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2013 Nissan Rogue problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 849 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.0 times the median Rogue year — the 2013 model ranks #4 of 21 Rogue years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 11 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

Transmission leads the complaint categories with 314 reports (37% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

849

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

25

Crash-involved

25

Fires reported

11

Injuries

1

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2013 compare to other Rogue years?

Rogue NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted1,002 complaints1999: 1 complaints2007: 5 complaints2008: 615 complaints2009: 433 complaints2010: 421 complaints2011: 509 complaints2012: 434 complaints2013: 849 complaints2014: 607 complaints2015: 730 complaints2016: 750 complaints2017: 863 complaints2018: 1,002 complaints2019: 522 complaints2020: 235 complaints2021: 401 complaints2022: 356 complaints2023: 930 complaints2024: 253 complaints2025: 189 complaints2026: 35 complaints
Rogue NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2013 Nissan Rogue problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission31437%
Engine10913%
Speed Control9011%
Airbags8810%
Electrical System678%
Other617%
Fuel System354%
Body & Structure293%
Steering121%
Seat Belts111%
Visibility & Wipers71%
Suspension61%
Tires & Wheels51%
Brakes51%
Seats40%
Lighting30%
Driver Assistance20%
Latches & Locks10%

Does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have recalls?

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

15V032000Electrical SystemJanuary 26, 2015 · 468,815 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007, to November 26, 2013, and 2014 Nissan Rogue Select vehicles manufactured September 23, 2013, to July 2, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience an electrical short in the harness connector due to a mixture of snow/water and salt seeping through the carpet on the driver side floor near the harness connector.

Consequence

An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the kick panel wiring harness connector and will if necessary install a new harness connector and waterproof seal, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN LATE AUGUST 2019 AND IN MID SEPTEMBER STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH TRANSMISSION. TOOK TO A DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD TRANSMISSION ISSUES BUT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. ON 11/3/2019 VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, NOBODY WAS HURT AND WAITING FOR POLICE REPORT, BUT I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 3, 2019 · crash

“2013 NISSAN ROGUE CAUGHT ON FIRE LESS THAN 10 MINUTES AFTER IT WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, AFTER A SHORT TRIP RUNNING ERRANDS. VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING WHEN FIRE BEGAN. INITIALLY, SMOKE BEGAN TO ESCAPE FROM UNDER HOOD THEN QUICKLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. ENTIRE FRONT END OF VEHICLE BURNED BEFORE FIRE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 10, 2016 · fire

“I'VE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. WHILE DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY ON THE HIGHWAY FOR OVER 1.5 HRS. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 60 MPH. ANOTHER TIME WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING ON THE OH TURNPIKE 1 HOUR AWAY FROM HOME I LOST ACCELERATION WHILE GOING UPHILL AND COASTED TO AN AREA TO STOP. WHILE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · April 1, 2020 · fire

“MY FATHER WAS HIT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2013 ROGUE WHILE TURNING LEFT. ONCOMING CAR HIT RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE SO HARD THE BATTERY OF THE ROGUE WAS FOUND TWO BLOCKS AWAY. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. MY MOTHER WAS SITTING BEHIND MY FATHER ON THE DRIVER SIDE BACK SEAT. NEITHER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. BOTH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · May 20, 2014 · crash

“2013 NISSAN ROGUE CAUGHT ON FIRE LESS THAN 10 MINUTES AFTER IT WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, AFTER A SHORT TRIP RUNNING ERRANDS. VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING WHEN FIRE BEGAN. INITIALLY, SMOKE BEGAN TO ESCAPE FROM UNDER HOOD THEN QUICKLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. ENTIRE FRONT END OF VEHICLE BURNED BEFORE FIRE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 10, 2016 · fire

2013 Nissan Rogue — common questions

Is the 2013 Nissan Rogue reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 849 complaints put the 2013 model at #4 of 21 Rogue years. It is one of the Rogue years to avoid.

What are the most common 2013 Rogue problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (314 complaints), engine (109 complaints), speed control (90 complaints).

Does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2013 Nissan Rogue. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2013 Nissan Rogue under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Nissan Rogue years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Rogue years to avoid are 2018, 2023, 2017, 2013, 2016, 2015, 2019, 2021. The cleanest record among Rogue years belongs to 1999.

How safe is the 2013 Nissan Rogue?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2013 Nissan Rogue earned an overall rating of 4 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.