The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 314 of 610 complaints (51%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more deaths (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 319 in 2012 to 610 in 2013.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 610
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,500–$2,600
- Combined MPG
- 24–25
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | vs. 2013 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,600 | 2,500–2,700 | 2,500–2,600 | 2,200–2,600 | 2,200–2,600 | |
| Combined MPG | 24 | 23–25 | 24–25 | 24–28 | 24–28 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22 / 26–28 | 22–23 / 26–28 | 22–23 / 26–28 | 22–25 / 27–32 | 22–26 / 26–32 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 370 | 355–386 | 358–376 | 317–372 | 317–378 | |
| Complaints filed | 363 | 319 | 610 | 440 | 554 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 9 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 10 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 30 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 14 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 8 | |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 7 | 9 | 22 | 40 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Nissan Rogue?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 314 of 610 NHTSA complaints (51%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Nissan Rogue get?
EPA rates it 24–25 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Nissan Rogue?
EPA estimates $2,500–$2,600 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 23 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (high) | $2,500 (low) | 358 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 22 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | 24 mpg (low) | $2,600 (high) | 376 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 108 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 314 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 66 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 96 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 91 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 36 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 61 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Defect
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007, to November 26, 2013, and 2014 Nissan Rogue Select vehicles manufactured September 23, 2013, to July 2, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience an electrical short in the harness connector due to a mixture of snow/water and salt seeping through the carpet on the driver side floor near the harness connector.
- Consequence
- An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the kick panel wiring harness connector and will if necessary install a new harness connector and waterproof seal, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.