repaired · 2025 Q3
Immobilizer/proximity: key/sender
Risk. Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 Nissan Rogue SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-093 the manufacturer reports only 31% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport has problems
41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
21Engine
9Electrical system
5Power train
5Forward collision avoidance
4Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags
1Seats
1Service brakes
1Steering
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Rogue Sport year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rogue Sport median. How we score
'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport safety ratings
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Rogue Sport owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle randomly overheats, primarily when idling and is stationary. Temperate will send gauge hot andwill pin to the hot side. Cooling system over pressurized. Steam started coming out of engine box. Car died and would not start. Fortunately I was able to vent the overflow cap. Needed to add a…
Daughter was driving and smoke starting coming out of car. Had to pull over on side of the road - which is unsafe. The radiator Fan Assembly needs replaced, PCV valve needs replaced, CVT fluid which has been confirmed by Ted Russel Nissan in Knoxville, TN. No warnings went off for her to be…
The vehicle’s air conditioning began turning on and off intermittently while driving. I initially had the issue inspected by an independent mechanic, who checked the refrigerant and confirmed that the freon level was normal. After further inspection, the mechanic determined that the radiator…
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