2019 Nissan Rogue Problems
Compared with other Nissan Rogue years
More complaints than typical for this model
66/100 1.5× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 1.5× 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.
- 188 of its 340 complaints were filed by the end of 2021.
- Most reported problem: Automatic emergency braking engages with nothing ahead (154 complaints, median 4,830 mi).
- 4 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Open NHTSA investigationFalse Automatic Emergency Braking
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2020
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
- 340filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 6,008miles, 177 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns 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
- 29 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl FWD · 26 city / 33 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Nissan Rogue (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Complaints about this model year are dominated by two themes: the automatic emergency braking system unexpectedly triggering or lighting warnings with nothing in front of the vehicle, and assorted electrical and infotainment problems. Owners also describe steering and suspension noises, door and key fob faults, and early brake noise or rubbing. Many of these complaints are filed at low mileage, while a smaller group of drivetrain complaints appears later in the vehicle's life.
- Forward collision avoidance
Automatic emergency braking engages with nothing ahead
- 154 complaints (45%)
- median 4,830 mi at 1.3 yrs old (88 state mileage)
- 11 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $1,750 (median of 8 quotes)
- filed 2019–2026
Owners describe the vehicle unexpectedly braking hard, or briefly beeping and warning, while driving at normal road speeds with no vehicle or obstacle in front. Several say the brake warning light blinks or stays lit with a grinding noise as the brakes apply. Complaints commonly note that dealers could not duplicate the problem, cleared codes, recalibrated sensors, or replaced a radar or camera unit, after which owners report the behavior returned. Mostly reported within the first 20,000 miles, often on open roads and in some cases in cold weather, under bridges, or on shaded or reflective surfaces.
What to check: Ask whether any of the automatic emergency braking service bulletins or radar/lane camera recalibrations have been applied, and note that complaints describe the symptom returning after repairs. Some owners report the warning light appearing in cold weather, so a cold-weather test drive may be informative.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I was travelling at approximately 10 to 15 miles per hour on a city street. I was on a paved road and approaching a bridge that had metal grates to travel on. At the point where the pavement stopped and the metal grates started the vehicle suddenly braked for no reason. I was lucky there was no vehicle behind me or there could have been a collision.”
NHTSA complaint #11319651, filed 2020-03, 4,700 miles“While driving to work yesterday 10/9/2020 on the highway my car started beeping and slammed on the brakes for no reason. There was nothing in front of me and thankfully no car too close behind me. It was a clear day. Nothing on the road, no reason and no snow. Just a highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11363679, filed 2020-10, 34,926 miles - Brakes
Automatic braking warning light and system faults
- 111 complaints (33%)
- median 5,385 mi at 1.4 yrs old (60 state mileage)
- 7 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $2,300 (median of 7 quotes)
- filed 2019–2026
Owners report the brake warning light flashing or staying on, accompanied in some cases by chimes and a brief hard stop. Some describe the light appearing at start-up or while stationary, and others say the vehicle disabled the forward collision and lane features while the warning was displayed. Complaints describe dealers clearing codes or replacing sensors without a lasting fix. Often reported in the first few thousand miles and again in the 10,000 to 30,000 mile range.
What to check: Check that the brake and forward collision warning lights behave normally during a test drive and at key-on, and ask for the repair history on any sensor or radar work.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Aeb sensor has been changed, however warning light continues to flash when there are no cars in front of vehicle. 2017 & 2018 rogues have been recalled for this same issue. Luckily my car has not braked suddenly yet. I am calling my Nissan dealer again to get it serviced, not comfortable it will fix the issue but at least I'll have a history os trying to get it repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #11388612, filed 2021-01, 18,000 miles“Having issues with the forward collision sensor, anything below 34 the light on the dash will blink on and off. When this happens my lane departure doesn't work and it also effects my auto head lights from working automatically even when in auto mode. Took to the dealership twice now and was told that they can't duplicate the problem so my car works as intended. This is a major safety issue. I won't let my wife drive the car anymore cause I don't want the safety features that I paid for to fail and the car crash.”
NHTSA complaint #11298066, filed 2020-01, 3,288 miles - Electrical system
Electrical, infotainment and key fob faults
- 107 complaints (31%)
- median 10,000 mi at 1.7 yrs old (48 state mileage)
- 10 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2019–2026
Complaints describe radio and screen resets, a blank display, backup camera failure, a clock that resets on every start, and door locks that stop responding to the remote or the inside button. Others report the vehicle failing to start with a no-key-detected message. According to complaints, dealers sometimes could not reproduce the fault or charged diagnostic time without a repair. Reported across a wide mileage range, from near-new to roughly 55,000 miles.
