2020 Nissan Rogue Sport
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 72 |
| 2018 | 89 |
| 2019 | 96 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 11 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
35% of complaints: engine — 18 distinct reports on file.
21% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.
17% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 9 distinct reports on file.
12% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.
12% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after driving, she parked the vehicle, unattended on a concrete slab. The contact placed the vehicle in the park position, exited the vehicle, and locked it.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240906
SAFETY TIMELINE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023.
Campaign 23V093000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (18 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 23V093000 (electrical system) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.