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2022 Nissan Rogue Sport problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 17 complaints on file for the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

17

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2022 compare to other Rogue Sport years?

Rogue Sport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted148 complaints2017: 96 complaints2018: 130 complaints2019: 148 complaints2020: 78 complaints2021: 59 complaints2022: 17 complaints
Rogue Sport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes318%
Driver Assistance318%
Electrical System212%
Engine212%
Fuel System16%
Other16%
Steering16%
Body & Structure16%
Suspension16%
Transmission16%
Visibility & Wipers16%

Does the 2022 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.

“Driving at approximately 45 mph when emergency braking system activated when there was nothing in front of my vehicle. Fortunately no cars were following me, otherwise I likely would have been rear ended.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · February 22, 2023

“Driving at approximately 45 mph when emergency braking system activated when there was nothing in front of my vehicle. Fortunately no cars were following me, otherwise I likely would have been rear ended.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 22, 2023

“The driver-side door and left rear passenger door do not properly lock or unlock using the key fob. This is a consistent issue and creates a safety concern because the doors may remain unlocked while the vehicle is in operation. This malfunction poses a potential security and passenger safety risk.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 15, 2026

“The engine cuts off on me. It takes a long time to get up to speed. The engine is burning oil. There is no oil on the ground and no leaks present. Smoke comes out of the rear pipes when I start the car. Again there are no oil leaks present but the oil is burning out every 5-7 days.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 1, 2025

“There is a strong smell of gas in the cabin. It started intermittently a couple of months ago and is getting worse. Basically every time I drive. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · April 1, 2023

2022 Nissan Rogue Sport — common questions

Is the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport reliable?

The record is thin — 17 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2022 Rogue Sport problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (3 complaints), driver assistance (3 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints).

Does the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2022 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.

How safe is the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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.