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
- 610
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2013
Opened by NHTSA
51% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 610 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 429 |
| 2009 | 320 |
| 2010 | 282 |
| 2011 | 362 |
| 2012 | 318 |
| 2013 | 610 |
| 2014 | 438 |
| 2015 | 552 |
| 2016 | 542 |
| 2017 | 599 |
| 2018 | 667 |
| 2019 | 336 |
| 2020 | 152 |
| 2021 | 289 |
| 2022 | 262 |
| 2023 | 726 |
| 2024 | 210 |
| 2025 | 190 |
| 2026 | 49 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
51% · 314 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.
Engine
17% · 104 reportsShow 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, 2024-04-22
Vehicle speed control
15% · 90 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control.
Air bags
15% · 90 reportsMost commonly citing front passenger and driver clockspring/spiral cassette.
Show 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, 2024-10-08
Electrical system
11% · 65 reportsMost commonly citing software and horn.
Show complaint excerpts
Rogue got on fire. Iâm a job parking lot fire department had to come and the fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-08
Also filed under Seat belts and structure
unknown. all I know is my car started smoking and caught on fire
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03
Also filed under Wheels
Unknown what failed but my car was set on fire today. Whole dash was completely burnt.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-08
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2013Complaint volume 610 complaints filed for this model year.
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2015-01-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2016-10-29 Improper Frontal Air Bag Deployment
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2015-02-26Electrical system15V032000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Nissan Rogue — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 314 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 104 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 90 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V032000 · Electrical system
Other years of this model
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- 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 51% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.