2015 NISSAN ROGUE — Owner-Reported Problems
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 544 complaints · 9 recalls
Verdict & Safety Summary
Most-reported system: POWER TRAIN (116 complaints · 21.3%)
Safety signals:
- Crashes 30
- Fires 8
- Injuries 40
- Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 116 | 21.3% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
| AIR BAGS | 75 | 13.8% | 9 crashes · 0 fires |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 51 | 9.4% | 0 crashes · 2 fires |
| STRUCTURE | 25 | 4.6% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| VISIBILITY | 25 | 4.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| ENGINE | 23 | 4.2% | 3 crashes · 0 fires |
| SEAT BELTS | 19 | 3.5% | 3 crashes · 0 fires |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 16 | 2.9% | 4 crashes · 0 fires |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | 2.8% | 6 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 184 | 33.8% | 2 crashes · 5 fires |
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Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
- Campaign 15V368000 was reported 152 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 15V775000 was reported 350 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 16V219000 was reported 333 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 16V244000 was reported 130 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 16V911000 was reported 367 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 22V024000 was reported 2,191 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 23V093000 was reported 2,582 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2015-Q1 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2015-Q2 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2015-Q3 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2015-Q4 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2016-Q1 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2016-Q2 | Owner reports | 14 | |
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2017-Q3 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2017-Q4 | Owner reports | 13 | |
| 2018-Q1 | Owner reports | 14 | |
| 2018-Q2 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2018-Q4 | Owner reports | 13 | |
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 16 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 15 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 14 | |
| 2019-Q4 | Owner reports | 15 | |
| 2020-Q1 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 17 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 23 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 16 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 11 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 17 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 17 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 30 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 20 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 15 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 22 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 15 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 13 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 11 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 15V012000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 15V368000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 15V453000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 15V775000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 16V219000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 16V244000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 16V911000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V024000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V093000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE24017 |
Safety Recalls (9)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 15V012000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- The under-torqued fasteners may result in a brake caliper separating from the wheel assembly causing a reduction in braking performance or reduced steering control. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 15V368000
- Report date
- Component:
- EQUIPMENT
- Consequence:
- The labels list the incorrect tire size. Installing tires of the incorrect size may increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 15V453000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- A door that does not fully latch may result in the door opening while the car is moving. The distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
- 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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 15V775000
- Report date
- Component:
- POWER TRAIN
- Consequence:
- If the shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 16V219000
- Report date
- Component:
- STRUCTURE
- Consequence:
- Corrosion of one or both of the rear lift gate support stays could cause a sudden release of pressure. If this occurs, the support stays may break off, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 16V244000
- Report date
- Component:
- AIR BAGS
- Consequence:
- If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy:
- Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 16V911000
- Report date
- Component:
- AIR BAGS
- Consequence:
- If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 22V024000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- Corrosion in the electrical connector can result in power window/seat failure, all-wheel-drive warning light illumination, battery drainage, and electrical connector damage that increases the risk of a fire.
- 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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B9.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 23V093000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
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Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
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Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.