The most-reported Rogue run is JN8AS5MV2DW (2013 builds) with 36 complaints, 6.4× the typical run. Power train problems make up 23% of reports; 2013 is the worst model year at 13.8 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 46 recall campaigns for Rogue model years 2008–2026.
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 has 1,234 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 2% of every Rogue complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JN8AS5MV2DW•••••• | 2013 | 2 | 2 | |
| JN8AS5MV4DW•••••• | 2013 | — | 3 | |
| JN8AS5MT5DW•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| JN8AS5MT1DW•••••• | 2013 | 3 | — | |
| JN8AS5MV6DW•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| JN8AS58V98W•••••• | 2008 | 2 | — | |
| JN8AS58V18W•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| JN8AS5MVXDW•••••• | 2013 | 2 | 2 | |
| JN8AS5MV7BW•••••• | 2011 | 2 | 2 | |
| JN8AS5MV9DW•••••• | 2013 | — | 1 | |
| JN8AS5MT2DW•••••• | 2013 | — | 2 | |
| JN8AS5MV3BW•••••• | 2011 | — | 1 |
Each of the other 1,222 Rogue runs has 25 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 567 Rogue VINs so far, most often 2026, 2023, 2025 builds; 9 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 the gap between build years is 5.5×: a 2013 car draws 13.8 complaints per run, a 2020 one 2.5.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | 18 | — | |
| 2025 | 190 | 58 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 212 | 85 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 724 | 125 | 22 | |
| 2022 | 262 | 86 | 5 | |
| 2021 | 288 | 114 | 22 | |
| 2020 | 152 | 61 | 9 | |
| 2019 | 327 | 74 | 27 | |
| 2018 | 581 | 90 | 31 | |
| 2017 | 571 | 102 | 52 | |
| 2016 | 521 | 84 | 33 | |
| 2015 | 527 | 89 | 29 | |
| 2014 | 415 | 64 | 20 | |
| 2013 | 566 | 41 | 11 | |
| 2012 | 293 | 33 | 7 | |
| 2011 | 335 | 31 | 9 | |
| 2010 | 241 | 36 | 8 | |
| 2009 | 281 | 30 | 4 | |
| 2008 | 372 | 33 | 10 |
Heaviest year here is 2013 at 13.8 complaints per run; lightest is 2026 at 1.7. The 2026 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 23% of everything Nissan Rogue owners report: Power Train, 1,704 of 6,889 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 29 | 4 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 37 | 20 | |
| Engine | 29 | 27 | |
| Electrical System | 20 | 72 | |
| Air Bags | 123 | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 80 | 5 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 45 | 2 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 41 | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 46 recall campaigns on the Nissan Rogue; the 6 below cover build years 2008 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 23V093000 | Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender | 2014–2020 |
| 15V032000 | Electrical System | 2008–2014 |
| 25V437000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical | 2021–2024 |
| 16V244000 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification | 2014–2017 |
| 26V080000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical | 2023–2025 |
| 21V839000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm) | 2017–2019 |
23V093000 was opened in 2023 on cars built from 2014: 9 years on the road before the recall.
The Rogue against its rivals
The Rogue draws 5.6 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Honda CR-V 3.7 and the Mazda CX-5 2.7. That is the highest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue | 6,889 | 1,234 | 4.5% | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 8,453 | 3,661 | 8.5% | |
| Honda CR-V | 14,848 | 4,017 | 5.1% | |
| Mazda CX-5 | 2,107 | 772 | 5% |
How serious were they
Of the 6,889 reports on the Nissan Rogue, 4.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Nissan Rogue | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 6,889 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 311 (4.5%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 108 (1.6%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 288 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 2,728 |
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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 share of that is 6,889 complaints over 1,234 runs, 0.62% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Nissan Rogue VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 6,889 NHTSA complaints from 1,234 Rogue runs and 46 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Rogue production run has the most complaints?
JN8AS5MV2DW, a 2013 build, with 36 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical Rogue run has 5.6.
Which Rogue years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2013 is heaviest at 13.8 complaints per run and 2026 lightest at 1.7.
Does the Rogue get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?
Yes: 5.6 complaints per production run for the Rogue against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.
How many Rogue complaints involve a crash?
4.5% of 6,889 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 108 involved a fire.
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