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2013 Nissan Rogue

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Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2013 Nissan Rogue do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 320.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

438 reports with mileage · 171 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 314 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 104 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 90 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

14 crash reports16 fire reports7 injury reports

Suspension complaints

6 reports
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Mileage unknown · Sep 26, 2022
SteeringSuspensionWheels

NISSAN SUBFRAME DESIGN IS VERY UNSAFE. THEY HAVE MANUFACTURED A COMMON PROBLEM IN AÑMOST ALLL NISSAN ., THE FRONT SUBFRANE WASHERS ARE HOLD IN THE SUBFRAME UNDER PRESSURE., BAD BAD IDEA THATS NOT SAFE .TIRES AND SUSPENSIN ARE SUBJECT TO MAXIMUN VIBRATION AND HITS BY THE ROAD AND THOSE WASHERS CAN NOT HOLD THOSE IMPACTS. .TIME…

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NISSAN SUBFRAME DESIGN IS VERY UNSAFE. THEY HAVE MANUFACTURED A COMMON PROBLEM IN AÑMOST ALLL NISSAN ., THE FRONT SUBFRANE WASHERS ARE HOLD IN THE SUBFRAME UNDER PRESSURE., BAD BAD IDEA THATS NOT SAFE .TIRES AND SUSPENSIN ARE SUBJECT TO MAXIMUN VIBRATION AND HITS BY THE ROAD AND THOSE WASHERS CAN NOT HOLD THOSE IMPACTS. .TIME MAKE LOOK THEM FOOL, DECADENT ,UNSAFE BECAUSE THEY COME OUT OF PLACE ONE BY ONE COME OUT FROM THE SUBFRAME .,THE RESULT IS LOST OF WHEEL CONTROL.,.TRAC SYSTEM ON .,LIMB MODE TRANSMISSIION ACTIVES . MY CAR MAKES SUDDEN PULLS ..,TO RIGHT OR LEFT ..,I MUST BE VERY CAREFUL CARS BOTH SIDES OF ME NOT TO HIT THEM .,THE COST TO REPAIR THIS HORRIBLE MANUFACTIRED PROBLEM BORDER $2000 ., I MUST TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS NECESSARY TO AVOID ACCIDENTS ON MY ONLY VEHICLE. AND NOT HURT MY FAMILY

NHTSA ODI #11486340

Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 2022
Electrical SystemSteeringSuspension

The car driver side window door leaks water into the driver side floor near where the legs go. The floor is always wet has Mold on it. Mirror above driver side has mold on it. Seatbelts throughout the car have accumulated mold on them. Behind the driver side that rug is wet soaked as well. The water has traveled to the left side…

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The car driver side window door leaks water into the driver side floor near where the legs go. The floor is always wet has Mold on it. Mirror above driver side has mold on it. Seatbelts throughout the car have accumulated mold on them. Behind the driver side that rug is wet soaked as well. The water has traveled to the left side of the vehicle is now getting moist. The trunk never shuts there’s an electrical issue with the wiring. As I drive the trunk opens and shuts not completely but unlatches allowing the trunk to swing open. The electrical issue with the trunk has drained my battery several times. The notification of the door door being open is constantly draining my battery. I have been stranded several times due to this electrical issue. As I drive the steering wheel tilt to the right I cannot control my steering. My steering wheel now looks like it’s out of place it’s like if I try to drive straight the car will go slight right. I have three toddlers who I need to drive to daycare in order to go to work to provide for my family. I do not feel safe driving this car. I went to a Nissan dealership informed them of all these issues in my concerns that I did not feel safe driving this car and they said there was nothing I could do about it unless I paid for the fix. As a consumer defect I do not feel I should be responsible for the manufacture errors

NHTSA ODI #11486010

131,270 miles · Jul 9, 2020
Air BagsElectrical SystemSuspension

2 POWER DOORLOCKS DON'T WORK. HORN DOESN'T WORK. CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK. AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING . AIR CONDITIONING WENT OFF SAME DAY AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. JUST STARTED IT UP.

NHTSA ODI #11338409

Mileage unknown · Jan 25, 2020
EngineSuspension

WHEN I BOUGHT THIS CAR I REPORT TO THE DEALER THAT THE CAR HAVE A NOISE IN THE FRONT SO WE DRIVE THE CAR TO HEAR IT AND THEY SAID IT'S OK DON'T WORRY, LATER I HAVE TO CHANGE THE AXELS, AT THE SAME TIME WHEN I STOP THE CAR START SHAKING WHEN I CONNECT OR TURN ON THE COOLING SYSTEM, TWO TIMES MY CAR SHUT DOWN BECAUSE OF IT, NOW …

