Nissan ROGUE — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2018 Nissan ROGUE
996 complaints (191% of segment average)
Main issue: ON APRIL 11, 2018, I WAS DRIVING MY BRAND NEW 2018 NISSAN ROGUE. I HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF THE HIGHWAY, AND WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ALONG A CITY STREET WHEN SUDDENLY THE BRAKES SLAMMED ON, THRUSTING ME FORWARD AND GIVING ME A NEAR HEART ATTACK. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED, HAD THIS HAPPEN
2023 Nissan ROGUE
919 complaints (176% of segment average)
Main issue: The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact found no visible leaks coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where the mechanic also could not detect any leak
2017 Nissan ROGUE
862 complaints (165% of segment average)
Main issue: I HAVE HAD MY PEARL WHITE 2017 NISSAN ROGUE SL FOR ABOUT 9 WEEKS NOW AND IT SEEMS LIKE I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE PAINT IN THE VEHICLE. I AM NOT SURE IF THE PAINT ON THE CAR IS VERY THIN OR THAT IF IT IS VERY CHEAP BUT I DO EVERYTHING I AM SUPPOSED TO BE DOING IN TAKING THE CAR AS I ALWAYS LOVE TO
2013 Nissan ROGUE
849 complaints (163% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CVT TRANSMISSION CAUSED THE VIBRATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ROCK WHEN D
2016 Nissan ROGUE
750 complaints (144% of segment average)
Main issue: A NISSAN DEALER HAD PREFORMED A SERVICE CAMPAIGN PC4900 TO MY 2016 NISSAN ROGUE IT INVOLVED THE CVT TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE AND SINCE THEY DID IT THE CAR IS NOT DRIVING LIKE BEFORE. THE SHIFTING IS SLOWER AND TAKES LONGER TO SHIFT, THE ENGINE IS LOUDER AND REVVING HIGHER AND THE FUEL ECONOMY GOT VERY
2015 Nissan ROGUE
727 complaints (139% of segment average)
Main issue: THE CAR REVS UP TO 5 RPMS AT 60MPH LIKE ITS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. NEED TO TAKE THE FOOT OFF THE GAS GET DOWN TO 50MPH AND WAS ABLE TO GET IT BACK UP TO 65MPH. I DID THIS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I WAS AFRAID THE PERSON BEHIND WAS GOING TO HIT TO CHANGE SPEEDS SO FAST. NISSAN LOOKED AT THE CAR TODAY AND SAI
2014 Nissan ROGUE
607 complaints (116% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND UNTIL THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED APPROXIMATELY HALF WAY. THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN RAPIDLY ACCELERATE FOR SIXTY SECONDS BEFORE RETURNING TO NORMAL FUNCTION. THE CONTACT IN
Safe to Buy
2025 Nissan ROGUE
186 complaints — well below segment average
2020 Nissan ROGUE
235 complaints — well below segment average
2024 Nissan ROGUE
251 complaints — well below segment average
2022 Nissan ROGUE
356 complaints — well below segment average
2021 Nissan ROGUE
401 complaints — well below segment average