2013 Nissan Rogue Problems
Compared with other Nissan Rogue years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
6/100 0.4× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.4× that of a typical Nissan Rogue year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 63 of its 610 complaints were filed by the end of 2015.
- Most reported problem: CVT transmission loss of power and failure (315 complaints, median 78,497 mi).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 610filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles, 438 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 25 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 28 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Nissan Rogue (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this model year most often describe the continuously variable transmission losing power or failing, typically on longer highway drives at steady speed, and many report the dealer recommending full replacement. Air bag warning lights and various electrical faults (door locks, liftgate, horn) are the other recurring themes, with most complaints filed between roughly 66,000 and 140,000 miles.
- Transmission and drivetrain
CVT transmission loss of power and failure
- 315 complaints (52%)
- median 78,497 mi at 5.8 yrs old (250 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $3,942 (median of 37 quotes)
- filed 2013–2026
Owners describe the vehicle suddenly refusing to accelerate, with the engine revving high while speed drops, often after 30 minutes or more of highway driving or on hills and ramps. Some say restarting after a cool-down restores normal operation for a while, others report shuddering, whining or rattling and no movement at all. Complaints describe mechanics and dealers diagnosing the CVT or torque converter and recommending transmission replacement; several note no warning light came on beforehand. Mostly reported between about 46,000 and 140,000 miles, frequently on longer highway trips, in hot weather, or under sustained load such as inclines.
What to check: Ask for transmission service records and whether the CVT fluid was ever changed, and take a long highway test drive at 60-70 mph to see whether power holds. Have a pre-purchase inspection read transmission codes.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Vehicle will not get up to speed when driven for a 45 minute period of time and won't allow me to pick.up to state speed I noticed there's been complaints about this issue due to a low temperature governor on the vehicle and that makes it dangerous for the other people traveling due to that issue I was on the interstate 25 traveling south”
NHTSA complaint #11395899, filed 2021-02, 119,000 miles“Driving on highway us-90 coming home from new orleans to gulfport. My cars cruise control had stopped working 45 mintues to an hour after I got onto us-49 my check light came on I pressed my accelerate pedtal to the floor an the only thing it did was raise my rpms to almost 6. Me an my child in the back seat were almost hit in the rear by an 18 wheeler because my vehicle had trouble with the transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #11405164, filed 2021-03, 135,000 miles - Air bags
Air bag warning light on or flashing
- 79 complaints (13%)
- median 65,000 mi at 6.2 yrs old (43 state mileage)
- 11 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $2,013 (median of 5 quotes)
- filed 2013–2026
Owners report the air bag warning light staying lit or blinking, sometimes with the passenger seat belt reminder staying on when the seat is empty. Complaints describe dealers replacing the spiral cable (clockspring), crash zone sensor or harness, and in some cases the light returning shortly after repair. One owner reported the air bags did not deploy in a collision. Reported across a wide mileage range, commonly from about 60,000 to 135,000 miles, often noticed at startup or at low speeds.
What to check: Turn the key and confirm the air bag light goes out after the bulb check; ask whether the spiral cable or crash zone sensor was ever replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“From 01/18/2018 to 03/10/2020 my car has been in the carmax maintenance and the local Nissan dealership a total of six times. They have torn my car apart replacing the roof airbags twice, the wiring harness twice and the other air bags and each time they say the fixed the problem only to have the airbags warning lights come back on. Currently it's on warning me I have a problem with my airbags less the 160 miles since last repair. This is a safety issue!!! Please respond.!”
NHTSA complaint #11317601, filed 2020-03, 87,177 miles“My car's front passenger side airbag light is on for the last few days. Also the passenger seat belt sign is off as well. My vehicle park in the driveway most of the time. I drive around only for groceries.”
NHTSA complaint #11402648, filed 2021-03, 83,400 miles - Fuel system
Fuel system and emissions-related faults
- 43 complaints (7%)
- median 80,000 mi at 5.8 yrs old (34 state mileage)
- filed 2013–2026
Owners describe hesitation and rough running during acceleration, and occasional stalling at stop lights, with check engine lights for fuel- and emission-related codes. Complaints also mention burned-smelling transmission fluid and torque converter codes found alongside the fuel complaints. Reported mostly between about 60,000 and 135,000 miles, often noted during everyday driving rather than long trips.
