Avoid: No year grades F. Weakest: 2018
Best: 2022
6 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 6 model years, the Nissan Rogue Sport has 374 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 10 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. 2019 drew the most complaints (100), 2022 the fewest (13).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Nissan Rogue Sport vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $13,249–$17,648.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2019 (100 complaints). Lowest: 2022 (13).
Mixed to negative sentiment overall, dominated by significant and recurrent concerns over powertrain reliability.
Complete failure requiring replacement or overhaul, often around 100,000 miles; includes reports of whining, sluggish acceleration, and delayed throttle response from a stop.
Catastrophic engine failure related to faulty bearings in the 2.5L and VC-Turbo 1.5L 3-cylinder engines, leading to a major safety recall (NHTSA 25V-437); owners report sudden loss of power, unsafe highway conditions, and ongoing concerns despite recall repairs.
Real-world MPG significantly below EPA estimates; reports of 12-19 MPG in city driving and only 22-23 MPG on combined highway/city trips against ratings of 25 city/32 highway.
Premature failure of the radiator coolant fan, leading to A/C failure and engine overheating; noted as a common issue on 2017-2020 models with low mileage, sometimes requiring repairs over $1,000.
Sluggish acceleration, rough idling with excessive vibration (noted on 3-cylinder engines), and hesitation when starting from a stop.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Rogue Sport. Individual model years are broken down above.
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