Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 2 NHTSA variants

2026 Nissan RogueRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 54 owner complaints for the 2026 Nissan Rogue. Most complaints involve engine (10) and electrical system (10). The EPA rates it 29–32 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
29–32mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
2campaigns
Latest Jul 2026
Owner complaints
54
Top: engine
Fuel cost / yr
$2,000est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Power train: gear position indication (prndl)

Free remedy

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The instrument panel may not display the transmission gear selection indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."

Power trainReported Jul 1, 2026NHTSA 26V419000

Tires: temporary

Free remedy

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The incorrect-size spare tire may have been installed, which does not match the tire size and inflation pressure information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

TiresReported Dec 24, 2025NHTSA 25V912000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

54 complaints filed with NHTSA · Nov 2025 – Oct 2026
  1. Engine10
  2. Electrical system10
  3. Visibility/wiper8
  4. Power train7
  5. Visibility6
  6. Structure5
  7. Service brakes4
  8. Forward collision avoidance4
  9. Steering2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Rogue model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
2008429
2009320
2010282
2011363
2012319
2013610
2014440
2015554
2016543
2017601
2018609
2019340
2020153
2021295
2022270
2023766
2024227
2025199
202654
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
3
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Engine

10 reports1 crash1 fire
“The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on several occasions, the RPM elevated to 8,000 RPM without the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact slowed down and came to a complete stop, and the vehicle shut off, and the lights were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle was restarted after several attempts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 6,250.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 9, 2026EngineODI 11770238

Electrical system

10 reports
“I picked up my adult daughter from the LAX on August 5th at 9:00am. I was in the driver’s seat and pushed the button to open the liftgate, so she could load her luggage. As she was loading her luggage, the power liftgate closed on her - unprompted. It hit her in the back of the head. (across the back, near the base of her skull) She yelled at me for "closing the trunk on her head" but I did not hit any button. She had a really bad headache for an hour or so, but later that evening and the next day, she developed severe back of the head and neck pain. We took her to a emergency clinic the next morning on 8/6/26 and the physician gave her medicine (injection and prescription) for severe acute headache and cervical paraspinal muscle spasm. He told her to follow up with neurology bc she may have trigemenal neuralgia. We did not put the pieces together (that the liftgate was the source of her pain) until later... after the liftgate knocked me unconscious on 9/1 and I now have a traumatic brain injury and neck injury.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 5, 2026Electrical system, Unknown or otherODI 11769006

Visibility/wiper

8 reports
“While driving at highway speeds, the panoramic sunroof glass spontaneously exploded without any prior warning, impact, or rock strikes. The sudden, loud explosion caused severe driver distraction and panic, creating an immediate safety hazard on the highway. Additionally, shattered glass fragments fell onto the interior sunshade, posing a significant risk of lacerations to the occupants. The vehicle was immediately taken to an authorized Nissan dealership, where service technicians inspected the roof and found no evidence of external impact. A warranty case was opened with Nissan Corporate. The vehicle is currently sitting at my local Nissan dealership and is fully available for inspection. The dealer has taken photos (again) and submitted them to the manufacturer. However, the vehicle has been sitting for weeks without a repair timeline, and the dealer is refusing to provide a warranty loaner vehicle while waiting for Nissan Corporate to approve the claim. There were no warning lights, messages, or prior symptoms before this sudden structural failure.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 22, 2026Structure, Visibility/wiperODI 11766027
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

3 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
1.5L 3-cyl turbo
Transmissions
Automatic (AV-S8)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Rogue FWD
Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
293632$2,000279
Rogue AWD
Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
283531$2,050291
Rogue AWD Rock Creek
Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
273229$2,200307
  • Rogue FWD
    Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
    29 city · 36 hwy · $2,000/yr
    32
    mpg comb.
  • Rogue AWD
    Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
    28 city · 35 hwy · $2,050/yr
    31
    mpg comb.
  • Rogue AWD Rock Creek
    Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
    27 city · 32 hwy · $2,200/yr
    29
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
NISSAN ROGUE EARLY RELEASE SUV N/A AWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
17.9%
Overall
5 / 5
NISSAN ROGUE EARLY RELEASE SUV N/A FWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
17.9%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 3, 2026Vehicle 21076Vehicle 21075
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2026 Rogue questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Nissan Rogue have?

2 safety recalls as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2026 Nissan Rogue problems?

Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (10), electrical system (10), visibility/wiper (8). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2026 Nissan Rogue get?

The EPA rates the 2026 Nissan Rogue at 29–32 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).

How safe is the 2026 Nissan Rogue?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2026 Nissan Rogue 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 3, 2026