2015 Nissan Rogue: Solid

Owners filed 192 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Nissan Rogue in its first five years on the road, about 72 for every 100,000 sold: 1.1× the rate of a typical Rogue year. That's close to a typical year.

The biggest problem area, counting serious complaints more, is the air bags (21% of complaints, median 25,000 miles).

Complaint index
1.1×
per vehicle sold, vs. a typical Rogue year
Rank
8th of 14
1st = fewest complaints
Complaints
192
first five years; 72 per 100,000 sold
Recalls
9
campaigns
2nd generation, 2014–2020 · Updated September 24, 2026 · How we rate
2014 Nissan Rogue S AWD

Photo: 2014 Nissan Rogue S AWD · Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Problem areas

Ranked by severity-weighted complaints · share · median miles
  1. Air bags21% · 40 complaints · median 25,000 miles
  2. Brakes7% · 13 complaints · median 11,000 miles
  3. Powertrain18% · 34 complaints · median 35,000 miles
  4. Engine15% · 28 complaints · median 29,000 miles
  5. Seats and belts9% · 17 complaints · median 16,000 miles
  6. Electrical9% · 17 complaints · median 23,000 miles
  7. Body and structure7% · 14 complaints · median 25,000 miles
  8. Steering4% · 7 complaints · median 16,000 miles
  9. Speed control4% · 8 complaints · median 27,000 miles
  10. Visibility6% · 12 complaints · median 40,000 miles

Bars rank problem areas by complaints weighted for severity (crashes, fires, injuries and deaths count more). A complaint can name more than one area. Mileage is reported on about half of complaints.

What owners describe

Air bags

Many owners of this Rogue describe the passenger air bag indicator falsely showing the bag disabled, sometimes needing a restart to clear, while others report air bags not deploying in real crashes. Repairs are often described as repeated dealer visits, expensive parts replacements, or unresolved diagnostics.

Warning signs:
Owners describe the passenger air bag "off" indicator or a flashing air bag light coming on at startup or while driving, sometimes with clicking, seat belt or steering issues nearby.
What shops did:
Dealers reprogrammed or replaced occupant sensors, seats, clocksprings or airbag modules, though many owners say the light returned or the shop could not duplicate the fault.
Mileage:
most between 20,000 and 70,000 miles, among 39 complaints that give it

“None off the airbags deployed on the vehicle none”

“Ocs passenger airbag light stays on after passenger seat is occupied. This is an intermittent problem.”

Brakes

Owners describe brakes that feel soft, sink to the floor, or fail to stop the car, sometimes accompanied by grinding or squeaking noises. Repairs are inconsistent, with some dealers replacing parts like the brake booster while others cannot find any problem at all.

Warning signs:
Many report grinding or squeaking noises, a pedal that feels spongy or sinks low, dashboard warnings, or a rolling/accelerating sensation when trying to stop.
What shops did:
Some dealers replaced a brake booster or master cylinder, but several owners say dealers could not duplicate or diagnose the problem and returned the car unrepaired.
Mileage:
most between 0 and 35,000 miles, among 17 complaints that give it

“Brake pedals drops low stopping car and latter peddle returns braking high, randomly this occurs during your drive.”

“brakes go soft and spongy sometimes you can pump the pedal and they will work for a little while”

Powertrain

Owners of this Rogue commonly describe transmission trouble ranging from vibration and noise to sudden loss of power or stalling while driving. Repairs often involved a new transmission, but several say dealers initially couldn't find a problem or denied warranty coverage.

Warning signs:
Many report vibration in the steering wheel/floor, whining or grinding noises, RPM surges without acceleration, check engine or 'service vehicle soon' lights, and hesitation from a stop.
What shops did:
Dealers frequently replaced or reprogrammed the CVT transmission, though many owners say technicians couldn't duplicate the issue or told them nothing was wrong before the transmission ultimately failed; some cite service bulletins or warranty extensions that didn't cover their vehicle.
Mileage:
most between 40,000 and 95,000 miles, among 87 complaints that give it

“I cannot drive for more than 30+ min before my vehicle starts stalling at stoplights/stop signs.”

