2020 Nissan Rogue

▲ Better than typical
2020 Nissan Rogue
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:38:02.210Z

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: 362 complaints 2012: 317 complaints 2012 2013: 609 complaints 2014: 438 complaints 2015: 552 complaints 2015 2016: 540 complaints 2017: 596 complaints 2018: 666 complaints 2018 2019: 333 complaints 2020: 151 complaints 2020 2021: 285 complaints 2021 2022: 257 complaints 2023: 702 complaints 2024: 197 complaints 2024 2025: 179 complaints 2026: 36 complaints 2026
2020: 151 complaints
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YearComplaints
19991
20071
2008429
2009320
2010282
2011362
2012317
2013609
2014438
2015552
2016540
2017596
2018666
2019333
2020151
2021285
2022257
2023702
2024197
2025179
202636

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 46%

46% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 70 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20201120

Drivers seat, unsafe movement wall car in motion, and when applying Brake.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260828

SERVICE BRAKES 21%

21% of complaints: service brakes — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cybersecurity.

FIRE INJURY
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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, 20260828

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SEATS 7%

7% of complaints: seats — 10 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.

CRASH
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I was backing out of my parking spot at work and backed into a car. My backup safety sensor’s did not work. No warning I was near anything. It should have stopped me from hitting anything especially another car.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240609

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 (70 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V093000 (electrical system) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2026 ▲ 2025 ▲ 2024

WORST YEARS

■ 2023 ■ 2018 ◆ 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, 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.