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Nissan Rogue Sport VIN Check

NHTSA holds 372 owner complaints on the Nissan Rogue Sport from 121 production runs; the worst run has 10, the typical one 3.1.

NHTSA complaint records · 372 complaints · 121 runs · 2017–2022 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Rogue Sport run is JN1BJ1CR6KW (2019 builds) with 10 complaints, 3.2× the typical run. Engine problems make up 19% of reports; 2019 is the worst model year at 4.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for Rogue Sport model years 2017–2022.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Nissan Rogue Sport has 121 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 11% of every Rogue Sport complaint on file.

FIG.01·Nissan Rogue Sport — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JN1BJ1CR6KW••••••201910——
JN1BJ1CR1JW••••••20188——
JN1BJ1CV8LW••••••20208——
JN1BJ1CPXJW••••••20188——
JN1BJ1CR6HW••••••20178——
JN1BJ1CR3JW••••••20187——
JN1BJ1CP1KW••••••201971—
JN1BJ1CR1KW••••••201971—
JN1BJ1CR4KW••••••20197——
JN1BJ1CR6JW••••••20187——
JN1BJ1CR0KW••••••20197——
JN1BJ1CP3KW••••••20196——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 109 Rogue Sport runs has 6 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 56 Rogue Sport VINs so far, most often 2021, 2018, 2019 builds; 6 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Nissan Rogue Sport the gap between build years is 3.1×: a 2019 car draws 4.7 complaints per run, a 2021 one 1.5.

FIG.02·Nissan Rogue Sport — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2022113133
20211.535237
20202.958206
20194.798212
20184.394228
20173.474224
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2019 at 4.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2022 at 1. The 2022 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 19% of everything Nissan Rogue Sport owners report: Engine, 86 of 372 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Nissan Rogue Sport — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine862—
Unknown Or Other742—
Electrical System7442
Forward Collision Avoidance678—
Service Brakes577—
Power Train564—
Vehicle Speed Control265—
Air Bags2111—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Nissan Rogue Sport; the 4 below cover build years 2017 to 2022. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Nissan Rogue Sport — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
23V093000Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender2017–2022
19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2018–2019
21V555000Seat Belts:front:retractor2021
21V525000Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments2021
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

23V093000 was opened in 2023 on cars built from 2017: 6 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 372 reports on the Nissan Rogue Sport, 8.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Nissan Rogue Sport — complaint severity
OutcomeNissan Rogue SportAll vehicles
Complaints filed3721,115,966
Involved a crash30 (8.1%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire4 (1.1%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported2958,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 40% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Nissan Rogue Sport share of that is 372 complaints over 121 runs, 0.03% of everything on record.

Everything on the Nissan Rogue Sport
Recalls13 campaignsFuel economy28 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems374 complaintsCargo space23 cu ftUsed prices727 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2017–2022

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Nissan Rogue Sport VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 372 NHTSA complaints from 121 Rogue Sport runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Rogue Sport production run has the most complaints?

JN1BJ1CR6KW, a 2019 build, with 10 complaints. The typical Rogue Sport run has 3.1.

Which Rogue Sport years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2019 is heaviest at 4.7 complaints per run and 2022 lightest at 1.

How many Rogue Sport complaints involve a crash?

8.1% of 372 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 4 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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