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Nissan Rogue Years to Avoid

Every Rogue from 2008 to 2027, rated on owner complaints filed with NHTSA. No year stands out as one to avoid.

AvoidNone
Use caution2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018
Best bets2020
Updated September 24, 2026 · 7,273 owner complaints · How we rate
2026 Nissan Rogue Platinum

Photo: 2026 Nissan Rogue Platinum · Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Every Rogue model year, rated

Newest first · bar = complaint rate vs. a typical Rogue year

4th generation · 2027–today

2027Too newNo complaints on fileFirst year of a new generation

3rd generation · 2021–2026

2026Too newTop issue: Engine2025Too newTop issue: Visibility2024Too newTop issue: Engine2023Too newTop issue: Engine2022Too newTop issue: Engine2021SolidTop issue: ElectricalFirst year of a new generation

2nd generation · 2014–2020

2020Best betTop issue: Driver assistance2019SolidTop issue: Brakes2018Use cautionTop issue: Brakes2017Use cautionTop issue: Brakes2016SolidTop issue: Air bags2015SolidTop issue: Air bags2014Use cautionTop issue: Air bagsFirst year of a new generation

1st generation · 2008–2013

2013Use cautionTop issue: Powertrain2012SolidTop issue: Powertrain2011SolidTop issue: Powertrain2010Use cautionTop issue: Powertrain2009SolidTop issue: Powertrain2008Use cautionTop issue: PowertrainFirst year of a new generation

Why 2013, 2014, 2017 and 2018 call for caution

2008 Nissan Rogue

2013 Nissan Rogue

Use cautionTop issue: powertrain · 45% of complaints · median 66,000 miles

Owners describe the CVT losing power or stalling during long highway drives, with RPMs surging as speed drops, whining noises and burning smells, often blamed on transmission overheating. Many also report air bag warning lights flickering with someone seated, and some say repairs to sensors, seats or the transmission didn't stick.

Full 2013 report ›
2014 Nissan Rogue S AWD

2014 Nissan Rogue

Use cautionTop issue: air bags · 21% of complaints · median 15,000 miles

Owners describe the front passenger air bag light staying on or blinking with someone seated, plus fuel pump failures and CVT transmission trouble that caused sudden stalling, jerking or loss of acceleration, sometimes at highway speed. Many say dealer visits, recall work or costly transmission replacements didn't settle the issue.

Full 2014 report ›
2017–2020 Nissan Rogue

2017 Nissan Rogue

Use cautionTop issue: brakes · 30% of complaints · median 25,000 miles

Owners describe the automatic emergency braking engaging suddenly with no obstacle ahead, plus CVT hesitation, RPM surges and outright transmission failure. Some also report air bags that didn't deploy in crashes and passenger-side sensor warning lights, with dealers often unable to duplicate the problem and repairs sometimes costly.

Full 2017 report ›
2017–2020 Nissan Rogue

2018 Nissan Rogue

Use cautionTop issue: brakes · 52% of complaints · median 12,000 miles

Owners describe the automatic emergency braking system engaging on its own during normal driving, bringing the Rogue to a sudden slowdown or stop with no car or obstacle ahead, often preceded by beeping, warning lights or shuddering. Some also report stalling, frozen screens and dead batteries, with repairs that didn't stick.

Full 2018 report ›

Questions owners ask

Which Nissan Rogue years should you avoid?
No Rogue year from 2008 to 2021 drew more than twice the complaint rate of a typical Rogue year. The 2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2017 and 2018 ran above average, so use caution.
What is the best year for a used Nissan Rogue?
The 2020 Rogue drew the fewest complaints for its time on the road and the number sold (0.5× the rate of a typical Rogue year), followed by the 2009 and 2012. Years from 2022 on haven't had five years on the road, so they aren't rated yet.
What is the most common problem with the Nissan Rogue?
Across every year, the problem area owners report most is the engine (24% of complaints), followed by the powertrain (transmission and drivetrain) (17%) and the brakes (15%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the Nissan Rogue been recalled?
Yes. NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns covering Rogue model years 2008 to 2027, the most recent in June 2026. Enter a vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether its repairs were done.

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Photos: 2008 Nissan Rogue by IFCAR (public domain) · 2014 Nissan Rogue S AWD by Mr.choppers (CC BY-SA 3.0) · 2017–2020 Nissan Rogue by Tony Hisgett (CC BY 2.0) · 2023 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD by Mr.choppers (CC BY-SA 3.0) · 2026 Mazda CX-5 L AWD (Japanese-market) by Oq10pass (CC0) · 2026 Toyota RAV4 (South African model) by Husskeyy (CC BY-SA 4.0) · 2025 Chevrolet Equinox by Kevauto (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.