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WHEN I BOUGHT THIS CAR I REPORT TO THE DEALER THAT THE CAR HAVE A NOISE IN THE FRONT SO WE DRIVE THE CAR TO HEAR IT AND THEY SAID IT'S OK DON'T WORRY, LATER I HAVE TO CHANGE THE AXELS, AT THE SAME TIME WHEN I STOP THE CAR START SHAKING WHEN I CONNECT OR TURN ON THE COOLING SYSTEM, TWO TIMES MY CAR SHUT DOWN BECAUSE OF IT, NOW I PAY OFF THIS CAR AND IS STILL SHAKING, BEFORE I TOLD THEM IF THEY CAN FIX IT AND THEY SAID THE CAR IS LIKE THAT DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT,,,,SO THEY DON'T DO NOTHING TO TRY TO FIX IT AND JUST I HAVE TO GO CONTINUE DRIVING MY CAR LIKE THAT, I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED ABOUT THIS COMPANY NISSAN. ALSO AFTER SIX MONTHS WHEN I HAD THE CAR I HAVE TO CHANGE THE BATTERY BECAUSE THERE'S SOMETHING WEIRD WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND BATTERY, BATTERY DIE CONSTANTLY. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO CHANGE THE WHOLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM BECAUSE THE CAR FEEL LIKE I DON'T HAVE ANY SUSPENSION, WELL THEY CHANGE IT I PAID FOR IT AND GUESS WHAT YOU FEEL THE SAME I I BRING THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER AND I TOLD THEM IF THEY CAN FIX IT BECAUSE ONE OF THEM WAS LEAKING OIL AND I TOLD HIM IF THEY CAN FIX THE OTHER ONES BECAUSE I FILL THE SAME LIKE DON'T HAVE ANY SUSPENSIONS AND THEY TOLD ME WELL WE FIX WE CHANGE AND PUT A NEW ONE IF IT'S LIKE THAT WE CANNOT DO NOTHING, TERRIBLE. SO ANOTHER WORDS THE PROBLEMS IN THIS CAR IS THE SUSPENSION,,THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITH A BATTERY AND THE COOLING SYSTEM ENGINE I OWN THIS CAR RIGHT NOW AND I STILL HAVE THIS PROBLEM SO NISSAN THE DEALER COULDN'T FIX NOTHING ON THIS CAR.......... I BOUGHT THE CAR IN NISSAN OF GLENDALE AND I PAY TO FIX MY SUSPENSION AT NISSAN DOWNTOWN LA AND WHEN I GET THE CAR IN NISSAN GLENDALE AFTER SIX MONTHS I TOOK THE CAR TO UNIVERSAL CITY NISSAN TO CHECK THE NOISE ON THE FRONT OF THE CAR. ONLY WHAT I PAY WITH MY OWN MONEY IS BATTERY AND SUSPENSION THE COOLING ENGINE SYSTEM NOT YET.

NHTSA ODI #11301836

29,000 miles · Apr 8, 2018
SteeringSuspensionVehicle Speed Control

I WAS DRIVING ON IH10, IN HOUSTON AT 60-65MPH, 6 LANES. HAD DRIVEN 10-15 MILE, CAR STARTED TREMBLING AT STEERRING, DID NOT FEEL IN CONTROL OF STAYING IN MY LANE. EASED ACCELERATOR, TRIED AGAIN, FELT SAME SHIMMY, UNSAFE. EASIED TO 1ST EXIT, ASAP. 1ST AUTO SHOP ON CAMPBELL RD. DROVE IT, FELT IT WAS AXLE PROBLEM, BUT COULDNT GET I…

