The 2025 Nissan Rogue is associated with 174 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 64 reports (37% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.5l 3-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 29 to 33 MPG combined.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 174 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Other / Uncategorized (64 / 37%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 5 crash / 1 fire / 5 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 29–33 MPG (5 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 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 |
| Rogue AWD Rock Creek | 1.5L 3-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 27 MPG | 32 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,100 / 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 | | | | | 17.9% |
| SUV AWD | | | | | 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 2025 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 2025 Nissan Rogue problems & component breakdown (25 categories) →
Affected Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Defect Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. Increased temperatures can break down the engine oil, which may cause the engine bearings to seize and become damaged, leading to engine failure.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, inspect for diagnostic trouble codes, and test drive the vehicle, free of charge. The dealer may also inspect the oil pan for metal debris, and replace the engine if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25E2 and R25E3. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V437. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 27, 2026.
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:THROTTLEBODY/MANIFOLD
Defect Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The gears in the electronic throttle body assembly may break.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software and inspect and replace the electronic throttle body assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25E2, R25E3 and R25A9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 27, 2026.
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
Defect Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue and 2025 INFINITI QX80 vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: The in-vehicle infotainment software will be updated by an over-the-air (OTA) software update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2024. 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 R24B3 and R24B4.
View all 2025 Nissan Rogue recalls & campaign history (3 campaigns) →