The Lemon Index2015 Nissan Rogue.
The 2015 Nissan Rogue is better than average by owner complaints: 146 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 52, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 9 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 2015 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
Show 2 more
- 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 553 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Rogue year. 2015 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 20K to 80K miles on the car (293 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 40K–94K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 18K–75K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 19K–71K miles
Recalls 9
- 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
An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat.
Show all 9 recalls
- 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.
- body structure 2016
In the affected vehicles, the rear lift gate support stays may corrode due to insufficient anti-corrosion treatment.
- transmission & drivetrain 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.
- latches/locks/linkages 2015
In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch.
- equipment 2015
The affected vehicles have incorrect tire size information on the tire labels.
- brakes 2015
During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued.
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 318 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some vehicles are experiencing a popping noise when turning either right or left coming from…
- "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…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenSide curtain air bags may deploy inadvertently2024
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 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 air bag light on my dash is on and Nissan refuses to look into why it is on or if there is a fautly airbag unless I pay them to diagnose the issue and then pay them to fix the issue. This is a saftey concern,
2015 Nissan Rogue owner · NHTSA complaint 10955005
More owner reports
I purchased this vehicle, driving on the highway the transmission blew out, car would not accelerate pass 40 miles an hour, only had the vehicle for 7 days!!
NHTSA complaint 11021758
While driving with an adult passenger in the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbag status light showed that the airbag was turned off..
NHTSA complaint 11079923
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.9× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 52; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Rogue year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2015 Nissan Rogue problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (25%), transmission & drivetrain (17%) and engine (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Rogue have?
9 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 2015 Nissan Rogue get?
24 to 28 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 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 2015 Nissan Rogue problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 20,000 and 80,000 miles. The middle report was at 52,000 miles, from 293 complaints.
Does the 2015 Nissan Rogue have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 17% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Nissan Rogue cost in fuel a year?
About $2300 to $2700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Nissan Rogue have?
2.5L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Rogue year is better than the 2015?
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