Recall 23V093000Recall 19V65400011 related service bulletins
What to check: Test the infotainment screen, backup camera, clock and both remote keys before buying, and confirm with a dealer whether the key and backup camera recalls were completed.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Front driver door does not lock/unlock withbutton on remote or door handle or inside lock/unlock button. Has to manually lock from inside. For a weeks I was not aware that my vehicle front driver door was unlock since with remote it makes lock beep noise. Dealer says it will cost more than 100 dollar to just find problem. Its just two year old vehicle with 38000 miles(just 2000 more miles over warranty). Local mechanic says its door lock actuator that should not go bad within two year, must be faulty part.”
NHTSA complaint #11378146, filed 2020-12, 38,000 miles“I have a 2019 Nissan Rogue with 9,147 miles bought it april of 2019. I am experiencing brake issues and electrical issues. I was driving on the highway few weeks ago and no cars next to me, the brakes automatically came on.another issue is when I am reversing and the automatic brakes come on.next issue I have I was driving coming home, when I reached infront of my house I double parked and shut the the car off, when I tried starting it back the car was not starting. Completely died on me and the light showing no key detected. …”
NHTSA complaint #11362679, filed 2020-10, 9,147 miles - Other or unknown
Shocks, struts and steering noises
Mentioned in 7 of 60 sampled complaints
Owners describe clunking, clicking or squeaking noises from the front suspension and steering, and in one case a metal clanking sound when braking. Complaints describe dealers diagnosing worn upper strut bushings and bearings, or a ball joint needing grease, with repairs billed outside warranty in at least one complaint. Reported from roughly 15,000 miles upward, with some cases appearing past 40,000 miles.
What to check: Listen for clicks or clunks while turning the steering wheel and driving over uneven surfaces during a test drive, and ask whether any suspension or steering work has been done.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Vehicle making clicking sounds when turning the steering wheel took it to the Nissan dealer they stated was the upper strut bushings and bearings needed replacement of course this car is out of warranty and not covered under the pre owned warranty, this car is too new for these kind of issues of course they want to charge me $1100..00 to fix it, hate I even bought this car...”
NHTSA complaint #11377464, filed 2020-12, 42,851 miles“I was in a serious accident which smashed the entire front of my car to the point that out was totaled. Not one airbag deployed. When the accident occurred I was entering an intersection and moving only about 10 MPH. I have contacted Nissan but have not yet heard from them.”
NHTSA complaint #11339797, filed 2020-07, 56,000 miles
Buying note. Have a dealer confirm that open recalls and relevant service bulletins for the brake booster, backup camera and jackknife key have been completed, and take a test drive that includes cold-start, low-speed reversing and highway conditions. Complaints frequently describe dealers being unable to reproduce faults, so records of earlier repairs are worth requesting.
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 340 consumer complaints for the 2019 Nissan Rogue. 177 of the complaints include a mileage, and 91% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,008 miles. Of all complaints, 29 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 29 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 170 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 66 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more 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.
- Brakes125 37%
- Forward collision avoidance101 30%
- Electrical system62 18%
- Other or unknown57 17%
- Transmission and drivetrain23 6.8%
- Vehicle speed control21 6.2%
- Engine17 5.0%
- Electronic stability control11 3.2%
- Steering11 3.2%
Also reported: Seats (10), Body and structure (10), Air bags (9), Lane departure (8), Seat belts (8), Fuel system (7), Suspension (7), Exterior lighting (4), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (4), Latches, locks and linkages (2), Wheels (2).
Example complaints
Brakes: “2 incidents have occurred in which the auto emergency brake system engaged with no obstruction in my path since I purchased this vehicle on 6/8/19 1st incident was 6/13/19 I was entering a parking garage there were no vehicles in my path only a pedestrian on the sidewalk not near my vehicle, the auto brake engaged and stopped my vehicles abruptly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11228493, filed 2019-06, 1,000 milesForward collision avoidance: “I was the first car at a red light, when I started driving, the automatic braking system was activated with absolutely nothing in front of me. Thank goodness the car behind me was paying attention and was able to avoid hitting my Nissan Rogue. I took it to the dealership and made a compliant through Nissan. The dealership and Nissan technician stated that there is nothing they can do, as they cannot replicate the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11408311, filed 2021-04, 19,700 milesElectrical system: “I turned my car on and drove about 1 foot in a parking lot with no cars or pedestrians in front of me and my car just rolled to a stop, it was a little shaky and didn't feel right. The car was towed to my dealer and they found no issues with the car. Also prior to that the automatic braking light blinks randomly when no cars or pedestrians are in front of me. This also continues to happen whether I am in park or drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11280943, filed 2019-11, 790 milesOther or unknown: “Hart Nissan, in mechanicsville, va, has replaced my rear-view camera and sensors as my forward emergency braking light was coming on (while driving)and my rear-view camera was freezing while backing. These problems are still occurring and are major safety issues. My car was in the shop last time from june 27th until july 18th, 2020 with no resolve.”