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I WAS DRIVING ON IH10, IN HOUSTON AT 60-65MPH, 6 LANES. HAD DRIVEN 10-15 MILE, CAR STARTED TREMBLING AT STEERRING, DID NOT FEEL IN CONTROL OF STAYING IN MY LANE. EASED ACCELERATOR, TRIED AGAIN, FELT SAME SHIMMY, UNSAFE. EASIED TO 1ST EXIT, ASAP. 1ST AUTO SHOP ON CAMPBELL RD. DROVE IT, FELT IT WAS AXLE PROBLEM, BUT COULDNT GET IT ON LIFT TIL MONDAY. 2ND REPAIR -SILBER AUTO SERVICE DIAGNOSED SAME, GOT ON LIFT WITHIN HOUR. REPLACED NEXT 2 DAYS. I LEFT , GOT RENTAL, BACK HOME TO NB, TX. TUESDAY SHOP SAID IT DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. HAD IT TOWED HOME BY FAMILY THURSDAY, NB NISSAN INSPECTED FRIDAY. 29,000 MILES ON AUTO, OUT OF 5YR WARRANTY. 'CANNOT DUPLICATE CONCERN" I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING NISSAN AT THIS TIME. I HAD GONE TO BE WITH 93YR DAD HEIGHTS HOSPITAL W FRACTURED LT HIP, STAYED 2 NITES IN HOSPITAL, STARTED HOME TO WORK 2 WEEKEND SHIFTS AS PEDI HH NURSE ON GOOD FRIDAY. I WAS PREPARED TO KEEP AUTO FOR AT LEAST ANOTHER 4-5 YR, AS I AM IN LATE 60'S. VERY DISAPPOINTED W NISSAN, THIS MY 2ND NISSAN. HAVEE READ OTHER PEOPLE WITH SAME CONCERNS WITH SAME TYPE VEHICLE. WAS HOPING THEY WOULD CORRECT THE UNSAFE " CONCERN". WILL NOT TRADE INTO NISSAN, BUT MUST TAKE CARE OF MY OWN LIFE/SAFETY. HAVE TAKEN GOOD CARE OF NISSAN WITH OIL CHANGES, TIRE ROTATION, NEW BATTERY, X2 NEW TIRES OUT OF UNREPAIRABLE FLAT, TORN WINDSHIELD RUBBER MOLDING, FLAPPING UNCALLED FOR ON HIGHWAY ON PREVIOUS TRIP TO HOUSTON. SAME NB NISSAN REPAIRED ON MY RETURN. I HAD 22,000 MILES THEN, LAST YEAR. NISSAN USA WAS UNHELPFUL, UNSYNPATHETIC, I FEEL ITS JUST $$ & BUSINESS AS USUAL FOR AUTO INDUSTRY. THATS WHAT THEY DO, PITIFUL.

NHTSA ODI #11083850

Mileage unknown · Feb 2, 2016
Electrical SystemSuspension

2013 NISSAN ROGUE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR RECALL NOTICE AND RIGHT REAR AXLE REPAIRS. *SMD ALSO, THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RIGHT REAR AXLE. HOWEVER, THE NOISE CONTINUED. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10702605

Official recalls

1

15V032000 · Electrical System

Jan 26, 2015

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007, to November 26, 2013, and 2014 Nissan Rogue Select vehicles manufactured September 23, 2013, to July 2, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience an electrical short in the harness connector due to a mixture of snow/water and salt seeping through the carpet on the driver side floor near the harness connector.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the kick panel wiring harness connector and will if necessary install a new harness connector and waterproof seal, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

PE15001 · Improper Frontal Air Bag Deployment

Opened Jan 12, 2015 · Closed Oct 29, 2016

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags; Air Bags:frontal; Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) reviewed its complaint data and Nissan's design, test and field data on the model year 2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles (subject vehicles) and other model year Rogue vehicles.ODI also reviewed its complaint data and Nissan's field data on several other Nissan and Infiniti models that use the same driver air bag inflator design used in the subject vehicles.In addition, NHTSA conducted testing and analysis of a sample of driver air bag inflator units taken out of the subject vehicles and reviewed a NHTSA crash database and crash test results on the Rogue vehicles.A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.See attached report for additional information.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.safercar.gov under the following ODI identification numbers:10566667, 10644946 and 10862615.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) reviewed its complaint data and Nissan's design, test and field data on the model year 2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles (subject vehicles) and other model year Rogue vehicles.ODI also reviewed its complaint data and Nissan's field data on several other Nissan and Infiniti models that use the same driver air bag inflator design used in the subject vehicles.In addition, NHTSA conducted testing and analysis of a sample of driver air bag inflator units taken out of the subject vehicles and reviewed a NHTSA crash database and crash test results on the Rogue vehicles.A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.See attached report for additional information.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.safercar.gov under the following ODI identification numbers:10566667, 10644946 and 10862615.

Air Bags:frontal

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) reviewed its complaint data and Nissan's design, test and field data on the model year 2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles (subject vehicles) and other model year Rogue vehicles.ODI also reviewed its complaint data and Nissan's field data on several other Nissan and Infiniti models that use the same driver air bag inflator design used in the subject vehicles.In addition, NHTSA conducted testing and analysis of a sample of driver air bag inflator units taken out of the subject vehicles and reviewed a NHTSA crash database and crash test results on the Rogue vehicles.A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.See attached report for additional information.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.safercar.gov under the following ODI identification numbers:10566667, 10644946 and 10862615.

Air Bags

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) reviewed its complaint data and Nissan's design, test and field data on the model year 2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles (subject vehicles) and other model year Rogue vehicles.ODI also reviewed its complaint data and Nissan's field data on several other Nissan and Infiniti models that use the same driver air bag inflator design used in the subject vehicles.In addition, NHTSA conducted testing and analysis of a sample of driver air bag inflator units taken out of the subject vehicles and reviewed a NHTSA crash database and crash test results on the Rogue vehicles.A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.See attached report for additional information.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.safercar.gov under the following ODI identification numbers:10566667, 10644946 and 10862615.

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