2013 Nissan Rogue: common problems and reliability
The 2013 Nissan Rogue has 606 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine. Owners most often flag cvt transmission failure (pre-2022 generations) — complete transmission failure, whining noises, judder, and high replacement costs. cited as a widespread, well-known industry issue. frequency: very frequent.
Safety record for the 2013 model year
606
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
14
Crash reports
14
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
power train
314
engine
104
vehicle speed control
90
air bags
88
electrical system
63
Recalls affecting the 2013 Rogue
electrical system
Campaign 15V032000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007, to November 26, 2013, and 2014 Nissan Rogue Select vehicles manufactured September 23, 2013,…
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain. For models from approximately 2011-2020 equipped with the 2.5L four-cylinder and traditional CVT, sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, dominated by widespread and severe concerns over CVT transmission
CVT Transmission Failure (Pre-2022 Generations) — Complete transmission failure, whining noises, judder, and high replacement costs. Cited as a widespread, well-known industry issue. Frequency: very frequent.
CVT Transmission Reliability Concerns (All Generations) — Persistent anxiety about long-term durability, even for newer models. Requires strict, frequent fluid service intervals. Frequency: very frequent.
1.5L Turbo Engine Reliability Apprehension (2022+ Generations) — Concerns about the long-term viability of the complex, turbocharged three-cylinder engine with variable compression. Fear of costly engine replacement. Frequency: recurrent.
Premature Tire Wear (2025 Model) — Isolated report of brand-new all-season tires wearing to 30-40% tread in under 20,000 km (12,500 miles), with dealer service blamed. Frequency: isolated.
Electrical/Gremlin Issues (Older Generations) — Isolated mentions of bizarre electrical problems leading to other system failures, and poor dealer service regarding warranty claims. Frequency: isolated.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Rogue.
Typical used price
Used Rogue listings typically run $28,639–$34,784 across 2018 to 2026 model years.