Nissan Rogue: Years to Avoid and Best Years (Engine & Transmission)
Nissan Rogue problems by model year, from 6,455 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. For each year: the share of complaints about the engine, transmission or fuel system, how many there were, and the recalls.
Worst years to avoid: 2022 (79%, 215 drivetrain complaints), 2013 (76%, 396 drivetrain complaints) and 2011 (69%, 216 drivetrain complaints). 11 of the 14 Nissan Rogue years we score have an elevated engine, transmission or fuel-system complaint share; 6 of them are at the very high level (60% or more), where every model year we track has a documented failure behind it.
Best years on this measure: 2018 (17%), 2019 (19%) and 2020 (20%). A low share means owners complained about other things more than the drivetrain, not that nothing ever fails.
The sharpest change between consecutive years is from 2017 (39%) to 2018 (17%), down 22 points. The complaint pattern shifts at that year, so check which year the car in front of you is.
By raw volume, the 2023 drew the most drivetrain complaints (479 of 2,828 across the scored years). Volume also tracks how many were sold and how long they have been on the road, which is why the share, not the count, sets the verdict.
Engine and transmission complaint share, 2010–2023
Share of relevant owner complaints about the engine, transmission or fuel system. 33% is elevated, 40% high, 60% very high. A dash means too few complaints to score.
Every Nissan Rogue year
| Model year | Signal | Drivetrain share | Drivetrain complaints | All complaints | Rank (1 = worst) | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Rogue | very high | 67% | 160 | 282 | 5/14 | 2 |
| 2011 Rogue | very high | 69% | 216 | 362 | 3/14 | 2 |
| 2012 Rogue | very high | 65% | 181 | 318 | 6/14 | 2 |
| 2013 Rogue | very high | 76% | 396 | 610 | 2/14 | 1 |
| 2014 Rogue | high | 58% | 206 | 440 | 7/14 | 10 |
| 2015 Rogue | high | 43% | 187 | 553 | 9/14 | 9 |
| 2016 Rogue | high | 50% | 229 | 540 | 8/14 | 7 |
| 2017 Rogue | elevated | 39% | 225 | 672 | 10/14 | 5 |
| 2018 Rogue | no elevated signal | 17% | 113 | 703 | 14/14 | 3 |
| 2019 Rogue | no elevated signal | 19% | 78 | 436 | 13/14 | 3 |
| 2020 Rogue | no elevated signal | 20% | 39 | 210 | 12/14 | 1 |
| 2021 Rogue | elevated | 34% | 104 | 324 | 11/14 | 13 |
| 2022 Rogue | very high | 79% | 215 | 277 | 1/14 | 7 |
| 2023 Rogue | very high | 67% | 479 | 728 | 4/14 | 6 |
What owners complain about most, all years
Categories as NHTSA files them, summed across the Nissan Rogue years with data. A complaint can name more than one component, so the shares overlap. Red is engine, transmission or fuel.
Nissan Rogue engine and transmission recalls: timeline
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns on the Nissan Rogue involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 41 across the years we track. Each model-year page has the details. Whether a particular car still has a recall open depends on its VIN.
