Nissan Rogue Years to Avoid

Why 2013, 2014, 2018 and 2022 call for caution

2013 Nissan Rogue

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

Owners describe the CVT losing power or stalling on long highway drives, with RPMs surging as speed drops, and some say dealers recommended a new transmission or cooler. Many also report passenger air bag warning lights that flicker with someone seated and keep returning after repairs.

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2014 Nissan Rogue

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

Owners describe the passenger air bag light staying on or blinking with someone seated, often returning after dealer repairs, plus fuel pump failures causing sudden stalls. Many also report CVT transmission problems like shuddering, lost acceleration and costly replacements.

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2018 Nissan Rogue

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

Owners of the 2018 Rogue describe the automatic emergency braking suddenly slamming on the brakes with no vehicle or obstacle ahead, sometimes alongside stalling, frozen screens or dead batteries. Many say dealers couldn't duplicate it, and the problem returned after software updates or sensor replacements.

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2022 Nissan Rogue

Use cautionTop issue: engine · 71% of complaints · median 62,000 miles

Owners describe sudden power loss, stalling, and engine failure, often tied to an engine bearing recall, with many saying dealers couldn't complete repairs because parts were unavailable. Many also report a persistent gasoline smell in the cabin and garage that dealers couldn't diagnose or fix.

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Summaries are written with AI from the owner complaints on NHTSA's site and checked against them; the counts and mileages come from our data.

Best Nissan Rogue years to buy

2020 Nissan Rogue

Best betTop issue: driver assistance · 44% of complaints · median 7,000 miles

Owners filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Rogue in its first five years, about 41 for every 100,000 sold: 0.4× the rate of a typical Rogue year. 44% of them involve driver-assistance features and cameras, at a median of 7,000 miles.

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A best bet drew 0.6× the complaint rate of a typical Rogue year or less in its first five years on the road. How we rate

1. Engine24% of complaints · 983 complaints · median 2,000–62,000 miles by year · worst years: 2018, 2021 and 2022
2. Powertrain16% of complaints · 662 complaints · median 20,000–70,000 miles by year · worst years: 2013, 2016 and 2017
3. Brakes15% of complaints · 583 complaints · median 3,000–34,000 miles by year · worst years: 2017, 2018 and 2019
4. Electrical11% of complaints · 436 complaints · median 3,000–49,000 miles by year · worst years: 2018, 2019 and 2021
5. Driver assistance11% of complaints · 434 complaints · median 5,000–39,000 miles by year · worst years: 2018, 2019 and 2020

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA in each model year's first five years on the road, all years combined. A complaint can name more than one area. Worst years are the rated years with the most complaints about that area. Mileage is reported on about half of complaints.

Questions owners ask

Which Nissan Rogue years should you avoid?

No Rogue year from 2008 to 2022 drew more than twice the complaint rate of a typical Rogue year. The 2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2018 and 2022 ran above average, so use caution.

What is the best year for a used Nissan Rogue?

The best bets are the 2020 Rogue, which drew far fewer complaints per vehicle sold than a typical Rogue year. The 2020 drew the fewest for its time on the road (0.4× the rate of a typical Rogue year). Years from 2023 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) (16%) 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.