NHTSA (USA)Critical
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This page covers 11 recalls, 542 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 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
Powertrain complaints dominate the 2015 Rogue's complaint record, with owners frequently describing CVT-related problems, hesitation, shuddering, sudden loss of power, and in some cases complete transmission failure. Airbag complaints make up the second-largest group, with owners reporting warning lights that illuminate and stay on, raising questions about whether the system would deploy correctly. Electrical issues round out the top three, with door lock malfunctions appearing across multiple reports, owners describe doors that fail to lock or unlock properly, or that cycle through repeated locking attempts accompanied by the horn and exterior lights activating. A smaller number of owners report panoramic sunroof glass shattering unexpectedly while driving, typically without any prior warning or impact.
542
Total Complaints
30
Crash-Related
8
Fire-Related
23
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Nissan Rogue has 11 recalls, the most serious being a shift selector defect that allows the vehicle to be moved out of Park without pressing the brake pedal, creating a rollaway risk.
A separate brake concern involves front wheel hub fasteners that may not have been tightened to the correct specification, which can cause a brake caliper to break free from the wheel assembly and reduce both braking and steering control. The jackknife-style ignition key on certain trims can fold inward while driving and accidentally cut engine power. On the door hardware side, the driver-side front and rear door latches on certain vehicles may not fully engage, leaving a door that can swing open while moving. A related filing covers the same door latch concern under Canadian standards.
Two recalls address the passenger seat occupant sensor, which can misread whether the front seat holds an adult or a child, causing the airbag to deploy incorrectly in a crash. The under-dash wiring harness can corrode from water and salt entering through the driver's footwell, leading to power window and seat failures, all-wheel-drive warning lights, and battery drain. The rear liftgate support struts can corrode and break away suddenly, posing a risk of the liftgate falling. Finally, vehicles with seventeen-inch wheels may have an incorrect tire size listed on the door label.
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Driver Assistance
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 →
What can fail
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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What can fail
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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What can fail
The front passenger seat may have an incorrect computer control unit installed that causes the system to misclassify whether someone is sitting in that seat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the control unit and update the seat's software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
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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What can fail
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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What can fail
The transmission shift selector assembly may allow you to shift out of Park without pressing the brake pedal, change gears without pressing the shift lever button, or remove the ignition key when not in Park, risking unintended vehicle movement.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair the transmission shift selector assembly to restore proper gear shift and ignition key operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The shift selector knob may allow the vehicle to shift out of Park without pressing the brake pedal, creating a rollaway risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the shift selector knob as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A manufacturing error may prevent the left front and/or left rear door latches from fully latching, increasing crash injury risk and the possibility of unbelted occupants falling from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the door latches and replace them if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch, potentially allowing them to open while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the left front and rear door latches as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The tire labels on certain 2015 Rogue Select vehicles with 17-inch wheels contain incorrect tire size information, which does not meet federal safety standards.
What the fix does
Nissan will send owners new labels with corrected tire size information at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
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.
