Nissan Rogue Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Nissan Rogue model year (2008–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Nissan Rogue Years to Avoid
5 recalls · 459 complaints
50 reported injuries
Top issue: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 574
3 recalls · 506 complaints
28 reported injuries
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 571
7 recalls · 391 complaints
24 reported injuries
5 reported deaths
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 485
Best Nissan Rogue Years to Buy
1 recall · 3 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 6
3 recalls · 87 complaints
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 98
4 recalls · 110 complaints
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 140
Found the right year? Verify that specific Rogue with a free VIN report.
Nissan Rogue — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 6 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 3 | 87 | 1 | — | 98 | Good |
| 2024 | 4 | 110 | 9 | — | 140 | Good |
| 2023 | 3 | 401 | 20 | — | 450 | Avoid |
| 2022 | 4 | 148 | — | — | 160 | Good |
| 2021 | 8 | 190 | 7 | — | 228 | Caution |
| 2020 | 1 | 136 | 5 | — | 149 | Good |
| 2019 | 3 | 236 | 9 | — | 263 | Caution |
| 2018 | 3 | 506 | 28 | — | 571 | Avoid |
| 2017 | 5 | 459 | 50 | — | 574 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 7 | 391 | 24 | 5 | 485 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 8 | 405 | 20 | — | 469 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 8 | 285 | 14 | — | 337 | Caution |
| 2013 | 1 | 453 | 3 | — | 462 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 1 | 214 | 14 | — | 245 | Caution |
| 2011 | 2 | 250 | 4 | — | 264 | Caution |
| 2010 | 2 | 194 | 4 | — | 208 | Caution |
| 2009 | 3 | 200 | 2 | — | 213 | Caution |
| 2008 | 5 | 328 | 5 | — | 353 | Caution |
All 19 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Nissan Rogue Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent Rogue models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 6 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2014Mid-decade Rogue units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2014 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Rogue models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Rogue should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2017 Nissan Rogue if possible. It has 5 recalls, 459 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 574 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Rogue to buy?+
The 2026 Nissan Rogue is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 6. It has only 1 recall and 3 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Rogue has the fewest problems?+
The 2026, 2025, 2024 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
More Nissan Rogue Research
Check a Specific Nissan Rogue VIN
Model-year rankings show statistical risk. A VIN-specific report reveals the individual vehicle's full history — accidents, odometer rollbacks, auction records, and open recall status.
Run a Free VIN Report →