2020 Nissan Rogue Sport problems and complaints

Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport. The most-reported areas: Engine (22), Forward Collision Avoidance (14), Electrical System (13).

Key takeaways

  • 58 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 6 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine2238%
Forward Collision Avoidance1424%
Electrical System1322%
Unknown Or Other814%
Power Train610%
Service Brakes610%
Air Bags59%
Vehicle Speed Control47%
Seats12%
Fuel/Propulsion System12%
Structure12%
Suspension12%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4/5
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Engine - filed 2026-08-26

Vehicle randomly overheats, primarily when idling and is stationary. Temperate will send gauge hot andwill pin to the hot side. Cooling system over pressurized. Steam started coming out of engine box. Car died and would not start. Fortunately I was able to vent the overflow cap. Needed to add a gallon of water.

Engine - filed 2026-08-20

Daughter was driving and smoke starting coming out of car. Had to pull over on side of the road - which is unsafe. The radiator Fan Assembly needs replaced, PCV valve needs replaced, CVT fluid which has been confirmed by Ted Russel Nissan in Knoxville, TN. No warnings went off for her to be prepared. This is a k...

Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-08-16

The vehicle’s air conditioning began turning on and off intermittently while driving. I initially had the issue inspected by an independent mechanic, who checked the refrigerant and confirmed that the freon level was normal. After further inspection, the mechanic determined that the radiator cooling fan was not operati...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.