2025 Nissan Rogue: common problems and reliability

The 2025 Nissan Rogue has 165 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are visibility/wiper and visibility. 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 2025 model year

165
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
5
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Nissan Rogue vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

visibility/wiper
46
visibility
24
structure
9
engine
8
electrical system
6

Recalls affecting the 2025 Rogue

back over prevention

Campaign 24V748000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue and 2025 INFINITI QX80 vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, …

engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical

Campaign 26V080000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. Increased temperatures can break down the engine oil, which m…

fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:throttlebody/manifold

Campaign 26V081000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The gears in the electronic throttle body assembly may break.

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.

Other Rogue model years

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