Nissan Rogue 2014–2020
2nd generation (T32)
NHTSA data through 12 August 20264,737 complaints, 2,530 with mileageMethod
On this generation, 34% of failures fall within the first 12,000 miles — a rate roughly 4 times higher than during the rest of the car's life.
- First 12,000 miles — 34% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 5 complaints (0.2%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 1,000
- 25%
- 5,900
- Median
- 28,000
- 75%
- 59,760
- 90%
- 93,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 561 | 22.2% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 202 | 8.0% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 165 | 6.5% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 140 | 5.5% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 142 | 5.6% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 103 | 4.1% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 113 | 4.5% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 112 | 4.4% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 99 | 3.9% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 107 | 4.2% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 67 | 2.6% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 89 | 3.5% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 69 | 2.7% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 67 | 2.6% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 57 | 2.3% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 60 | 2.4% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 50 | 2.0% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 31 | 1.2% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 51 | 2.0% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 41 | 1.6% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 34 | 1.3% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 29 | 1.1% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 22 | 0.9% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 24 | 0.9% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 20 | 0.8% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 12 | 0.5% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 15 | 0.6% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 9 | 0.4% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 5 | 0.2% |
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 4,737 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014–2020 Nissan Rogue, and 2,530 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
34% of failures fall within the first 12,000 miles — a rate roughly 4 times higher than during the rest of the car's life. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.
The most-reported areas are problems owners could not categorise (13.4% of complaints, typically around 19,000 miles), the transmission and driveline (13.2% of complaints, typically around 67,000 miles), the brakes (11.9% of complaints, typically around 12,000 miles).
19 recall campaigns cover this generation.
Note: in 2014, 2015, both this generation and the previous one were sold at the same time, and NHTSA complaints are not separated by body.
What fails, and when
- Problems owners could not categorise19,000median 18,856 miles, middle half 5,000 to 45,000
- Transmission and driveline67,000median 67,000 miles, middle half 37,000 to 93,000
- Brakes12,000median 11,911 miles, middle half 3,500 to 26,000
- Electrical system32,000median 32,000 miles, middle half 7,000 to 65,000
- Forward collision avoidance11,000median 10,632 miles, middle half 3,000 to 37,000
- Airbag system30,000median 30,000 miles, middle half 14,000 to 57,000
- Engine35,000median 35,000 miles, middle half 10,000 to 75,000
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Problems owners could not categorise | 637 | 13.4% | 19,000 | 5,000–45,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 626 | 13.2% | 67,000 | 37,000–93,000 |
| Brakes | 564 | 11.9% | 12,000 | 3,500–26,000 |
| Electrical system | 527 | 11.1% | 32,000 | 7,000–65,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 492 | 10.4% | 11,000 | 3,000–37,000 |
| Airbag system | 347 | 7.3% | 30,000 | 14,000–57,000 |
| Engine | 323 | 6.8% | 35,000 | 10,000–75,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 192 | 4.1% | 24,000 | 5,500–62,000 |
| Body structure | 160 | 3.4% | 40,000 | 16,000–75,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 123 | 2.6% | 42,000 | 10,000–76,000 |
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 28,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 13.4% of complaints (637 reports, 287 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 18,856 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,000 and 45,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 13.2% of complaints (626 reports, 337 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 67,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 37,000 and 93,000 miles.
The brakes account for 11.9% of complaints (564 reports, 407 of them with a mileage figure), and they fail early — a median of 11,911 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 3,487 and 26,287 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 11.1% of complaints (527 reports, 245 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 32,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 7,200 and 65,000 miles.
Forward collision avoidance accounts for 10.4% of complaints (492 reports, 196 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 10,632 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 2,950 and 37,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 7.3% of complaints (347 reports, 167 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 30,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 14,000 and 57,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2018 model year drew the most — 1,004 complaints — while 2020 drew the fewest at 235. The median year sits at 733.