What to check: Ask whether the EVAP system or fuel-related codes have been addressed, and have any stored codes read during a pre-purchase inspection.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“My transmission has started sounding as if I have a manual transmission instead of automatic. It acts as if it is waiting for the gear to be shifted at low speeds and high speeds. Also, driving to austin last week, I notice that I was not able to accelerate past 60 on multiple occasions. I had no idea what the issue was. My mpg also flutters back and forth. After arriving back home I looked up so information and found out that there are numerous other rodgers owners with the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11341449, filed 2020-07, 77,000 miles“As I am driving at highway speed with my cruise control on, it will all of the sudden drop acceleration and shuts off the cruise control. I can push the gas all the way to the floor and it won't do anything. This has happened to me on several occasions. I pull off the road and turn the car off and then back on but it still will barley go or sometimes it will get to a max of about 60 MPH but the RPM will rev to 5000. Usually when I get to where I'm going (to work, very late) and my car sits all day then it seems fine on the way home.”
NHTSA complaint #11337273, filed 2020-07, 86,000 miles - Electrical system
Electrical faults: door locks, liftgate, horn
Mentioned in 4 of 60 sampled complaints
Owners describe power door locks that stop working, a liftgate that goes from intermittent to not opening at all, a horn that fails, and in one report a horn sounding followed by smoke and flame near the driver's side of the dash. Some complaints note repeated dealer visits without a lasting fix. Scattered from very low mileage (about 14,000) up to about 140,000 miles, with no clear pattern.
Recall 15V0320004 related service bulletins
What to check: Test every power lock, the liftgate release, the horn and cruise control before buying, and check for damp carpet or corrosion under the driver's-side floor mat.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I have had trouble with the liftgate on this car for at least 2 years. I have had it to the dealership at least 5 times, and recently to an independent mechanic. No one has been able to rectify this problem. The liftgate has gone from intermittenly opening to now not opening at all. Trunk is needed, what can I do?”
NHTSA complaint #11340208, filed 2020-07, 14,000 miles“We last used the car at 2:30pm and parked it in our driveway. It was stationary and unused for about 4.5 hours. At about 7pm we heard the horn go off. It was a steady blowing of the horn. I opened the front door, realized it was our car, and grabbed my keys to start the car to see if that would make the horn stop. When I opened the drivers door of the car I saw the orange flames and thick black smoke. I ran into the house, had my wife call 911 and I grabbed the house fire extinguisher. …”
NHTSA complaint #11309138, filed 2020-02, 80,500 miles
Buying note. This model year draws a large share of complaints about the CVT, so a thorough highway test drive and a transmission-focused inspection are worthwhile before buying. Also verify that open recalls and relevant service bulletins have been applied, and confirm the air bag warning light behaves normally at startup.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 610 consumer complaints for the 2013 Nissan Rogue. 438 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 74,000 miles. Of all complaints, 14 involved a crash, 16 a fire, 9 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 127 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 15 Nissan Rogue model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 6 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Transmission and drivetrain314 51%
- Engine104 17%
- Air bags90 15%
- Vehicle speed control90 15%
- Electrical system65 11%
- Other or unknown61 10%
- Fuel system35 5.7%
- Body and structure30 4.9%
- Seat belts12 2.0%
- Steering12 2.0%
Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (7), Suspension (6), Brakes (5), Engine cooling (5), Seats (5), Wheels (5), Electronic stability control (4), Exterior lighting (3), Forward collision avoidance (2), Equipment (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Tires (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Vehicle will decelerate on the highway with gas pressed to the floor. Vehicle loses power and I have to pull over for the engine to cool off before proceeding. It happens on the highway. I took it to a Nissan dealership and they told me I needed to replace my transmission. I don't even have 100,000 miles on my car, transmission should not be failing.”
