2013 Nissan Rogue Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Nissan Rogue. Part of Generation 1 — 2008–2013.

20122014
Complaints
847
per 10K Sold
52.0
US Sales
162,751
Crashes
25
Fires
25
Injuries
11
Fatalities
1
Recalls
1

Worst 2013 Nissan Rogue Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1307 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:78,573 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#2104 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:72,985 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:5
#389 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:80,182 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Nissan Rogue.

Transmission / Drivetrain
307
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
78,573
Engine Problems
104
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
5
Avg Miles
72,985
Unintended Acceleration
89
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
80,182
Airbags
86
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
2
Avg Miles
61,589
Electrical Faults
60
complaints
Crashes
Fires
9
Avg Miles
64,398
Fuel System
32
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
74,568
Body Structure
26
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Avg Miles
62,133
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
53,638
Seat Belt Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
76,571
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
80,135
Wipers & Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,450
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
24,604
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Communication: Auto Crash Notification
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Software
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2013 Nissan Rogue

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~468,815 vehicles.

15V032000Electrical System
~468,815 affected

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, to July 2, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience an electrical short in the harness connector due to a mixture of snow/water and salt seeping through the carpet on the driver side floor near the harness connector.

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2013 Nissan Rogue — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2013 Nissan Rogue has 847 NHTSA complaints, 25 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 307 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Nissan Rogue?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (307 complaints, avg 78,573 mi); Engine Problems (104 complaints, avg 72,985 mi); Unintended Acceleration (89 complaints, avg 80,182 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Nissan Rogue?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 72,869 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Nissan Rogue include 25 crash-related reports, 25 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 468,815 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 Nissan Rogue?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Rogue reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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