2020 Nissan Rogue
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.
- Complaints
- 153
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
46% of complaints
Complaints per year
2020: 153 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 429 |
| 2009 | 320 |
| 2010 | 282 |
| 2011 | 363 |
| 2012 | 319 |
| 2013 | 610 |
| 2014 | 438 |
| 2015 | 553 |
| 2016 | 542 |
| 2017 | 599 |
| 2018 | 669 |
| 2019 | 338 |
| 2020 | 153 |
| 2021 | 294 |
| 2022 | 266 |
| 2023 | 749 |
| 2024 | 223 |
| 2025 | 199 |
| 2026 | 51 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Forward collision avoidance
46% · 70 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2020 Nissan Rogue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-20
Drivers seat, unsafe movement wall car in motion, and when applying Brake.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-28
Electrical system
22% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing cybersecurity.
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On Thursday, XXX at 14:44 pm while driving on route 202 in [XXX], the car made a loud popping sound from under the hood, followed by other metallic sounds, then all dashboard warning indicator lights flashed & the accelerator stoped working.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29
Also filed under Engine and fuel/propulsion system
Vehicle Information: 2020 Nissan Rogue Component: Structure/Doors Latch/Lock/Linkage Description of Incident: I am writing to report a serious safety defect regarding the front door lock actuators on my 2020 Nissan Rogue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-28
Service brakes
21% · 32 reportsSeats
7% · 10 reportsStructure
5% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
I was backing out of my parking spot at work and backed into a car. My backup safety sensorâs did not work. No warning I was near anything. It should have stopped me from hitting anything especially another car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-09
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 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 70 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 32 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V093000 · Electrical system
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- 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, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Rogue 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.