One caveat on the year figures: in 2014, 2015, the manufacturer sold both this generation and the previous one at the same time, and NHTSA records do not distinguish between them. Complaints filed under that year may describe either vehicle.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 19 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the electrical system (4), seats (2), the airbag system (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
Of the 4,737 complaints filed against this generation, 343 reported a crash; 57 reported a fire; 339 reported an injury; 5 reported a fatality. Crash-involved reports represent 7.2% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
What this means if you are buying one
For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 34% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.
On inspection, problems owners could not categorise and the transmission and driveline are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. Problems owners could not categorise in particular shows a median failure mileage of 18,856, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Documented problems
Transmission 2014–2018 (complaints continue through 2020)
CVT shuddering, shaking, hesitation and complete failure. A $277.7M class settlement covering MY2014-2018 Rogue (with 2015-2018 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60) extended CVT assembly, valve body and torque converter coverage from 60 months/60,000 miles to 84 months/84,000 miles, with reimbursement for prior repairs.
Forward Collision Avoidance 2017–2018
Automatic Emergency Braking false activation - the system brakes hard with no obstacle present, frequently over railroad crossings and metal bridge decks. Subject of an NHTSA defect investigation and subsequent Nissan action.
Body 2014–2018
Panoramic sunroof glass shattering and power liftgate strut failures.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 mixed | 613 | 380 |
| 2015 mixed | 733 | 388 |
| 2016 | 751 | 377 |
| 2017 | 876 | 437 |
| 2018 | 1,004 | 606 |
| 2019 | 525 | 262 |
| 2020 | 235 | 80 |
Recalls (19)
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 23V093000 | 2023-08-30 | Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender |
| 22V875000 | 2023-01-19 | Electrical System:wiring |
| 22V024000 | 2022-09-23 | Electrical System:wiring:interior/Under Dash |
| 21V839000 | 2021-12-16 | Engine and Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/Ecm) |
| 19V654000 | 2019-11-11 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera |
| 17V716000 | 2018-01-08 | Seats |
| 17V663000 | 2017-12-06 | Seats |
| 16V911000 | 2017-02-13 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification |
| 16V149000 | 2016-11-29 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump |
| 16V219000 | 2016-11-18 | Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate:support Device/Strut |
| 16V244000 | 2016-06-10 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification |
| 15V775000 | 2016-01-15 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) |
| 15V453000 | 2015-08-31 | Latches/Locks/Linkages |
| 15V368000 | 2015-06-22 | Equipment:other:labels |
| 15V197000 | 2015-05-26 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump |
| 15V032000 | 2015-02-26 | Electrical System |
| 15V012000 | 2015-02-02 | Service Brakes |
| 14V229000 | 2014-06-16 | Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs |
| 14V218000 | 2014-06-02 | Steering:column |
What owners reported
Passenger airbag light remains on despite adult passenger weighing between 120-150 lbs in passenger seat. Problem was present since first day purchase of vehicle brand new. Brought back to dealer 5 times and was told there was no problem with it--that it was functioning to manufacturers specification. Was told on…
2014 · 8 miles · Airbag system
"CVT failure" between march 2019 and may 2019 randomly stalling while traveling and when complete stop, this went on for about 1 month. Most noticeable occurrences were when the temperature warm and/or driving for an extended period of time. Vehicle then shuddered/shake when accelerating. Rpm level would fluctuate…
2014 · 8 miles · Transmission and driveline
While traveling 60mph on i43 in milwaukee, the car suddenly lost ability to accelerate. I was able to coast the car off an exit to the side of the road. The car would only go in reverse. I took it to my local mechanic and magically normal forward driving resumed. Diagnostics showed no issues. I was instructed to take…
2014 · 15 miles · Transmission and driveline
2014 Nissan Rogue has a possible ignition switch issue. When vehicle ignition switch is shut-off, all electrical systems, radio, lights etc., Locks fail to either shutdown completely and electric locks disengage. This may lead to further issue such as in the gm faulty ignition switch issue and the subsequent loss of…
2014 · 100 miles · Electrical system
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