Last updated: 2026-10-10
Nissan Rogue Reliability by Year
Nissan Rogue reliability rates good and repair costs run below the compact SUV average, but 2018 and 2023 carry serious faults. 2024 is the pick.
Nissan Rogue Reliability Overview
Used Rogues are a good buy, and yearly repair costs run below the compact SUV average. Skip 2018, where the brakes can slam on with nothing ahead, and 2023, where engines have failed at highway speed. The 2024 is the safer pick. Across many years, owners also describe the CVT jerking, revving high, or dropping into limp mode.
Best & Worst Nissan Rogue Years
Best Nissan Rogue Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreThe best Nissan Rogue year is 2024 with a reliability score of 79/100, rated good. Other strong picks include 2020 (79/100) and 2019 (73/100). Newer model years (2025–2026) score higher partly because they've had less time to accumulate owner complaints.
Nissan Rogue Years to Avoid
The worst Nissan Rogue year is 2023 with a score of 68/100, primarily due to engine (123) issues. Also avoid 2022 (70/100).
Nissan Rogue Reliability Score Trend
Nissan Rogue reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 75/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 79/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 68/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 79/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 84/100 | Excellent |
| 2026 | 83/100 | Excellent |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2026 Nissan Rogue
1 recalls · 9 complaints
Spontaneous glass breakage in a few early reports is the main flag on this year, which otherwise rates excellent and has one tire recall on file.
2025 Nissan Rogue
1 recalls · 103 complaints
The best-scoring of nine Rogue years, with excellent reliability and low repair costs, though owners report rear hatch glass shattering on its own.
2024 Nissan Rogue
2 recalls · 116 complaints
Rates good and well above other 2024 SUVs, with far fewer complaints than 2023, but engine power loss and shattering rear glass stand out.
2023 Nissan Rogue
5 recalls · 519 complaints
Weakest of the nine scored Rogue years, with engine failures, back-ordered engine recall parts, and a raw fuel smell in the cabin leading owner complaints.
2022 Nissan Rogue
7 recalls · 211 complaints
Close to average for its class but among the weaker Rogue years, with engine failures and a raw gasoline smell as the main complaints.
2021 Nissan Rogue
13 recalls · 269 complaints
Close to average among 2021 SUVs but one of the weaker Rogue years, with 13 recalls and complaints of shutdowns, CVT power loss and steering failures.
2020 Nissan Rogue
2 recalls · 185 complaints
Rates better than both the 2019 and 2021 Rogue and carries fewer recalls, but false emergency braking and door lock failures lead the complaints.
2019 Nissan Rogue
6 recalls · 409 complaints
Rates above average among 2019 SUVs, but false automatic emergency braking and CVT failures drive most complaints, and federal records list six recalls.
2018 Nissan Rogue
6 recalls · 718 complaints
Rated good and close to average for its class, but marked by automatic braking that fires with nothing ahead and CVT failures.
Common Nissan Rogue problems
Problem areas with the most owner complaints, each with the years affected, symptoms, and fixes.
Found Your Nissan Rogue? Check Its History
Visibility wiper (3) problems come up most in Nissan Rogue owner complaints, and 43 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Nissan Rogue Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
4/5
Annual Repair Cost
$467
Repair Frequency
0.3/yr
Major Repair Risk
12%
$54 below the compact SUVs average of $521/yr.
Ranked #13 of 26 among compact SUVs.
Nissan Rogue Resale Value
The Nissan Rogue is estimated to retain about 62.9% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.
- Value Retained
- 62.9%
- Depreciation
- 37.1%
- Listings Analyzed
- 719
after 5 years
over the same period
U.S. used-car listings
Listings observed in . Actual resale value varies by trim, mileage, condition, and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Nissan Rogue reliable?
- Yes. Reliability is good and above average among SUVs on this site, and estimated yearly repair cost is lower than the compact SUV average. The weak spots are specific years, mainly 2018 and 2023, and the CVT transmission in many years.
- What is the best year for a used Nissan Rogue?
- The 2024 is the best pick. It has been on the road long enough to judge and has a low complaint rate. The 2025 and 2026 rate higher, but they are too new to have collected many complaints, so they are not proven.
- What are the most common Nissan Rogue problems?
- Service brakes lead, with 319 complaints, mostly brakes that slam on by themselves. Electrical faults come next, including false automatic emergency braking and screens that reboot. Engine hesitation and stalling follow. CVT jerking and limp mode round out the main four.
- Does the Nissan Rogue have transmission problems?
- Some owners do report them. The CVT can jerk, rev high without picking up speed, or drop into limited-power mode near 40 mph. Full failures needing a new transmission are reported between 46,000 and 110,000 miles. Dealers often find no fault codes.
- How much does it cost to maintain a Nissan Rogue?
- Independent repair-cost data puts the estimated yearly cost at $467, below the $521 average for compact SUVs. Big repairs are the risk. One dealer quoted at least $5,500 for a CVT replacement, and wiring harness repairs are described as expensive.
How we score the Nissan Rogue
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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