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Owner report · 2026 model year

2026 Nissan Rogue

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Visibility & Lighting

Visibility & Lighting leads by volume: 16 of 56 complaints (29%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more crash reports (4) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 204 in 2025 to 56 in 2026.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
56
Recall campaigns
2
EPA fuel cost per year
$1,950–$2,150
Combined MPG
29–32

Complaints by model year

  1. 2302024
  2. 2042025
  3. 562026
  4. 02027

Where owners report problems

  1. Visibility & Lighting16 (29%)
  2. Other11 (20%)
  3. Electrical10 (18%)
  4. Engine10 (18%)
  5. Transmission & Drivetrain7 (13%)
  6. Body, Seats & Latches5 (9%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 4 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2026: 1 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category2024202520262027vs. 2026 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Annual fuel cost ($)1,900–2,0001,900–2,1501,950–2,1502,100–2,200
Combined MPG31–3329–3329–3228–30
City / Highway MPG28–30 / 34–3727–30 / 32–3727–29 / 32–3626–28 / 31–33
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)269–287269–307279–307296–318
Complaints filed230204560Not compared
Recalls issued4320Not compared
Crash-involved complaints6640Not compared
Fire-involved complaints2110Not compared
Injuries reported6630Not compared
Deaths reported0000Not compared
Configurations compared2322

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 Nov 7, 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: 16 of 56 NHTSA complaints (29%) 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)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (AV-S8)31.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD29 mpg (high)36 mpg (high)32 mpg (high)$1,950 (low)279 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Automatic (AV-S8)31.5LAll-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD28 mpg35 mpg31 mpg$2,000291 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic (AV-S8)31.5LAll-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD27 mpg (low)32 mpg (low)29 mpg (low)$2,150 (high)307 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine101100
Transmission & Drivetrain71000
Fuel System11000
Electrical100010
Brakes54010
Steering20000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires20000
Airbags & Restraints10000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control41000
Body, Seats & Latches50000
Visibility & Lighting160000
Other110020

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 · Jun 30, 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 23, 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.