The Lemon Index2025 Nissan Rogue.
The 2025 Nissan Rogue is so far worse than average by owner complaints: 194 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 140, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about wipers & visibility, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 29 to 33 mpg combined. The best Nissan Rogue year is 2012.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 194 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Rogue year. 2025 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 8K to 18K miles on the car (23 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- visibility complaints mostly came at 8K–18K miles
Recalls 3
- 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.
- 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.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 16 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Steering wheel switch buttons inoperative, sticking, or not clicking when pressed if you…
- Fuel filler tube lower seal is leaking and dtc p0456 is stored in the ecm if you confirm the…
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 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1950–2200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 3-cyl.
In owners' words
Enterprise Rental: Back window shattered spontaneously. Car WAS NOT IN MOTION, it was parked.
2025 Nissan Rogue owner · NHTSA complaint 11692376
More owner reports
While my vehicle was parked in a parking lot my back window shattered for no reason.
NHTSA complaint 11707709
Back Window shattered while sitting in parking lot while I was at work.
NHTSA complaint 11711711
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Nissan Rogue reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.4× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 140; 100 is average). The best Nissan Rogue year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2025 Nissan Rogue problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are wipers & visibility (25%), visibility (18%) and automatic emergency braking (7%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Rogue have?
3 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 2025 Nissan Rogue get?
29 to 33 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 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 2025 Nissan Rogue problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 8,500 and 18,300 miles. The middle report was at 12,100 miles, from 23 complaints.
Does the 2025 Nissan Rogue have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2025 Nissan Rogue cost in fuel a year?
About $1950 to $2200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Nissan Rogue have?
1.5L 3-cyl.
What Nissan Rogue year is better than the 2025?
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