The Lemon Index2020 Nissan Rogue.
The 2020 Nissan Rogue is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 84 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 35, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about automatic emergency braking, it has 1 recall, and it gets 27 to 29 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 2020 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 152 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Rogue year. 2020 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 1K to 26K miles on the car (52 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- automatic emergency braking complaints mostly came at 4K–16K miles
Recalls 1
- electrical 2023
The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
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 122 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- POWER BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPERATE WITH REQUEST SWITCHES IF YOU CONFIRM On vehicles equipped…
- Rogue and rogue sport; vibration and/or noise when making low speed turns if you confirm there…
- 2015-2020 ROGUE; MIL ON WITH DTC P0181 AND/OR P0183 IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with DTC…
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 AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue Sport SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue Sport SUV FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2200–2400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
El asiento tiene un ruido muy raro. Pero no se quita con nada. Y además el carro se me frenó una vez llendo en carretera.
2020 Nissan Rogue owner · NHTSA complaint 11514878
More owner reports
Traveling about 40 mph on a two lane local road when the emergency braking activated on its on for about 3 seconds along with a loud pulsating feeling and noise.
NHTSA complaint 11413706
Cars automatic emergency braking activated for no apparent reason
NHTSA complaint 11548784
Quick answers
Is the 2020 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.9× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 35; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Rogue year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2020 Nissan Rogue problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (60%), brakes (27%) and electrical (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2020 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 2020 Nissan Rogue get?
27 to 29 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2020 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 2020 Nissan Rogue problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,100 and 26,500 miles. The middle report was at 9,200 miles, from 52 complaints.
Does the 2020 Nissan Rogue have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2020 Nissan Rogue cost in fuel a year?
About $2200 to $2400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2020 Nissan Rogue have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Rogue year is better than the 2020?
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