2020 Nissan Rogue

▲ Better than typical
2020 Nissan Rogue
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:05:13.350Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Rogue Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2020 highlighted. 1999: 1 complaints 1999 2007: 1 complaints 2008: 429 complaints 2009: 320 complaints 2009 2010: 282 complaints 2011: 361 complaints 2012: 317 complaints 2012 2013: 606 complaints 2014: 433 complaints 2015: 545 complaints 2015 2016: 537 complaints 2017: 588 complaints 2018: 662 complaints 2018 2019: 331 complaints 2020: 147 complaints 2020 2021: 268 complaints 2021 2022: 240 complaints 2023: 647 complaints 2024: 168 complaints 2024 2025: 168 complaints 2026: 26 complaints 2026
2020: 147 complaints
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YearComplaints
19991
20071
2008429
2009320
2010282
2011361
2012317
2013606
2014433
2015545
2016537
2017588
2018662
2019331
2020147
2021268
2022240
2023647
2024168
2025168
202626

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 30%

30% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 44 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 NISSAN ROGUE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201120

SERVICE BRAKES 21%

21% of complaints: service brakes — 31 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 28 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 14%

14% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SEATS 6%

6% of complaints: seats — 9 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20230830 — electrical system

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 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (44 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (31 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V093000 (electrical system) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2024 ▲ 2025 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2018 ◆ 2023 ◆ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2020 Nissan Rogue reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Nissan Rogue is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Rogue?

The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Rogue 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.