| Date | Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | 15V197000 | fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump | 2014 |
| Nov 2015 | 15V775000 | power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) | 2015 |
| Mar 2016 | 16V149000 | fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump | 2014 |
| Feb 2021 | 21V068000 | fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2021 |
| Oct 2021 | 21V839000 | engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm) | 2017–2019 |
| Dec 2021 | 21V957000 | fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump | 2021 |
| Apr 2022 | 22V259000 | fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly | 2022 |
| Aug 2022 | 22V660000 | fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly | 2022 |
| Jun 2025 | 25V437000 | engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical | 2021–2023 |
| Feb 2026 | 26V080000 | engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical | 2023 |
31 other recalls (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
| Date | Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | 10V401000 | equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system) | 2010 |
| Nov 2011 | 11V565000 | steering: electric power assist system | 2011 |
| Feb 2012 | 12V068000 | tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems | 2012 |
| Apr 2014 | 14V218000 | steering: column | 2014 |
| May 2014 | 14V229000 | wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | 2014 |
| Jan 2015 | 15V012000 | service brakes | 2014–2015 |
| Jan 2015 | 15V032000 | electrical system | 2010–2014 |
| Jun 2015 | 15V368000 | equipment: other: labels | 2015 |
| Jul 2015 | 15V453000 | latches/locks/linkages | 2015 |
| Apr 2016 | 16V219000 | structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut | 2014–2016 |
| Apr 2016 | 16V244000 | air bags: sensor: occupant classification | 2014–2017 |
| Dec 2016 | 16V911000 | air bags: sensor: occupant classification | 2015–2016 |
| Oct 2017 | 17V663000 | seats | 2016–2017 |
| Nov 2017 | 17V716000 | seats | 2016 |
| Sep 2019 | 19V654000 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 2018–2019 |
| Mar 2021 | 21V186000 | wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | 2021 |
| Apr 2021 | 21V286000 | service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper | 2021 |
| Jun 2021 | 21V474000 | seats: mid/rear assembly | 2021 |
| Jul 2021 | 21V525000 | structure: body: door: hinge and attachments | 2021 |
| Jul 2021 | 21V555000 | seat belts: front: retractor | 2021 |
| Jan 2022 | 22V024000 | electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash | 2014–2016 |
| Jul 2022 | 22V527000 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 2021–2022 |
| Sep 2022 | 22V666000 | seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly | 2021–2022 |
| Oct 2022 | 22V772000 | back over prevention: display function | 2021–2022 |
| Nov 2022 | 22V875000 | electrical system: wiring | 2017 |
| Feb 2023 | 23V093000 | electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: immobilizer/proximity: key/sender | 2014–2022 |
| Apr 2023 | 23V268000 | seats: critical fasteners | 2023 |
| May 2023 | 23V374000 | seat belts: critical fasteners | 2023 |
| Nov 2023 | 23V791000 | service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper | 2021 |
| Feb 2024 | 24V154000 | air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module | 2023 |
| Feb 2024 | 24V156000 | seat belts: pretensioner | 2023 |
What the free pages leave out on the Nissan Rogue
- The mileage where it happens, for the model year you are looking at.
- What the repair costs, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives: similar cars with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive.
- Open recalls on the actual car, by VIN.
Questions people ask about the Nissan Rogue
What are the worst years for the Nissan Rogue?
On engine and transmission complaints, the worst Nissan Rogue years are the 2022 (79% of relevant complaints, very high), the 2013 (76% of relevant complaints, very high) and the 2011 (69% of relevant complaints, very high). 11 of 14 scored years are elevated in all.
What are the best years for the Nissan Rogue?
On engine and transmission complaints, the best Nissan Rogue years are the 2018 (17%), the 2019 (19%) and the 2020 (20%). That describes the model year; any one car still needs an inspection.
Does the Nissan Rogue have transmission problems?
In some years. Across the 14 scored years, 2,828 of 5,843 relevant NHTSA complaints (48%) concern the engine, transmission or fuel system; the largest drivetrain category is power train. The years with an elevated share are 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Is the Nissan Rogue reliable?
On the engine and transmission it depends on the year: 11 of 14 Nissan Rogue years we score have an elevated complaint share and 3 do not. Pooled across those years, 48% of relevant complaints are about the drivetrain, against a 33% line for an elevated signal. Complaint data does not measure overall reliability, so pick the year first, then inspect the car.
Are there transmission or engine recalls on the Nissan Rogue?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns involving the engine, transmission or fuel system across the Nissan Rogue years we track, out of 41 in total: 22V660000 (Aug 2022, 2022), 25V437000 (Jun 2025, 2021–2023), 26V080000 (Feb 2026, 2023), and earlier ones. Whether a car still has one open depends on its VIN.
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