Nissan Rogue
19 model years from 2008 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2008–2026
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 1.5L 3-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 24–34 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 42 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2023 (753)
- Fewest problems
- 2020
- Interest
- 16,245 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Rogue in brief
The 2026 Nissan Rogue is a small SUV offered with a 1.5L 3-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 183 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,545 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 32 MPG combined (29 city / 36 highway), 6% better than the 2026 small SUV average of 30.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,100 a year in fuel.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
The Nissan Rogue has 19 model years in our data, from 2008 to 2026, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2019 at 34 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 24 to 34 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (1,591), unknown or other (1,287), engine (1,156).
Buying used? 2020 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2017 is the year to avoid.
2021 has the most recalls (10); all years together count 42 campaigns and 6,860 owner complaints.
How the 2008 Rogue compares
The 2008 Nissan Rogue is a SUV - offered with a 2.5L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 183 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,274 lb.
About the Nissan Rogue
The Nissan Rogue is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan. It made its debut in October 2007 for the 2008 model year. Beginning in 2013 for the 2014 model year, the model has been merged with the X-Trail sold outside the North American market, making them identical.
From the Wikipedia article "Nissan Rogue", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Rogue pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2020 Rogue
153 owner complaints · 1 recall · 7 fire reports · 10 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2017 Rogue
600 owner complaints · 6 recalls · 9 fire reports · 57 crash reports
Most reported: Unknown Or Other
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Rogue changes by model year
- 2022
- Engine dropped: 2.5L 4-cyl
- NHTSA overall rating up from 4 to 5 stars
- 2021
- Engine added: 1.5L 3-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 29 to 33
- 2020
- No hybrid version any more
- Engine dropped: 2.0L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG down from 34 to 29
- 2019
- New body dimensions: 2.3 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2018
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 4 stars overall
- 2017
- New hybrid version
- Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 28 to 34
- 2014
- Best combined MPG up from 25 to 28
- Lightest version 159 lb heavier
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 19 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | 32 MPG | 182.7 in | 3,545 lb | Not rated | 2 | 53 |
| 2025 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | 33 MPG | 182.7 in | 3,545 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 198 |
| 2024 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | 33 MPG | 182.7 in | 3,545 lb | ★★★★★ | 4 | 221 |
| 2023 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | 33 MPG | 182.7 in | 3,545 lb | ★★★★★ | 6 | 753 |
| 2022 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | 33 MPG | 182.7 in | 3,545 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 244 |
| 2021 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl | 33 MPG | 182.7 in | 3,545 lb | ★★★★★ | 10 | 293 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl | 29 MPG | 184.6 in | 3,549 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 153 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | 34 MPG | 184.6 in | 3,549 lb | ★★★★★ | 4 | 339 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | 34 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,549 lb | ★★★★★ | 4 | 669 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | 34 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,549 lb | Not rated | 6 | 600 |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,549 lb | Not rated | 7 | 543 |
| 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,417 lb | Not rated | 9 | 552 |
| 2014 | 2.5L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,455 lb | Not rated | 10 | 414 |
| 2013 | 2.5L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 183.1 in | 3,470 lb | Not rated | 1 | 574 |
| 2012 | 2.5L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 183.1 in | 3,470 lb | Not rated | 2 | 293 |
| 2011 | 2.5L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | 183.1 in | 3,470 lb | Not rated | 2 | 305 |
| 2010 | 2.5L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | 183.1 in | 3,448 lb | Not rated | 2 | 184 |
| 2009 | 2.5L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | 183.1 in | 3,448 lb | Not rated | 2 | 225 |
| 2008 | 2.5L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | 183.1 in | 3,274 lb | Not rated | 2 | 247 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Rogue
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | 40 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 35 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | 42 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →



