The Lemon Index2014 Nissan Rogue.
The 2014 Nissan Rogue is better than average by owner complaints: 153 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 70, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about fuel or ev drive system, it has 10 recalls, and it gets 24 to 28 mpg combined. The best Nissan Rogue year is 2012.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 100 YouTube videos about the 2014–2020 Nissan Rogue, 15.0M views. The 2014 is the same generation.
- Heat, A/C & blend door872K views
How To Change A 2017 - 2020 Nissan Rogue Cabin Air Filter - Remove Replace Replacement LocationPYR Automotive · 523K views · 4 videos - Infotainment, battery & electrical578K views
How To Start A 2017 - 2022 Nissan Rogue With Key ID Incorrect - Dead Remote Fob Battery Not DetectedPYR Automotive · 296K views · 3 videos - Brakes & ABS417K views
How To Replace Front Brakes 2014-2020 Nissan RogueTRQ · 234K views · 2 videos - Transmission & shifter211K views
2014-2020 Nissan Rogue Altima Transmission CVT fluid Flush - DIY How to Oil Change VideoJJ Central · 144K views · 2 videos
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- Gauges, lights & wiring169K views
HOW to fix cigarette lighter/power socket on 2018 Nissan Rogue 🔥🔥DM Gar · 90K views · 2 videos - Windows, doors & mirrors62K views
2013-2016 nissan rogue Stuck drivers doorWrench & Restore · 62K views
Before you buy, watch
Top 5 Problems w/ Nissan Rogue 2014-2020 (2nd Generation)Alex The Car Doctor · 482K views
Top 5 Problems Nissan Rogue SUV 2nd Generation 2014-201A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know · 358K views
13 COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THE 2014-2018 NISSAN ROGUE (DON'T BUY IT 🤯 BEFORE WATCHING THIS VIDEO)Denme un Ride · 139K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them.
How serious. Out of 440 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Rogue year. 2014 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 18K to 87K miles on the car (276 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 45K–93K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 5K–54K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 3K–78K miles
Recalls 10
- electrical 2023
The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
- electrical 2022
The electrical connector for the under dash harness may corrode due to water and salt intrusion from the driver's side foot well.
- airbags 2016
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.
Show all 10 recalls
- body structure 2016
In the affected vehicles, the rear lift gate support stays may corrode due to insufficient anti-corrosion treatment.
- fuel system, gasoline 2016
Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
- fuel system, gasoline 2015
Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
- 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.
- brakes 2015
During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued.
- wheels 2014
The right side wheels of the affected vehicles may have one lug nut each that was not properly tightened.
- steering 2014
In the affected vehicles, an incorrect bolt may have been used to connect the intermediate shaft to the upper steering assembly.
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 332 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.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue Select SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue Select SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2300–2700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The passenger airbag doesn't sense adult passengers and the deactivated light is lit. Nissan won't do anything. I guess it doesn't matter to them until someone gets killed.
2014 Nissan Rogue owner · NHTSA complaint 10809135
More owner reports
Nissan dealer contacted me over 3 months ago. To tell me there was problem. But have yet to do anything
NHTSA complaint 10908195
Passenger airbag doesn't show active, even when passenger is seated in passengers seat.
NHTSA complaint 11030267
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 70; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Rogue year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2014 Nissan Rogue problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are fuel or ev drive system (26%), airbags (23%) and transmission & drivetrain (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan Rogue have?
10 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Nissan Rogue get?
24 to 28 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 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 2014 Nissan Rogue problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 18,900 and 87,900 miles. The middle report was at 50,000 miles, from 276 complaints.
Does the 2014 Nissan Rogue have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 15% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Nissan Rogue cost in fuel a year?
About $2300 to $2700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Nissan Rogue have?
2.5L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Rogue year is better than the 2014?
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