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.
2015 Nissan RogueProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 554 owner complaints about the 2015 Nissan Rogue, most often about the power train. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, 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 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Nissan Rogue has problems
554 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
140Power train4 crash/fire/injury
99Air bags13 crash/fire/injury
82Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
56Engine5 crash/fire/injury
39Structure3 crash/fire/injury
28Seat belts
23Vehicle speed control
22Visibility/wiper
21Service brakes
10519 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 140 | 4 |
| Air bags | 99 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 82 | 6 |
| Engine | 56 | 5 |
| Structure | 39 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 28 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 23 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 22 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 21 | 9 |
| 19 other systems | 105 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2015 Nissan Rogue 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.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Wiring: interior/under dash
Risk. Corrosion in the electrical connector can result in power window/seat failure, all-wheel-drive warning light illumination, battery drainage, and electrical…
repaired · 2018 Q2
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
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repaired · 2018 Q1
Hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
Risk. Corrosion of one or both of the rear lift gate support stays could cause a sudden release of pressure.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. If the shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of…
repaired · 2016 Q4
Latches/locks/linkages
Risk. A door that does not fully latch may result in the door opening while the car is moving.
repaired · 2016 Q3
repaired · 2016 Q2
Service brakes
Risk. The under-torqued fasteners may result in a brake caliper separating from the wheel assembly causing a reduction in braking performance or reduced steering…
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.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
70kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 87 power train complaints. 77% were reported before 100,000 miles.
16under 30k miles67under 100k miles20100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Air bags
10 owners mentioned a cost$2,000median
Middle half: $1,525 – $5,750
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Rogue 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 median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Nissan Rogue safety ratings
2015 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Nissan Rogue, and the recalls they led to.
- Side curtain air bags may deploy inadvertentlyOpen
In owners' words
What Rogue owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I acquired a 2015 Nissan Rogue, but it seems the transmission has failed. Interestingly, the transmission is identified as a 2014 model within the 2015 vehicle. I reached out to the dealership for clarification on whether the transmission had been replaced, but I received no assistance. Discussions…
The contact's daughter owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 40–45 MPH, the vehicle began making a whining sound. The "4WD Failure" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was…
I am the original owner of a 2015 Nissan Rogue (VIN: [XXX] ) with approximately 63,000 miles. After driving for about 20–30 minutes, the engine will suddenly rev up but the vehicle will not accelerate or will barely move when I press the gas pedal. This has happened multiple times when trying to…
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