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2013 Nissan Rogue: recalls and problems

1 recall and 610 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

1recalls
610complaints
14crashes reported
16fires reported
9injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train309 · 51%
  • Engine104 · 17%
  • Vehicle Speed Control90 · 15%
  • Air Bags78 · 13%
  • Unknown Or Other60 · 10%
  • Electrical System59 · 10%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System32 · 5%
  • Structure30 · 5%
  • Seat Belts12 · 2%
  • Steering12 · 2%

What owners report

Air Bags,Seats

My daughter was in the driver’s seat when her boyfriend got out of the front passenger seat & slammed the front passenger door setting off all side curtain airbags on the passenger side of the car. this happened on august 15, 2026. the vehicle has since been deemed totaled, by insurance & a 3rd (working with the insurance company) has taken possession of the vehicle.

Electrical System,Seat Belts,Structure Fire

Rogue got on fire. i’m a job parking lot fire department had to come and the fire.

Electrical System,Wheels,Unknown Or Other Fire

unknown. all i know is my car started smoking and caught on fire

Power Train

The transmission failed while i was driving on the freeway and i couldn’t go more than 30 mph while traffic was going 75-80 mph. just to reach a spot to safely stop myself and my passenger were fearing for our lives of getting struck by another vehicle. upon researching it we found that this is typical of this make, model and year vehicle with no resolve from manufacturer. we find this completely unacceptable to have

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2013 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2013 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Rogue. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.