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2020 Nissan Rogue Sport problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport sits mid-pack among Rogue Sport years: 78 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 87, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across engine (19), driver assistance (15), and electrical system (12), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

78

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

5

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2020 compare to other Rogue Sport years?

Rogue Sport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted148 complaints2017: 96 complaints2018: 130 complaints2019: 148 complaints2020: 78 complaints2021: 59 complaints2022: 17 complaints
Rogue Sport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1924%
Driver Assistance1519%
Electrical System1215%
Other79%
Transmission68%
Brakes68%
Airbags56%
Speed Control34%
Fuel System11%
Body & Structure11%
Suspension11%
Steering11%
Seats11%

Does the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V093000Electrical SystemFebruary 16, 2023 · 712,458 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.

Consequence

Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I had to replace my cooling system (fan, radiator, hoses, coolant) on this car after driving it only 30K miles. This led to over heating the car engine and stopped working because of that.. I was told by Nissan dealer it stopped working and they are seeing many of those issues related to the same…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 25, 2025

“MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER NEW 2020 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT DURING THE DAY. HER BRAKES ENGAGED AT FULL STRENGTH AND THE CAR CAME TO A JOLTING STOP. THERE WAS NOTHING IN FRONT OF HER AND LUCKILY NOTHING BEHIND HER. THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE THAT DESERVES A RECALL! I HAVE READ THAT AT LEAST 1400…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · December 8, 2020

“The fuel gauge has failed. The ac unit has been finicky since I purchased the vehicle and has already received one repair. Fuel gauge has been reading incorrectly for 2 weeks now. Read that it is a common issue for the nissan rogue sports. A few days ago my forward collision warning came on and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 24, 2025

“My car just made 50k miles and the cooling fan has gone out. A google search for a more reasonable replacement option (I was quoted almost $1100 for parts and labor) led me to a message board of other owners with the same issue and a class action lawsuit against Nissan. If this is indeed a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · September 1, 2024

“MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER NEW 2020 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT DURING THE DAY. HER BRAKES ENGAGED AT FULL STRENGTH AND THE CAR CAME TO A JOLTING STOP. THERE WAS NOTHING IN FRONT OF HER AND LUCKILY NOTHING BEHIND HER. THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE THAT DESERVES A RECALL! I HAVE READ THAT AT LEAST 1400…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 8, 2020

2020 Nissan Rogue Sport — common questions

Is the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport reliable?

It is close to typical for the Rogue Sport: 78 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2020 Rogue Sport problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (19 complaints), driver assistance (15 complaints), electrical system (12 complaints).

Does the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan Rogue Sport years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Rogue Sport years to avoid are 2019. The cleanest record among Rogue Sport years belongs to 2022.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.