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2024 Nissan Rogue.

The 2024 Nissan Rogue is so far about average by owner complaints: 216 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 98, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 31 to 33 mpg combined. The best Nissan Rogue year is 2012.

Early read

98Lemon Index · 100 = average car

Early read: about average.

Best year 2012 · Worst year 2018

Nissan Rogue
Photo shows a 2017 Nissan Rogue. Mr.choppers, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · background removed

Before you buy. What matters most for this car.

Owner complaints216first 3 years
Fuel economy31–33 mpgcombined, EPA
Crash test★★★★★NHTSA overall

How serious. Out of 216 owner complaints, owners reported:

6crashes
5injuries
2fires
11tows
Early read. The 2024 Nissan Rogue hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2024 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.

What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.

engine31%
transmission & drivetrain21%
wipers & visibility13%
electrical11%
visibility9%

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.

Transmission problems in every Nissan Rogue year →

When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.

half by 28K
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Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 11K to 56K miles on the car (29 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.

Recalls 4

  • engine 2026

    Increased temperatures can break down the engine oil, which may cause the engine bearings to seize and become damaged, leading to engine failure.

  • fuel system, gasoline 2026

    The gears in the electronic throttle body assembly may break.

  • engine 2025

    The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.

Show all 4 recalls
  • back over prevention 2024

    A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse.

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.

Check a VIN for open recalls

Problems Nissan told dealers about

Nissan sent dealers 30 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:

  • Charge air cooler coolant system service information applied vehicles: 2021-2024 rogue (t33)…

Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.

Government investigations

  • 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

Stability controlStandard
Collision warningStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
NHTSA front crash test of the 2024 Nissan Rogue
Front crash test · NHTSA
Crash test details
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Nissan Rogue SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Nissan Rogue SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines

About $1950–2050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 3-cyl.

In owners' words

CVT error displaying on dashboard as well as check engine light vehicle would not start up initially. After 20 minutes it started with a loud grinding noise occurring.

2024 Nissan Rogue owner · NHTSA complaint 11608912
More owner reports

Based on driver operator report, Vehicle suddenly stalls on the road/freeway. Dash panel indicates a warning message: "Engine Malfunction Power reduced Service now".

NHTSA complaint 11683401

Based on driver/operator report, Vehicle suddenly stalls on the road/freeway. Dash panel indicates a warning message: "Engine Malfunction Power reduced Service now".

NHTSA complaint 11685263

Quick answers

Is the 2024 Nissan Rogue reliable?

It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn about average per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 98; 100 is average). The best Nissan Rogue year by this measure is 2012.

What are the most common 2024 Nissan Rogue problems?

In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (31%), transmission & drivetrain (21%) and wipers & visibility (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.

How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Rogue have?

4 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2024 Nissan Rogue get?

31 to 33 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).

Is the 2024 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 2024 Nissan Rogue problems start?

Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 11,900 and 56,100 miles. The middle report was at 28,700 miles, from 29 complaints.

Does the 2024 Nissan Rogue have transmission problems?

Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 21% of its owner complaints.

How much does the 2024 Nissan Rogue cost in fuel a year?

About $1950 to $2050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.

What engines does the 2024 Nissan Rogue have?

1.5L 3-cyl.

What Nissan Rogue year is better than the 2024?

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

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