Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 83/100 (EXCELLENT)

2026 Nissan Rogue Reliability Report

The 2026 Nissan Rogue has an excellent reliability standing, but owners report rear and windshield glass breaking on its own within weeks.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

N/A

Est. Repair Cost

$467

Annual Fuel Cost

$1,850–$2,050

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint SeverityN/A

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs80/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact88/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue DiversityN/A

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Buy

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.

Top Issues to Watch

VISIBILITY/WIPER (3)
STEERING (1)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1)

Should You Buy the 2026 Nissan Rogue?

Buy with some care, but the record is good. Reliability here is excellent, above average among 2026 SUVs, and among the stronger of the nine Rogue years we score. The 2025 model rates about the same. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly upkeep at $467, under the $521 typical for the class, and the federal crash-test rating is 5 of 5 stars.

Only 9 owner complaints are on file, but this year has had little time on the road, so that count will grow. Three of them describe glass breaking with no impact. Owners say the rear window shattered or blew out while parked, sometimes with a loud pop as a door closed and glass landing in the cargo area. One windshield crack started on its own and spread toward the driver side. These problems showed up within weeks of purchase. A dealer found no active recall for the rear glass. The one federal recall on file covers tires.

Ask the seller whether any glass has been replaced, and check the VIN for the tire recall. A 2025 Rogue has a longer track record, with 103 complaints and 1 recall.

See also the 2025 Nissan Rogue for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Strong reliability score
+$54 cheaper to maintain than avg compact SUVs
+Infrequent unscheduled repairs
+Low major repair risk (12%)
+Low recall count

Cons

−VISIBILITY/WIPER: Glass breaks without any impact (3 complaints)

Compare 2026 Nissan Rogue With

2026 Hyundai Tucson

Reliability: 80/100

Excellent

2026 Subaru Forester

Reliability: 77/100

Good

2026 Ford Escape

Reliability: 77/100

Good

2026 GMC Terrain

Reliability: 82/100

Excellent

2026 Honda CR-V

Reliability: 83/100

Excellent

Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

1 manufacturer recall issued

Other

HIGH RISK

VISIBILITY/WIPER (3)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

recall on record

The 2026 Nissan Rogue carries 1 recall — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

complaints

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2026 Nissan Rogue Recall Details

1 recall has been issued for the 2026 Nissan Rogue. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

25V9120002025-12-23

TIRES

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."

Consequence

Incorrect spare tire pressure information on the placard may lead to incorrect inflation of the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PD180. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 6, 2026.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2026 Nissan Rogue? Check its history first

Visibility/wiper problems lead owner complaints about the 2026 Nissan Rogue, and 1 recall was issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2026 Nissan Rogue NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 4/5Passenger: 4/5

Rollover risk: 17.9%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Knee (Driver, Front Passenger)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Driver Monitoring System (Info Not Available)Automatic High Beams (Standard)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Nissan RogueRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$467

vs $521 avg for compact SUVs

vs $652 avg for all vehicles

Repair Frequency

0.3

unscheduled repair visits per year

Severe Repair Probability

12%

chance of a major repair

Annual Cost Comparison

Rogue

$467

Category Avg

$521

All Vehicles

$652

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

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.

This benchmark covers the Nissan Rogue model overall and is not specific to the 2026 model year.

Value Retained: 62.9%
Depreciation: 37.1%
Listings Analyzed: 719

Listings observed in June 2026. Actual resale value varies by trim, mileage, condition, and location.

Explore Nissan Rogue depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.com

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

29–32 MPG

Running cost: $2,300–$2,500/yr

Fuel + repair

27–29 city / 32–36 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2026 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Rogue FWD 1.5L 3-cyl	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AV-S8)	29	36	32	$1,850
Rogue AWD 1.5L 3-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AV-S8)	28	35	31	$1,950
Rogue AWD Rock Creek 1.5L 3-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AV-S8)	27	32	29	$2,050

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2026 Nissan Rogue.

Inspect the rear window closely for cracks, chips, or stress marks, especially near the center of the glass.
Check the cargo area carpet and trim for glass fragments that point to a shattered and replaced rear window.
Ask for repair records showing any rear window or windshield replacement and why it was done.
Look over the windshield for cracks starting at the edges and running toward the driver side.
Run the VIN for open recalls and ask the dealer about any rear glass bulletins.
Drive over rough pavement and watch whether the rear-view mirror shakes enough to blur the view.
On the same rough road, feel for a shimmy coming from the rear of the car.

2026 Nissan Rogue Common Problems by Component

9 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

VISIBILITY/WIPER (3)UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2)STEERING (1)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1)VISIBILITY (1)POWER TRAIN (1)

VISIBILITY/WIPER

3 complaints

Glass breaks without any impact. Most reports describe the rear window shattering or blowing out while the car sits parked, sometimes with a loud pop when a door is shut and glass falling into the cargo area. A separate report describes a windshield crack that starts on its own and spreads toward the driver side. Problems appear within weeks of purchase rather than at a set mileage. A dealer found no active recall covering the rear glass. Sudden breakage leaves loose glass in the cabin, and a spreading windshield crack can cut into the driver's view.

