The Lemon Index2013 Nissan Rogue.
The 2013 Nissan Rogue is better than average by owner complaints: 115 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 58, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 1 recall, and it gets 24 to 25 mpg combined. The best Nissan Rogue year is 2012.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 610 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Rogue year. 2013 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 49K to 97K miles on the car (438 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 60K–102K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 47K–100K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 18K–93K miles
Recalls 1
- electrical 2015
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 127 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- "altima, sentra, and rogue; cvt fail-safe condition service information this bulletin has been…
- "2011-2015 rogue and rogue select; reduced performance due to cvt fluid temperature protection…
- CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedImproper frontal air bag deployment2015–2016
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2550–2700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
When in motion, driving 50+ mph, car will slip into lower gear and only reach a max speed of about 30 mph, even when flooring the gas pedal
2013 Nissan Rogue owner · NHTSA complaint 10885725
More owner reports
On april 24, 2014, I was a victim in collision wherefore the frontal and back air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA complaint 10676174
As I was pulling onto freeway around 55-60 mph, the passenger air bag blinks on and off. It does this continually. I pulled over and turned off ignition of vehicle for over 15 minutes. Once I started vehicle again, same thing.
NHTSA complaint 10643758
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.7× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 58; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Rogue year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2013 Nissan Rogue problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (38%), airbags (17%) and engine (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have?
1 safety recall (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Nissan Rogue get?
24 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2013 Nissan Rogue safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2013 Nissan Rogue problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 49,300 and 97,400 miles. The middle report was at 74,000 miles, from 438 complaints.
Does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 38% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2013 Nissan Rogue cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $2700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have?
2.5L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Rogue year is better than the 2013?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2012, 2020 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works