2015 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 | 361 |
| 2012 | 317 |
| 2013 | 606 |
| 2014 | 433 |
| 2015 | 545 |
| 2016 | 537 |
| 2017 | 588 |
| 2018 | 662 |
| 2019 | 331 |
| 2020 | 147 |
| 2021 | 268 |
| 2022 | 240 |
| 2023 | 647 |
| 2024 | 168 |
| 2025 | 168 |
| 2026 | 26 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
25% of complaints: power train — 135 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY17% of complaints: air bags — 95 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I was traveling east bound and trash collection truck was parked on the shoulder facing east.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240405
ON 7/2/2018 I WAS ON A HIGHWAY AND A VAN PULLED OUT ACROSS MY LANE AND I COULD NOT AVOID HITTING HIM BEHIND THE DRIVERS DOOR. I WAS GOING 45-50 MPH AND NONE OF MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT TO LESSEN THE BLOW.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180712
15% of complaints: electrical system — 80 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE10% of complaints: engine — 56 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY6% of complaints: structure — 31 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
BUMPERS ARE NOT SECURE. THEY USE A PLASTIC SHIELDING THAT DO NOT PROPERLY PROTECT AGAINST BAD ACCIDENTS. MOST VEHICLES BARELY HAVE PROTECTIVE BUMPERS, PUTTING PEOPLE'S LIVES AT RISK.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180530
SAFETY TIMELINE
Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten any loose bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 15V012000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Rogue Select vehicles manufactured November 17, 2014, to December 12, 2014 and equipped with seventeen-inch wheels.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and will send them new labels with the corrected information, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 15V368000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan Sentra and Versa Note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015.
Campaign 15V453000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Rogue vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to May 13, 2015.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the shift selector knob, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 15V775000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.
Campaign 16V244000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured July 31, 2013, to January 16, 2016.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear tailgate stays, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 16V219000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 16V911000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Rogue vehicles. The electrical connector for the under dash harness may corrode due to water and salt intrusion from the driver's side foot well.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the harness tape and harness covering and replace both connectors and apply white lithium grease to the connectors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022.
Campaign 22V024000 — check if this car was fixed
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
Side curtain air bags may deploy inadvertently
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2015 Nissan Rogue — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (135 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (95 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (80 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 15V012000 (service brakes) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V368000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V453000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V775000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V244000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V219000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V911000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V024000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V093000 (electrical system) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2015 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Nissan Rogue is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Rogue?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Rogue have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.