Nissan Rogue Years to Avoid
Every Rogue model year ranked by owner complaints filed with NHTSA, with recalls and the top problem for each year.
Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Which Rogue years should you avoid?
The 2023, 2018 and 2013 Rogue have the most NHTSA complaints. Adjusted for how long each year has been on the road, the 2010, 2009 and 2012 models have the fewest problems.
Complaints by model year
Total complaints. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing.
Every year at a glance
| Year | Complaints | Per year | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53 | 53 | 2 | Wipers and Visibility |
| 2025 | 191 | 96 | 3 | Wipers and Visibility |
| 2024 | 215 | 72 | 4 | Engine |
| 2023 | 736 | 184 | 6 | Engine |
| 2022 | 241 | 48 | 1 | Engine |
| 2021 | 291 | 49 | 10 | Engine |
| 2020 | 152 | 22 | 1 | Emergency Braking |
| 2019 | 338 | 42 | 3 | Brakes |
| 2018 | 669 | 74 | 3 | Brakes |
| 2017 | 599 | 60 | 5 | Transmission |
| 2016 | 542 | 49 | 7 | Transmission |
| 2015 | 553 | 46 | 9 | Transmission |
| 2014 | 440 | 34 | 10 | Transmission |
| 2013 | 610 | 44 | 1 | Transmission |
| 2012 | 318 | 21 | 2 | Transmission |
| 2011 | 362 | 23 | 2 | Transmission |
| 2010 | 282 | 17 | 2 | Transmission |
| 2009 | 320 | 18 | 3 | Transmission |
| 2008 | 429 | 23 | 5 | Transmission |
"Per year" divides complaints by the years since that model year went on sale, so new and old years compare fairly. Highlighted rows have the most complaints.
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Common questions
What is the worst year for the Nissan Rogue?
The 2023 Rogue, with 736 complaints. Its most reported problem area is the engine.
What is the best year for the Nissan Rogue?
Among years with at least three years of owner reports, the 2010 Rogue has the fewest complaints per year on the road.
Which Nissan Rogue years should I avoid?
Be most careful with the 2023, 2018 and 2013 models. Check service records and recall work before buying.