · NHTSA campaign 22V772000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R22B8, R22C1, and PC923/25.
Recall seat belts, rear or other, buckle 2022-09-01 · NHTSA campaign 22V666000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The rear seat belts for the left-hand and right-hand rear seats may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seatbelt Assemblies."
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC915.
Recall gasoline fuel system, storage, tank 2022-08-31 · NHTSA campaign 22V660000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Rogue vehicles. The fuel tank may have been punctured when vehicle modifications were performed.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC912.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2022-07-21 · NHTSA campaign 22V527000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A5 PC901 PC902.
Recall gasoline fuel system, storage, tank 2022-04-14 · NHTSA campaign 22V259000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, an area on the bottom wall of the fuel tank may be too thin.
Remedy Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly and install a new lock ring, gasket, and o-ring seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC887.

Complaints by component (262 total)

Engine
140
Fuel and propulsion system
44
Engine and engine cooling
43
Powertrain
38
Electrical system
21
Speed control
16
Forward collision avoidance
9
Back-over prevention
6
Steering
6
Air bags
5
Fuel system, gasoline
4
Lane departure
4
Structure
3
Visibility
3
Service brakes
2
Tires
2
Hydraulic brakes
1
Seats
1
Suspension
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

102022422023432024952025722026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 65-75 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle experienced reduced power and failed to exceed 30-35 MPH. Several unknown warning…"
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-09-21
  • "The Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) system began malfunctioning immediately after service for Recall R25A8 in March. Initial symptoms included severe hesitation, shuddering, and erratic shifting, as well as an…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-21
  • "Summary of Safety Defect & Incident: On August 27, 2026, while driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden and total loss of motive power / engine stall without any prior warning lights, check engine lights, or…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-19
  • "Incident Summary & Safety Hazard: Nissan North America and its dealership failed to perform a timely safety recall repair (NHTSA 25V-437 / 26V-080), resulting in complete engine failure and sudden loss of power in…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-19
  • "Nissan rouge was inspected for recall 26V080, engine bearing Failures. A few months later the engine bearings failed. My wife was driving the vehicle alone, 5 days after having a pacemaker implanted when the…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-11

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Early Release 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Later Release 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD Early Release 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD Later Release 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Rogue all-wheel drive 1.5L, 3-cyl Automatic (AV-S8) All-wheel drive 28 35 31 MPG $2100
Rogue all-wheel drive SL/Platinum 1.5L, 3-cyl Automatic (AV-S8) All-wheel drive 28 34 31 MPG $2100
Rogue front-wheel drive 1.5L, 3-cyl Automatic (AV-S8) Front-wheel drive 30 37 33 MPG $1950
Rogue front-wheel drive SL/Platinum 1.5L, 3-cyl Automatic (AV-S8) Front-wheel drive 29 36 32 MPG $2050
Rogue Sport 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S8) Front-wheel drive 27 31 28 MPG $2300
Rogue Sport all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S8) All-wheel drive 26 30 27 MPG $2400

Specs and fitment

3rd generation (T33), 2021–present
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Nissan Rogue reliable?

The 2022 Nissan Rogue has 262 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 32 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Rogue years here — under the median of the other years, which is 39. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts, Display, and Buckle.

What are common problems with a 2022 Nissan Rogue?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (140 of 262), then Fuel and propulsion system (44) and Engine and engine cooling (43). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2022 Nissan Rogue more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Rogue has 288 complaints, 36 per year, and the 2023 has 716 complaints, 160 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Nissan Rogue been recalled?

The 2022 Nissan Rogue has 6 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Nissan Rogue?

Owners have filed 262 complaints about the 2022 Nissan Rogue with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Nissan Rogue get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Nissan Rogue is 30.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.