This page covers 2 recalls, 21 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2026 Nissan Rogue.
31–32 mpg combined
7.4–7.6 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.
The 2026 Nissan Rogue received an overall rating of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. In frontal crash testing, it earned 4 stars, while rollover testing resulted in 4 stars. Side crash and side pole crash tests were not rated for this model. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a significant redesign occurs, so this rating covers the 2026 Rogue lineup.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2026 Nissan Rogue centers on the powertrain and driver assistance systems. Owners frequently report CVT-related problems, including a "CVT malfunction" warning light, difficulty maintaining speed, sudden complete stalls at highway speeds, and the transmission getting stuck in reverse or failing to shift into drive until the vehicle is restarted. These powertrain issues come up across multiple reports and involve loss of power while traveling at speed. The second notable cluster involves the ProPilot Assist adaptive cruise control misreading speed limit signs, owners describe the system incorrectly identifying a posted limit and accelerating the vehicle to that wrong speed without driver input. Multiple owners report taking the vehicle to dealers without a resolution to that specific problem. Visibility and wiper complaints round out the top reported systems, though the individual reports in that category are less detailed in describing a single consistent symptom pattern.
21
Total Complaints
1
Fire-Related
By System
The 2026 Nissan Rogue has two recalls, the more serious being a missing gear position indicator on the instrument panel that can leave the driver unaware of what gear the transmission is in, raising the risk of unintended movement or rollaway.
The second recall involves an incorrect spare tire that may have been installed at the factory. The spare does not match the tire size and inflation pressure listed on the vehicle's tire placard, meaning a driver who follows the placard when inflating the spare could end up with an improperly inflated tire on the road, which can affect handling and increase crash risk.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel may not display which gear the transmission is in, making it unclear what gear selection has been made.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission control valve assembly at no cost to restore the gear indicator display.
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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 →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The spare tire installed may be the wrong size and have incorrect inflation pressure compared to what the tire placard specifies for your vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your spare tire and replace it if necessary at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
