2020 Nissan Rogue problems and complaints
Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Rogue. The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance (56), Unknown Or Other (36), Electrical System (33).
Key takeaways
- 154 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 56 | 36% |
| Unknown Or Other | 36 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 33 | 21% |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 21% |
| Seats | 10 | 6% |
| Engine | 9 | 6% |
| Structure | 8 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 5% |
| Suspension | 7 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 4% |
| Power Train | 5 | 3% |
| Steering | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-11-04
On October 28, 2026, at approximately 2:30 PM, I was driving my 2020 Nissan Rogue with approximately 122,213 miles when the vehicle suddenly began losing power while I was accelerating. At approximately the same time, a critical oil warning appeared on the dashboard instructing me to stop immediately, and the check eng...
Steering - filed 2026-10-22
The steering wheel completely detached while I was driving, resulting in a car accident and totaled car. The first responders stated that they “have never seen anything like this before. Steering wheels no not typically detach in this manner.”
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-29
On Thursday, XXX at 14:44 pm while driving on route 202 in [XXX], the car made a loud popping sound from under the hood, followed by other metallic sounds, then all dashboard warning indicator lights flashed & the accelerator stoped working. As the car was being steered to the shoulder, a huge plume of black smoke rose...
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More for the 2020 Nissan Rogue
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.