2013 Nissan Rogue
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 429 |
| 2009 | 320 |
| 2010 | 282 |
| 2011 | 362 |
| 2012 | 317 |
| 2013 | 608 |
| 2014 | 437 |
| 2015 | 550 |
| 2016 | 539 |
| 2017 | 596 |
| 2018 | 666 |
| 2019 | 333 |
| 2020 | 149 |
| 2021 | 283 |
| 2022 | 254 |
| 2023 | 692 |
| 2024 | 188 |
| 2025 | 176 |
| 2026 | 33 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
52% of complaints: power train — 314 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.
CRASH FIRE17% of complaints: engine — 104 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH on the highway, other vehicles were honking attempting to get her attention.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240422
15% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 90 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control.
FIRE15% of complaints: air bags — 89 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front passenger and driver clockspring/spiral cassette.
CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
During a rear end accident on the highway when someone slammed on their brakes, I hit them at around 40 mph and slamming on my brakes to prevent it and the airbags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 20241008
11% of complaints: electrical system — 64 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing software and horn.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
unknown. all I know is my car started smoking and caught on fire
NHTSA ODI report, 20260803
Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER and WHEELS
Unknown what failed but my car was set on fire today. Whole dash was completely burnt.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240708
AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30AM, I WOKE UP TO MY VEHICLE ALARM SOUNDING. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND TO THE REMOTE WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO SHUT IT OFF. I WENT TO CHECK WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM AS THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171212
Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SAFETY TIMELINE
Improper Frontal Air Bag Deployment
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.
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.
Campaign 15V032000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2013 Nissan Rogue — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (314 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (104 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (90 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 15V032000 (electrical system) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2013 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Nissan Rogue is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Rogue?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.