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
- 59
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
37% of complaints
Complaints per year
2020: 59 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 73 |
| 2018 | 95 |
| 2019 | 99 |
| 2020 | 59 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 13 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
37% · 22 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The vehicleâs air conditioning began turning on and off intermittently while driving. I initially had the issue inspected by an independent mechanic, who checked the refrigerant and confirmed that the freon level was normal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-16
Also filed under Electrical system
I have a 2020 Nissan roque sport with under 70K miles. Started experiencing loud shaking and rattle when turning off car, seems to be the radiator cooling fan. There is a current class action lawsuit but no official recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-14
Forward collision avoidance
25% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
While in rush hour traffic with over 100ft of clear road no cars, the car made its beeping noise and applied the ebrakes. This could've ended in a loss of life on the high…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-14
Electrical system
22% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing key/sender.
Service brakes
10% · 6 reportsPower train
10% · 6 reportsShow 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, 2024-09-06
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-08-30Electrical system23V093000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V093000 · Electrical system
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 37% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.