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2015 Nissan Rogue

Based on reports from 714 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
714
Crashes
44
Fires
12
Recalls
9
TSBs
316
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 714 complaints, 44 crashes, 12 fires, and 9 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.9x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

ac heater not working properly

35 complaints • Severity 7.2/10

$X,XXX
2

cvt transmission failure

8 complaints • Severity 9.5/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failed

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

132 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 49K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

124
0–30K
102
30–60K
95
60–90K
46
90–120K
7
120–150K
10
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (124 reports) • Median: 49K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (132 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain132 (18%)
Other123 (17%)
Airbags93 (13%)
Electrical77 (11%)
Engine56 (8%)
Structure:body31 (4%)
Seat Belts25 (4%)
Visibility24 (3%)

2015 Nissan Rogue: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2015 Nissan Rogue, with 132 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 49,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 49K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2015 Nissan Rogue, with 93 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2015 Nissan Rogue, with 77 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2015 Nissan Rogue, with 56 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
14
41
15
47
16
50
17
60
18
81
19
89
20
75
21
105
22
77
23
42
24
43
25
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2015 Nissan Rogue. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

15V012000Feb 2015

SERVICE BRAKES

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to November 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to November 15, 2014. During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued.

15V368000Jun 2015

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Rogue Select vehicles manufactured November 17, 2014, to December 12, 2014 and equipped with seventeen-inch wheels. The affected vehicles have incorrect tire size information on the tire labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."

15V453000Aug 2015

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan Sentra and Versa Note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

15V775000Jan 2016

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Rogue vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to May 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem with the shift selector knob, it may be possible to shift out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

16V219000Nov 2016

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured July 31, 2013, to January 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear lift gate support stays may corrode due to insufficient anti-corrosion treatment.

+ 4 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Nissan Rogue is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2015 Nissan Rogue vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

714

Class avg

368

1.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 714 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2015 Nissan Rogue: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Nissan Rogue?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2015 Nissan Rogue is related to the drivetrain, with 132 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2015 Nissan Rogue reliable?
The 2015 Nissan Rogue has 714 complaints, 44 crash reports, and 12 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.9x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2015 Nissan Rogue problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2015 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
Yes, the 2015 Nissan Rogue has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Rogue problems start?
Based on 384 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 49,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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