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2026 Nissan Rogue problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2026 Nissan Rogue is among the quieter years of the Rogue on NHTSA's books: 35 complaints (92% below the model's median year), a single recall, and no open investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across visibility & wipers (8), transmission (5), and electrical system (5), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

35

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2026 compare to other Rogue years?

Rogue NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 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, 2026 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2026 Nissan Rogue problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility & Wipers823%
Electrical System514%
Transmission514%
Engine411%
Other411%
Driver Assistance411%
Steering26%
Speed Control13%
Brakes13%
Body & Structure13%

Does the 2026 Nissan Rogue have recalls?

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

25V912000Tires & WheelsDecember 23, 2025 · 4,655 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The incorrect-size spare tire may have been installed, which does not match the tire size and inflation pressure information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

Incorrect spare tire pressure information on the placard may lead to incorrect inflation of the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 25, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PD180. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 6, 2026.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The windshield started to ha a small crack starting in n it now it’s moving across the windshield toward the driver side and it wasn’t hit by anything ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · February 5, 2026

“The vehicle reads the speed limit signs improperly and the adaptive cruise control will speed up the vehicle to the improper speed limit. For instance it is 45 mph on SR 70 in TN and the vehicle will read the speed limit as 70 mph and take off up to 70 mph on it's own. Very dangerous. Took it to 2…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 7, 2026

“On 11/4/25 with only 377 miles on the odometer after backing out of my driveway I put the car into drive, nothing happened initially but then it stalled out in the road way. The vehicle displayed no warning lights and it did go into drive after that point. Vehicle has yet to be diagnosed.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 4, 2025

“The vehicle reads the speed limit signs improperly and the adaptive cruise control will speed up the vehicle to the improper speed limit. For instance it is 45 mph on SR 70 in TN and the vehicle will read the speed limit as 70 mph and take off up to 70 mph on it's own. Very dangerous. Took it to 2…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · February 7, 2026

“The contact owned a 2026 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after arriving at her job and safely exiting the vehicle, white smoke was noticed by her manager on duty coming from under the hood. In addition, prior to the failure, the contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 9, 2026 · fire

2026 Nissan Rogue — common questions

Is the 2026 Nissan Rogue reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 35 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Rogue year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2026 Rogue problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are visibility & wipers (8 complaints), transmission (5 complaints), electrical system (5 complaints).

Does the 2026 Nissan Rogue have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2026 Nissan Rogue. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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 2026 Nissan Rogue?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2026 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.