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2015 Nissan Rogue Problems

What owners have reported about the 2015 Nissan Rogue, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

Is the 2015 Nissan Rogue a good year?

It's one of the worst years for the Rogue. Owners have filed 553 complaints with NHTSA, the 5th most of 19 Rogue model years. The most reported problems involve the transmission, airbags and electrical system.

553 complaints 9 recalls, 1 fire risk 5th worst of 19 Rogue years

Top 2015 Nissan Rogue problems

1

Transmission problems

140 complaints (25%) name the transmission, most often the automatic transmission and torque converter.

Complaints 140 · Usually at 49,000–94,000 miles · Recall 15V775000

2

Airbag problems

99 complaints (18%) name the airbags, most often the driver clockspring / spiral cassette.

Complaints 99 · Usually at 19,000–71,000 miles · Recall 16V911000, 16V244000

3

Electrical problems

82 complaints (15%) name the electrical system, most often the wiring.

Complaints 82 · Usually at 20,000–68,000 miles · Recall 23V093000, 22V024000

4

Engine problems

57 complaints (10%) name the engine.

Complaints 57 · Usually at 12,000–75,000 miles

Which parts fail most

Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.

Unknown or Other 23%
Airbags 18%
Electrical 15%
Engine 10%
Body 7%
Wipers and Visibility 6%
Seat Belts 5%
Acceleration 4%
Brakes 4%

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (284 of 553). The amber line is the middle value, about 55,000 miles.

When problems were reported

Complaints by the year the problem happened.

2015 Nissan Rogue recalls

Folding key can shut the engine off

Crash risk

The key can fold into itself while driving, and contact with it can switch the engine off. If that happens, the airbags may not deploy in a crash, raising the risk of injury.

Fix: The dealer will insert a spacer into the key slot to stop it from folding, free of charge.

Recall 23V093000 · Feb 2023

Interior / under dash

Fire risk

The electrical connector for the under dash harness may corrode due to water and salt intrusion from the driver's side foot well. 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.

Recall 22V024000 · Jan 2022

Occupant classification

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. 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.

Recall 16V911000 · Dec 2016

Occupant classification

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. 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. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.

Recall 16V244000 · Apr 2016

Rear liftgate support stays may corrode and fail

Injury risk

Corrosion can weaken one or both rear liftgate support stays, which hold the tailgate up. The stays can suddenly lose pressure and break off, raising the risk of injury.

Fix: The dealer will replace the rear tailgate stays free of charge.

Recall 16V219000 · Apr 2016

Gear position indication (PRNDL)

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." 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.

Recall 15V775000 · Nov 2015

Door Locks and Latches

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." 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.

Recall 15V453000 · Jul 2015

Labels

Can stall

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." 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.

Recall 15V368000 · Jun 2015

Brakes

During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued. 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.

Recall 15V012000 · Jan 2015
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Rogue years to avoid

Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.

2015 Nissan Rogue problems by system

Common questions

Is the 2015 Nissan Rogue a reliable year?

It's one of the worst years for the Rogue. Owners have filed 553 complaints with NHTSA, the 5th most of 19 Rogue model years. The most reported problems involve the transmission, airbags and electrical system.

What are the most common 2015 Nissan Rogue problems?

Owners most often report problems with the transmission, airbags, electrical system and engine. 140 complaints (25%) name the transmission, most often the automatic transmission and torque converter.

At what mileage do 2015 Nissan Rogue transmission problems start?

Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 49,000–94,000 miles, with a middle value near 72,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Rogue have?

9. Folding key can shut the engine off (23V093000); Interior / under dash (22V024000); Occupant classification (16V911000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Should I buy a used 2015 Nissan Rogue?

Ask for service records covering the transmission, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2026, 2020 and 2025 models, which have the fewest complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.