2026 Nissan Rogue
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Visibility & Lighting
Visibility & Lighting leads by volume: 11 of 37 complaints (30%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Engine include more fire reports (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 176 in 2025 to 37 in 2026.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2026 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,900–2,000 | 1,900–2,150 | 1,950–2,150 | |
| Combined MPG | 31–33 | 29–33 | 29–32 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 28–30 / 34–37 | 27–30 / 32–37 | 27–29 / 32–36 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 269–287 | 269–307 | 279–307 | |
| Complaints filed | 197 | 176 | 37 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 6 | 5 | 2 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 6 | 2 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 3 | 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 2026 Nissan Rogue have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
Visibility & Lighting: 11 of 37 NHTSA complaints (30%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Nissan Rogue get?
EPA rates it 29–32 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Nissan Rogue?
EPA estimates $1,950–$2,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 3 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 29 mpg (high) | 36 mpg (high) | 32 mpg (high) | $1,950 (low) | 279 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 3 | 1.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 28 mpg | 35 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,000 | 291 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 3 | 1.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg (low) | 32 mpg (low) | 29 mpg (low) | $2,150 (high) | 307 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 (2)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) · Campaign 26V419000 · Jul 1, 2026
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The instrument panel may not display the transmission gear selection indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
Consequence: A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission control valve assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PD198. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE · Campaign 25V912000 · Dec 29, 2025
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The incorrect-size spare tire may have been installed, which does not match the tire size and inflation pressure information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: Incorrect spare tire pressure information on the placard may lead to incorrect inflation of the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 25, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PD180. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 6, 2026.