“There is a super high pitched noise when the car runs for over an hour, like squealing.”

Summaries are written with AI from the owner complaints shown on NHTSA's site and checked against them; quotes are word for word.

  • NHTSA 23V093000February 2023712,458 vehicles

    Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: immobilizer/proximity: key/sender

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.

    Risk: Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 22V024000January 2022664,779 vehicles

    Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Rogue vehicles. The electrical connector for the under dash harness may corrode due to water and salt intrusion from the driver's side foot well.

    Risk: Corrosion in the electrical connector can result in power window/seat failure, all-wheel-drive warning light illumination, battery drainage, and electrical connector damage that increases the risk of a fire.

    Fix: Dealers will remove the harness tape and harness covering and replace both connectors and apply white lithium grease to the connectors as necessary, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 16V911000December 2016757 vehicles

    Air bags: sensor: occupant classification

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.

    Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge.

  • NHTSA 16V244000April 20163,296,947 vehicles

    Air bags: sensor: occupant classification

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

    Risk: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

    Fix: Nissan will notify their owners.

  • NHTSA 16V219000April 2016108,503 vehicles

    Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured July 31, 2013, to January 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear lift gate support stays may corrode due to insufficient anti-corrosion treatment.

    Risk: Corrosion of one or both of the rear lift gate support stays could cause a sudden release of pressure. If this occurs, the support stays may break off, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear tailgate stays, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 15V775000November 201533,880 vehicles

    Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Rogue vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to May 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem with the shift selector knob, it may be possible to shift out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

    Risk: If the shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the shift selector knob, as necessary, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 15V453000July 20156,595 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan Sentra and Versa Note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

    Risk: A door that does not fully latch may result in the door opening while the car is moving. The distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.

    Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 15V368000June 2015110 vehicles

    Equipment: other: labels

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Rogue Select vehicles manufactured November 17, 2014, to December 12, 2014 and equipped with seventeen-inch wheels. The affected vehicles have incorrect tire size information on the tire labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."

    Risk: The labels list the incorrect tire size. Installing tires of the incorrect size may increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and will send them new labels with the corrected information, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 15V012000January 2015893 vehicles

    Service brakes

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to November 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to November 15, 2014. During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued.

    Risk: The under-torqued fasteners may result in a brake caliper separating from the wheel assembly causing a reduction in braking performance or reduced steering control. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten any loose bolts to the proper specification, free of charge.

A recall only helps if the repair was done. Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup before you buy.

Service bulletins

Nissan sent NHTSA 318 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2015 Rogue. These are repair instructions, not recalls. Warranty extensions and bulletins about its top problem areas:

  • NTB19-033G · February 2025INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page)…
  • NTB19-042F · February 2025AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or…
  • NTB19-071D · September 2024DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended.
  • NTB12-103I · June 2024CVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended.
  • NTB17-003F · December 2023FLUID LEAK CAUSED BY TRANSFER ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL This bulletin has been amended.
  • NTB21-094B · December 2023TRANSFER ASSEMBLY SEAL REPLACEMENT FOR AWD FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL This bulletin has been amended.
  • NTB12-103H · May 2023CVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended.
  • NTB12-055J · March 2023CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended.

All 2015 Rogue bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2015 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Owners filed 192 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Nissan Rogue in its first five years on the road, about 72 for every 100,000 sold: 1.1× the rate of a typical Rogue year. That's close to a typical year. Ratings compare Rogue years with each other using complaints filed with NHTSA; they don't measure every problem owners have.
What are the most common 2015 Rogue problems?
Owners' complaints most often involve the air bags (21%), the brakes (7%) and the powertrain (transmission and drivetrain) (18%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the 2015 Nissan Rogue been recalled?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2015 Nissan Rogue, the most recent in February 2023 (electrical system). Enter the vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether the repairs were done.

Sources

Owner complaints, recalls and manufacturer communications from NHTSA's public data files, as of September 24, 2026. Complaints are counted once each, over the model year's first 60 months on the road. UsedScore is not affiliated with NHTSA or Nissan. The 2015 Nissan Rogue on NHTSA.gov · How we rate