NHTSA complaint #11349788, filed 2020-08, 2,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
91% of the 177 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 19,700 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 2019 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 | ★★★★☆ | 3 / 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · 16.4% risk |
| Rogue · SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | 3 / 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · 16.9% risk |
| Rogue Hybrid · SUV AWD | not rated | 3 / 4 | — | — | 4 · 16.4% risk |
| Rogue Hybrid · SUV FWD | not rated | 3 / 4 | — | — | 4 · 16.9% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating; 2020: 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 2019 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 | 25 | 31 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Rogue FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Rogue Hybrid AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 31 | 34 | 33 | $2,050 |
| Rogue Hybrid FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 33 | 35 | 34 | $1,950 |
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
- 23V093000Feb 16, 2023Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Immobilizer/proximity › Key/senderCovers: Nissan Rogue 2014–2020, Rogue Sport 2017–2022
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
- 22V549000Jul 28, 2022Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › HydraulicCovers: Nissan Rogue 2017–2019
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. The hydraulic brake booster assembly may overheat internally, resulting in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
- 21V839000Oct 26, 2021Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ecu/ecm)Covers: Nissan Rogue 2017–2019
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.
- 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Back over prevention › Sensing system › CameraCovers: Nissan Rogue 2018–2019, Infiniti QX30 2018–2019, Nissan Armada 2018–2019 +23 more
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti…
Recall details for the 2019 Nissan Rogue → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE19010False Automatic Emergency BrakingOpen · Sep 9, 2019
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. 170 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…
- 11031699Mar 30, 2026Electrical system. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G network compatible TCU. TCUs compatible with 3G network only are no longer supported. SERVICE INFORMATION…
- 11014472Feb 20, 2025Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance, Brakes. AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or…
- 11014471Feb 20, 2025Brakes, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance. INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page)…
- 11009069Oct 4, 2024Electrical system, Lane departure. LANE CAMERA AIMING VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUES NOT IN ESM SERVICE INFORMATION If the lane camera requires aiming, the values in Table A on page 4 must be used. For all other models/model years…
- 11009068Sep 19, 2024Air bags. DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR…
- 11007874Sep 18, 2024Brakes. CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Hydraulic Brake Booster Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: R22A6 Date: September 18, 2024 Attention: Dealer Principal, Sales, Service & Parts Managers SAFETY RECALL…
- 11001192Jun 7, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. CVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 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.
Other model years of the Nissan Rogue
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54 | 1,444 | 2 | — | 32 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 199 | 12,550 | 3 | 5 | 33 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 222 | 31,000 | 4 | 5 | 33 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 758 | 44,000 | 6 | 5 | 33 | 100 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 269 | 50,500 | 6 | 4–5 | 33 | 47 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 295 | 29,752 | 10 | 4 | 32 | 65 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 153 | 9,200 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 16 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2019 | 340 | 6,008 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 66 · More | Falling |
| 2018 | 671 | 14,288 | 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 2019 Nissan Rogue?
Complaints about this model year are dominated by two themes: the automatic emergency braking system unexpectedly triggering or lighting warnings with nothing in front of the vehicle, and assorted electrical and infotainment problems. The issues reported most often: Automatic emergency braking engages with nothing ahead; Automatic braking warning light and system faults; Electrical, infotainment and key fob faults.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA recorded 340 consumer complaints for the 2019 Nissan Rogue as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2019 Nissan Rogue is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 125 complaints (37% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 101.
Has the 2019 Nissan Rogue been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2019 Nissan Rogue do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 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 2019 Nissan Rogue get?
The EPA rates the 2019 Nissan Rogue (Rogue FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 29 mpg combined, 26 city and 33 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Nissan Rogue reported?
Among the 177 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,008 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 19,700 miles; 91% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.