3 complaints total

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

Rear glass that implodes on its own while the car is parked shows up here too, matching the rear window failures filed under visibility. The other pattern is a rear-view mirror that shakes on bumpy or uneven roads, along with a shimmy felt from the rear of the car. A dealer confirmed that issue, and it surfaced within days of purchase. No mileage pattern is visible. A vibrating mirror makes it harder to judge traffic behind the car.

2 complaints total

STEERING

1 complaint

2025-10-21

The software for the ProSystem is flawed. When using the "lane keeping" part of the software, the vehicle, during a curve, will go to the left or right solid or dotted line, as appropriate, and exceed that limit by at least 2 feet, then sharply turn and go to the opposite solid or dotted line and exceed that limit by at least 2 feet. The vehicle will then oscillate between the two line for up to one minute with the oscillations decreasing all the while. When driving in a straight line with either solid or dotted lines delineating the lane, the steering wheel will continues to oscillate to a minor degree. I have turned the system off and do not use it. I have returned the vehicle to the dealer, Round Rock Nissan, Georgetown, TX for repair and was told the system is working correctly and do modifications are necessary. Opinion: In my opinion, the software for the ProSystem is flawed causing the vehicle to be unsafe. The software need to be recalled, rewritten, real world tested extensively and reinstalled in all vehicles equipped with this software. This should be done immediately. I am aware of at least two other vehicles with the same issue. For additional information, as desired, please contact me at-- [XXX] Background; I am a retired Certified Safety Professional and Certified Product Safety Manager with over 40 years experience. Thank you. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

2026-01-14

I was driving at night at highway speed, and I turned down the brightness of the screen using the dimmer controls on the lower left side of the dash assembly. After several presses of the button from full illumination to approximately 40%, the entire instrument panel went blank, and a loud alert sounded. I lost all instrumentation for a few seconds, and then the screen rebooted. After it rebooted back at full brightness, I tried reducing it again, and the instrument panel rebooted for a second time while on the highway.

VISIBILITY (1 complaints)

VISIBILITY

1 complaint

2026-01-05

The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after loading items into the vehicle through the front passenger’s side, the door was closed, and the contact heard a loud sound of a glass shattering. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear glass had shattered. The contact immediately called the dealer, and was referred to the Collision Center, which could temporarily tape the glass until the glass was replaced. The contact stated that after the glass was taped with plastic, the plastic popped out after closing the doors. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, where the window was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 800.

POWER TRAIN (1 complaints)

POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

2025-11-04

On 11/4/25 with only 377 miles on the odometer after backing out of my driveway I put the car into drive, nothing happened initially but then it stalled out in the road way. The vehicle displayed no warning lights and it did go into drive after that point. Vehicle has yet to be diagnosed.

Best & Worst Nissan Rogue Years

Best Nissan Rogue Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

Nissan Rogue Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Nissan Rogue reliability scores by year
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

Nissan Rogue Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026(selected)	83/100	-1	Excellent	1	9
2025	84/100	+5	Excellent	1	103
2024	79/100	+11	Good	2	116
2023	68/100	-2	Good	5	519
2022	70/100	0	Good	7	211
2021	70/100	-9	Good	13	269
2020	79/100	+6	Good	2	185
2019	73/100	+3	Good	6	409
2018	70/100	—	Good	6	718

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 Nissan Rogue reliable?

Yes, it rates excellent for reliability and sits above average among 2026 SUVs. It is also among the stronger of the nine Rogue years we score. A new model year has had little time to collect complaints, so the early record is still short.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Nissan Rogue?

Glass breaking without impact is the main pattern, with 3 of the 9 owner complaints. Reports describe the rear window shattering while parked and a windshield crack that begins by itself. Problems appeared within weeks of purchase, not at a set mileage.

Does the 2026 Nissan Rogue have rear window problems?

Some owners say so. Reports describe the rear window shattering or blowing out while the car sat parked, sometimes with a loud pop when a door shut and glass falling into the cargo area. One dealer found no active recall covering the rear glass.

Does the 2026 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?

Federal recall records list 1 recall for this model year, and it covers tires. Owner complaints about glass do not point to a recall. Run the VIN of any specific car to confirm whether the tire recall has been completed.

Is the 2026 Nissan Rogue cheaper to repair than other compact SUVs?

Yes, according to independent repair-cost data. Estimated yearly repair cost for the Rogue is $467, compared with $521 for its class. That figure is model-wide, so it reflects the Rogue overall and not only the 2026 year.

Don’t buy a 2026 Nissan Rogue without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2026 Nissan Rogue

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2026 Nissan Rogue does best on recall impact (88/100) and worst on repair costs (80/100). 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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