The Nissan Rogue Sport spans 2017–2022 with 13 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.5/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2019, 2018, 2017 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2022, 2021, 2020. It delivers up to 28 mpg combined and 5-star NHTSA safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Nissan Rogue Sport is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2017 to 2022 across multiple generations.
How to read a Nissan Rogue Sport VIN — every digit explained
Every Nissan Rogue Sport carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Nissan and the country it was built in (real Nissan codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Rogue Sport.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- USA1N4 · 1N6 · 5BZ · 5N1
- Mexico3N1 · 3N6 · 3N8 · 3PC
- JapanJN1 · JN6 · JN8
- UKSJK
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your Rogue Sport, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.
How many recalls does the Nissan Rogue Sport have?
The Nissan Rogue Sport has 13 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2017–2022. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2022 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls 1
Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. 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.
Fix. 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.
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls 3
Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. 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.
Fix. 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.
Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments
What's wrong. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles. The liftgate hinges can separate from the vehicle during a rear end crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk. Separated hinges compromise the protection offered by the liftgate, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will replace the left and right liftgate hinges, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A7.
Seat Belts:front:retractor
What's wrong. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, reducing the protection offered to an installed child seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk. A seat belt retractor that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix. Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt and as necessary both outer rear seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is RT049 & RT050.
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls 1
Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. 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.
Fix. 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.
2019 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls 2
Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. 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.
Fix. 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.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
What's wrong. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix. Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
2018 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls 2
Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. 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.
Fix. 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.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
What's wrong. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix. Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls 1
Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. 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.
Fix. 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.
Best and worst years for the Nissan Rogue Sport
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 6 tracked years, the worst years are 2019, 2018, 2017 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2022, 2021, 2020.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Rogue Sport | Power Train | Avoid | |
| 2018 Rogue Sport | Service Brakes | Avoid | |
| 2019 Rogue Sport | Forward Collision Avoidance | Avoid | |
| 2020 Rogue Sport | Engine | Best | |
| 2021 Rogue Sport | Forward Collision Avoidance | Best | |
| 2022 Rogue Sport | Service Brakes | Best |
What are the most common Nissan Rogue Sport problems?
The most-reported Nissan Rogue Sport problems are Air (1 reports), Seats (4 reports) and Tires (2 reports) — out of 355 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Nissan Rogue Sport specifications & dimensions
The 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Nissan Rogue Sport window sticker.
Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Nissan Rogue Sport cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the Rogue Sport holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 96 cu ft of passenger volume and 23 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Nissan Rogue Sport tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Nissan Rogue Sport get?
The Nissan Rogue Sport returns up to 28 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $2,200/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:
The 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport (2L 4-cyl) gets 28 mpg combined and costs about $2,200/yr to fuel, emitting 318 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 6/10, smog 6/10).
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Rogue Sport | 27 | 31 | $2,200 | 318 | 6/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2021 Rogue Sport | 26 | 31 | $2,200 | 318 | 5/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2020 Rogue Sport | 26 | 30 | $2,200 | 317 | 5/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2019 Rogue Sport | 27 | 31 | $2,200 | 318 | 5/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2018 Rogue Sport | 26 | 31 | $2,200 | 318 | 5/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2017 Rogue Sport | 26 | 31 | $2,200 | 318 | 7/10 | 2L 4-cyl |
Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
See how the Rogue Sport stacks up against the most fuel-efficient wagons, or calculate this Rogue Sport's real yearly fuel cost.
What engines does the Nissan Rogue Sport have? Power & range
The Nissan Rogue Sport is offered with 1 powertrain — 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a Nissan Rogue Sport cost to own?
A used Nissan Rogue Sport sells for a median of about $11,500 for a 2022 — most listed between $9,900 and $23,000, from 191 real US listings we track. That real market price is what depreciation eats into, so it's the true anchor of the cost to own:
| Year | Typical price | Market range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Rogue Sport | $9,900–$23,000 | 8 | |
| 2021 Rogue Sport | $8,450–$20,900 | 26 | |
| 2020 Rogue Sport | $8,995–$20,051 | 24 | |
| 2019 Rogue Sport | $5,950–$19,400 | 52 | |
| 2018 Rogue Sport | $7,400–$14,995 | 49 | |
| 2017 Rogue Sport | $3,800–$13,900 | 29 |
For every model year mileage-adjusted, trade-in vs private-party vs dealer pricing and a good-deal check, see what a Rogue Sport is worth today, or browse used-market prices across all models.
A Nissan Rogue Sport tends to depreciate faster than average. A typical example keeps roughly 37% of its value after five years — losing about 63% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 75% | $22,500 | −$7,500 |
| Year 2 | 63% | $18,900 | −$11,100 |
| Year 3 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 4 | 44% | $13,200 | −$16,800 |
| Year 5 | 37% | $11,100 | −$18,900 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Rogue Sport loses about 63% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — ≈ $11,000 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Rogue Sport ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
How much is a Nissan Rogue Sport to insure?
A Nissan Rogue Sport costs about $1,516 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 5% above the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (105, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.
Estimate = US-average premium × the Rogue Sport's HLDI loss index. See Nissan insurance cost by model, cost by state, or compare any car.
Is the Nissan Rogue Sport safe?
The Nissan Rogue Sport earns up to 5-star NHTSA overall safety — real government crash-test data. Ratings by year:
| Year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Rogue Sport | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2021 Rogue Sport | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2019 Rogue Sport | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2018 Rogue Sport | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested model years.
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How many miles does a Nissan Rogue Sport last?
A well-maintained Nissan Rogue Sport typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.5/5.
Check your Nissan Rogue Sport’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this Rogue Sport’s VIN free →All Nissan Rogue Sport model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Nissan Rogue Sport — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Rogue Sport | 2 recalls | ★★★★★ | |
| 2021 Rogue Sport | 3 recalls | ★★★★★ | |
| 2020 Rogue Sport | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2019 Rogue Sport | 2 recalls | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2018 Rogue Sport | 2 recalls | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2017 Rogue Sport | 2 recalls | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the Rogue Sport?
By owner-complaint volume, 2019, 2018, 2017 drew the most reports. 2022, 2021, 2020 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the Rogue Sport have?
13 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2017–2022. Always check open recalls by your VIN. See all Nissan recalls and reliability across every model.
What MPG does the Rogue Sport get?
Up to 28 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
Is the Rogue Sport safe?
The Rogue Sport earns up to 5-star NHTSA overall crash-test safety; ratings vary by model year.
How many miles does a Rogue Sport last?
A well-maintained Rogue Sport typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the Rogue Sport reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Rogue Sport is 4.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Nissan Rogue Sport warranty?
New Nissan models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Nissan dealer.
Where is the Nissan Rogue Sport made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Rogue Sport's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Nissan may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much ground clearance does the Rogue Sport have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.