The 2022 Nissan Rogue is associated with 254 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 6 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 68 reports (27% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and 1.5l 3-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 27 to 33 MPG combined.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 254 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 6 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Engine (68 / 27%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 5 crash / 1 fire / 2 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 27–33 MPG (6 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Rogue Sport | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 27 MPG | 31 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,200 / yr |
| Rogue Sport AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 26 MPG | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,300 / yr |
| Rogue FWD | 1.5L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 30 MPG | 37 MPG | 33 MPG | — | $1,850 / yr |
| Rogue FWD SL/Platinum | 1.5L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 29 MPG | 36 MPG | 32 MPG | — | $1,900 / yr |
| Rogue AWD | 1.5L 3-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 28 MPG | 35 MPG | 31 MPG | — | $2,000 / yr |
| Rogue AWD SL/Platinum | 1.5L 3-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 28 MPG | 34 MPG | 31 MPG | — | $2,000 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| SUV FWD Later Release | | | | | 17.9% |
| SUV FWD Early Release | | | | | 17.9% |
| SUV AWD Later Release | | | | | 17.9% |
| SUV AWD Early Release | | | | | 17.9% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Nissan Rogue models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2022 Nissan Rogue problems & component breakdown (55 categories) →
Affected Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Defect Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Defect Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R22B8, R22C1, and PC923/25.
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The rear seat belts for the left-hand and right-hand rear seats may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seatbelt Assemblies."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC915.
View all 2022 Nissan Rogue recalls & campaign history (6 campaigns) →