NHTSA complaint #11340772, filed 2020-07, 89,000 milesEngine: “I was driving for about 40 minutes uphill on a freeway when my 2013 Nissan Rogue started to lose speed. First I couldn't accelerate more than 60mph, then 45mph. I had to be towed home and was told I need a new transmission. After reading so many similar complaints, I am convinced this should be investigated and recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #11130233, filed 2018-09, 93,000 milesAir bags: “I was driving slowly in a 35 MPH speed limit area and my airbag light started flashing. After lots of research I found that the 2014 Rogue has a recall for this issue, but not the 2013. I don't feel safe in my car and I have only had it for 4 months. The mileage on my car was about 90,000. This car has never had an accident and this needs to be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11287685, filed 2019-12, 90,000 milesVehicle speed control: “After driving on the highway for about 70 miles or 1 hr I lost complete acceleration although cruise control was engaged. I disengaged cruise but was not able to accelerate. I pulled off the highway, and coasted to a safe spot. I shut the car off for a bit and then it resumed normal driving. This occurred on multiple occasions during my trip from west palm to orlando and on the return trip.”
NHTSA complaint #11223010, filed 2019-06, 100,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
25% of the 438 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 49,728 and 97,067 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Nissan Rogue. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue · SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 17.9% risk |
| Rogue · SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.8% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2012: same overall rating; 2014: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2013 Nissan Rogue version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | 22 | 26 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Rogue FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 15V032000Jan 26, 2015Electrical systemCovers: Nissan Rogue 2008–2014
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…
Recall details for the 2013 Nissan Rogue → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE15001Improper Frontal Air Bag DeploymentClosed · Jan 12, 2015
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 127 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11031705Apr 13, 2026Body and structure. CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT…
- 11031704Apr 13, 2026Body and structure. CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT…
- 11004962May 21, 2024Electrical system. VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11004961May 21, 2024Electrical system. CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11004960May 21, 2024Electrical system. CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001201Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001194Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001191Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023Steering. DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10239062Jun 16, 2023Electrical system. SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid…
Other model years of the Nissan Rogue
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53 | 1,444 | 2 | — | 32 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 198 | 12,100 | 3 | 5 | 33 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 221 | 29,850 | 4 | 5 | 33 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 753 | 43,000 | 6 | 5 | 33 | 100 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 269 | 50,500 | 6 | 4–5 | 33 | 47 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 293 | 29,752 | 10 | 4 | 32 | 65 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 153 | 9,200 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 16 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2019 | 339 | 6,008 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 66 · More | Falling |
| 2018 | 669 | 14,144 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 90 · More | Stable |
| 2017 | 600 | 28,408 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 84 · More | Stable |
| 2016 | 543 | 51,100 | 7 | 4 | 28 | 58 · Typical | Falling |
| 2015 | 554 | 52,000 | 9 | 4 | 28 | 56 · Typical | Falling |
| 2014 | 440 | 50,000 | 10 | 4 | 28 | 53 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 610 | 74,000 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 6 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 319 | 70,920 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 363 | 80,542 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 282 | 70,000 | 2 | — | 24 | 4 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 320 | 81,000 | 3 | — | 24 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 429 | 81,906 | 5 | — | 24 | 19 · Fewer | Falling |
All Nissan Rogue model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Rogue?
Owners of this model year most often describe the continuously variable transmission losing power or failing, typically on longer highway drives at steady speed, and many report the dealer recommending full replacement. The issues reported most often: CVT transmission loss of power and failure; Air bag warning light on or flashing; Fuel system and emissions-related faults.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA recorded 610 consumer complaints for the 2013 Nissan Rogue as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2013 Nissan Rogue is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 314 complaints (51% of the total), followed by engine with 104.
Has the 2013 Nissan Rogue been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2013 Nissan Rogue do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2013 Nissan Rogue 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Nissan Rogue get?
The EPA rates the 2013 Nissan Rogue (Rogue FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 23 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Nissan Rogue reported?
Among the 438 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 74,000 miles and the middle half falls between 49,728 and 97,067 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.