The Lemon Index2022 Nissan Rogue.
The 2022 Nissan Rogue is better than average by owner complaints: 165 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 63, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 27 to 33 mpg combined. The best Nissan Rogue year is 2012.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 242 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Rogue year. 2022 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 45K to 81K miles on the car (42 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 45K–84K miles
Recalls 6
- engine 2025
The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
- back over prevention 2022
The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display.
- seat belts 2022
The rear seat belts for the left-hand and right-hand rear seats may not retract properly.
Show all 6 recalls
- fuel system, gasoline 2022
The fuel tank may have been punctured when vehicle modifications were performed.
- back over prevention 2022
When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera.
- fuel system, gasoline 2022
Due to a manufacturing error, an area on the bottom wall of the fuel tank may be too thin.
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 103 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Vibration and/or noise from the rear of the vehicle when turning if you confirm a binding…
- FLUID LEAK CAUSED BY TRANSFER ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL This bulletin has been…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- Closed2021 nissan rogue inner tie rod failures2024–2026
- ClosedComplete loss of motive power due to engine failure2023–2025
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 Later Release | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Later Release | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue SUV FWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue Sport SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue Sport SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1950–2400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The car engine started knocking then quit running while I was driving down the freeway. The car only has 17,000 miles. It was towed to the dealer and determined the engine siezed.
2022 Nissan Rogue owner · NHTSA complaint 11597596
More owner reports
Complete sudden unwarned engine failure nearly causing an accident. Necessitating an engine replacement. Subsequent issues with transmission programming and alternator necessitating alternator replacement.
NHTSA complaint 11576259
Gas fumes leaking into cabin. Garage smells like gas when vehicle is parked there. Nissan has no idea what causes this.
NHTSA complaint 11510201
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 63; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Rogue year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2022 Nissan Rogue problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (51%), fuel or ev drive system (22%) and engine (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Rogue have?
6 safety recalls (latest: engine). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Nissan Rogue get?
27 to 33 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 Nissan Rogue safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 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 2022 Nissan Rogue problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 45,700 and 81,400 miles. The middle report was at 60,800 miles, from 42 complaints.
Does the 2022 Nissan Rogue have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2022 Nissan Rogue cost in fuel a year?
About $1950 to $2400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Nissan Rogue have?
1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Rogue year is better than the 2022?
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