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2022 Nissan Rogue problems

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Worth extra scrutiny

The 2022 Nissan Rogue is a recall-heavy year with an otherwise ordinary complaint record: 6 NHTSA recall campaigns apply, yet its 356 owner complaints run below the Rogue median. The recalls matter more than the complaint count here — verify every campaign was completed before buying.

The trouble concentrates in one system: engine issues account for 46% of all reports (164 of 356), far ahead of fuel system at 46. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

356

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

1

Investigations

10

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2022 compare to other Rogue years?

See all Rogue years to avoid →

What are the most common 2022 Nissan Rogue problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine16446%
Fuel System4613%
Other3410%
Transmission339%
Driver Assistance257%
Electrical System185%
Speed Control144%
Steering62%
Visibility & Wipers41%
Brakes31%
Body & Structure31%
Airbags21%
Tires & Wheels21%
Suspension10%
Seats10%

Does the 2022 Nissan Rogue have recalls?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V437000EngineJune 27, 2025 · 443,899 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.

Consequence

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.

22V772000Driver AssistanceOctober 13, 2022 · 27,388 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R22B8, R22C1, and PC923/25.

22V666000Seat BeltsSeptember 1, 2022 · 8,391 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The rear seat belts for the left-hand and right-hand rear seats may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seatbelt Assemblies."

Consequence

Seat belts that do not retract properly may be difficult to operate, preventing their usage, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC915.

22V660000Fuel SystemAugust 31, 2022 · 190 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Rogue vehicles. The fuel tank may have been punctured when vehicle modifications were performed.

Consequence

A hole in the fuel tank could leak, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC912.

22V527000Electrical SystemJuly 21, 2022 · 10,477 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A5 PC901 PC902.

22V259000Fuel SystemApril 14, 2022 · 52 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, an area on the bottom wall of the fuel tank may be too thin.

Consequence

Road debris may puncture the thin fuel tank wall, causing a gas leak and increasing the risk of a fire. In addition, the fuel tank may not perform as expected during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly and install a new lock ring, gasket, and o-ring seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC887.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

Because of the potential for engine bearing failure, our 2022 Nissan Rogue has been sitting in our garage for the past two months as we continue to make payments on it. It is unacceptable that Nissan continues to delay their efforts to provide a remedy for this issue. I can't imagine what Nissan…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 14, 2025

For several weeks I have noticed strong smell of gasoline when my car is parked in my garage. Today, I called my Nissan dealer because I am very concerned. The service advisor informed me that they have received many similar complaints and Nissan is supposedly trying to identify and remedy the…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · December 5, 2022

No worked the system forward collision and automatic emergency and crash with one horse. My body with hematonas my neck with dolor. No confirmed with the dealer. The police take inform and insurance Never worked the emergency break frontal in the dash no light o statement emergency break

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 15, 2025 · crash

The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while waiting in the front passenger seat for her husband, she extended her left leg to depress the brake pedal and start the engine. Soon after starting the vehicle, the contact felt the vehicle slowly moving backwards while the vehicle…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 13, 2025 · crash

No worked the system forward collision and automatic emergency and crash with one horse. My body with hematonas my neck with dolor. No confirmed with the dealer. The police take inform and insurance Never worked the emergency break frontal in the dash no light o statement emergency break

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · May 15, 2025 · crash

2022 Nissan Rogue — common questions

Is the 2022 Nissan Rogue reliable?

It is close to typical for the Rogue: 356 NHTSA complaints, 6 recalls, and 1 investigation on file.

What are the most common 2022 Rogue problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (164 complaints), fuel system (46 complaints), other (34 complaints).

Does the 2022 Nissan Rogue have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 Nissan Rogue. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2022 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 2022 Nissan Rogue?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2022 Nissan Rogue 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.