2015 Nissan Rogue Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Nissan Rogue. Part of Generation 2 — 2014–2020.

20142016
Complaints
724
per 10K Sold
25.2
US Sales
287,190
Crashes
44
Fires
12
Injuries
51
Fatalities
Recalls
9

Worst 2015 Nissan Rogue Problems

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

#1134 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:69,869 mi
Crash-related:4
#294 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:46,006 mi
Crash-related:13
#379 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:43,047 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:4
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Nissan Rogue.

Transmission / Drivetrain
134
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
69,869
Airbags
94
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
Avg Miles
46,006
Electrical Faults
79
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
43,047
Engine Problems
56
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
45,955
Body Structure
31
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
36,388
Seat Belt Issues
25
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
63,638
Unintended Acceleration
23
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
54,398
Wipers & Visibility
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,364
Brakes
21
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
Avg Miles
22,445
Seat-Related Issues
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
17,692
Fuel System
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,300
Steering Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
29,346
Suspension Failures
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,287
Electronic Stability Control
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
56,111
Headlight/Taillight Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
63,560
Sunroof/Moonroof
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
45,409
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other/I Am Not Sure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Nissan Rogue

9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,824,922 vehicles.

23V093000Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender
~712,458 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.

22V024000Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash
~664,779 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Rogue vehicles. The electrical connector for the under dash harness may corrode due to water and salt intrusion from the driver's side foot well.

16V911000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~757 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.

16V244000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~3,296,947 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

16V219000Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
~108,503 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured July 31, 2013, to January 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear lift gate support stays may corrode due to insufficient anti-corrosion treatment.

15V775000Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
~33,880 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Rogue vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to May 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem with the shift selector knob, it may be possible to shift out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

15V453000Latches / Locks
~6,595 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan Sentra and Versa Note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

15V368000Equipment:other:labels
~110 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Rogue Select vehicles manufactured November 17, 2014, to December 12, 2014 and equipped with seventeen-inch wheels. The affected vehicles have incorrect tire size information on the tire labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."

15V012000Brakes
~893 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to November 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to November 15, 2014. During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued.

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2015 Nissan Rogue — FAQ

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

Is the 2015 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2015 Nissan Rogue has 724 NHTSA complaints, 44 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 134 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Nissan Rogue?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (134 complaints, avg 69,869 mi); Airbags (94 complaints, avg 46,006 mi); Electrical Faults (79 complaints, avg 43,047 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 2015 Nissan Rogue?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 50,456 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Nissan Rogue include 44 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 51 injuries, and 0 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 2015 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,824,922 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 2015 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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