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This page covers 16 recalls, 430 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Nissan Rogue.
27–28 mpg combined
8.4–8.7 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2014 Nissan Rogue draws its heaviest complaint volume from the powertrain, with owners frequently describing sudden loss of drive power while the engine continues to rev normally, a pattern consistent with CVT or transmission failure cutting power to the wheels mid-drive. The fuel and propulsion system is also a recurring theme, with multiple owners reporting fire or smoke originating near the firewall or engine bay, sometimes while traveling at highway speeds. Airbag complaints make up the second-largest named category, with owners reporting that front airbags failed to deploy in what they describe as significant frontal collisions, often with no prior warning lights. A smaller but consistent thread involves water intrusion traced to drain plugs that owners say clog by design, leading to interior flooding.
430
Total Complaints
22
Crash-Related
7
Fire-Related
14
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Nissan Rogue has 16 recalls, the most serious involving a steering column bolt that can loosen and fall out, causing complete loss of steering control while driving.
Several recalls involve the fuel pump stalling the engine without warning. The fuel pump can fail and cut engine power, leaving the driver unable to restart the vehicle. Related to this, the folding jackknife-style ignition key can collapse while driving and inadvertently shut the engine off, also cutting power steering and power brakes. Two separate water intrusion issues affect the electrical system: water pooling under the driver's side carpet can short the wiring harness and cause a fire even while parked, and a corroding electrical connector under the dash can drain the battery, disable power windows and seats, and trigger the all-wheel-drive warning light. A separate electrical system recall carries a fire risk as well.
On the chassis side, front brake calipers may separate from the wheel assembly due to undertorqued fasteners, reducing braking and steering control, and right-side wheel lug nuts on some vehicles may not be tightened to spec, allowing a wheel to come loose. The passenger seat sensor may not classify the occupant correctly, causing the front passenger airbag to fail to deploy in a crash. The rear liftgate support stays can corrode and snap off, creating a risk of injury to anyone nearby when the hatch is open.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
The folding key blade may not stay fully extended and could partially fold while driving. Bumping the key could turn off the engine, causing loss of power steering, power brakes, and preventing airbag deployment in a crash.
What the fix does
A fastener will be installed in the key slot to prevent folding. Later, a spacer will be added to the key fob slot to stop it from collapsing. Don't attach accessories to the key fob.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The jackknife-style ignition key may fold into a closed position while you are driving, potentially disabling the engine.
What the fix does
A dealer will insert a spacer into your key's slot to prevent it from collapsing. This service is free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Water can accumulate under the driver's floor carpet and damage electrical connections, potentially causing power windows, power seats, and other electrical systems to malfunction or short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealership will inspect the dashboard wiring harness, replace the connector if needed, and apply grease to prevent water from entering.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Water and salt from the driver's side foot well can corrode the electrical connector on the under-dash wiring harness, potentially causing electrical failures.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove the harness covering, replace both connectors, and apply protective grease to prevent future corrosion.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The front passenger seat's occupant detection system may incorrectly identify an adult as a child or miss an occupied seat. This can cause the passenger airbag to stay off during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram or replace the occupant detection and airbag control units to ensure proper airbag operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The protective coating on the outer tube of the rear lift gate stay may be inadequate, allowing the metal to corrode and eventually break off over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both rear door stays with new ones.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The rear lift gate support stays may corrode due to insufficient anti-corrosion treatment, potentially causing the lift gate to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear tailgate stays at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Certain fuel pump internal components may have improper nickel plating that contaminates the pump, causing it to stop working. This can prevent the engine from starting or cause it to stall without warning.
What the fix does
The fuel pump will be replaced with a properly manufactured unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The fuel pump contains components with improper nickel plating that can corrode and cause the fuel pump to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost once replacement parts become available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The fuel pump has components with improper nickel plating that may corrode or degrade, causing the fuel pump to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Some fuel pumps have a plating problem on internal parts that can cause contamination, making the pump stop working. This may prevent the engine from starting or cause it to stall suddenly without warning.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace your fuel pump with a properly manufactured one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Snow, water, and salt can seep through the driver side floor carpet and reach the wiring harness connector, causing an electrical short.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the harness connector and install a new connector with waterproof seal if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Front wheel hub assembly bolts may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, potentially becoming loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front wheel hub bolts and tighten them to the correct specification at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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One lug nut on the right-side wheels may not be tightened properly, which could cause the wheel to loosen and separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
The dealer will check and verify that all wheel lug nuts are tightened to the correct specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The wrong bolt may have been installed where the intermediate shaft connects to the upper steering column. This bolt could loosen, causing the steering joint to slip or separate and resulting in loss of steering control.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect your steering column assembly and replace the bolt if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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An incorrect bolt may connect the intermediate shaft to the upper steering assembly, potentially causing steering problems.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the bolt connection at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
