Nissan Rogue years to avoid
The Nissan Rogue years to avoid are 2018, 2023, 2017, 2013, 2016, 2015, 2019, 2021 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1999 is the cleanest year on record.
10,140
Total complaints
45
Recall campaigns
1999–2026
Years covered
8
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Rogue years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | High complaints + open investigation | 1,002 | |
| 2023 | High complaint rate | 930 | |
| 2017 | High complaints + open investigation | 863 | |
| 2013 | High complaint rate | 849 | |
| 2016 | High complaint rate | 750 | |
| 2015 | High complaints + open investigation | 730 | |
| 2019 | Open safety investigation | 522 | |
| 2021 | Open safety investigation | 401 |
Every Rogue year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 189 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 253 | 4 | |
| 2023avoid | 930 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 356 | 6 | |
| 2021avoid | 401 | 10 | |
| 2020 | 235 | 1 | |
| 2019avoid | 522 | 3 | |
| 2018avoid | 1,002 | 3 | |
| 2017avoid | 863 | 5 | |
| 2016avoid | 750 | 7 | |
| 2015avoid | 730 | 9 | |
| 2014 | 607 | 10 | |
| 2013avoid | 849 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 434 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 509 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 421 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 433 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 615 | 5 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Nissan Rogue years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Rogue years to avoid are 2018, 2023, 2017, 2013, 2016, 2015, 2019, 2021. The cleanest year on record is 1999.
What is the best year for the Nissan Rogue?
By complaint volume, 1999 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Rogue years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Nissan Rogue have?
Across all model years, the Rogue has 45 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 10,140 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.