2020 Nissan Rogue Problems
Compared with other Nissan Rogue years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
16/100 0.5× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.5× 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.
- 61 of its 153 complaints were filed by the end of 2022.
- Most reported problem: Automatic emergency braking engages with no obstacle (49 complaints, median 9,200 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
- 153filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 9,200miles, 52 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of 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 2020 Nissan Rogue (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of the 2020 Rogue most often describe the front automatic emergency braking system engaging with nothing in front of the vehicle, sometimes slowing or stopping the car on its own, along with a forward collision warning light that flashes or stays on. Many of these reports come early in ownership, at low mileage, and on clear roads as well as in rain, snow or cold mornings. A smaller but recurring group of complaints covers a driver's seat that rocks or shifts while driving, electrical faults such as a drained battery, key or door-lock problems, and intermittent noise from the front suspension.
- Forward collision avoidance
Automatic emergency braking engages with no obstacle
- 49 complaints (32%)
- median 9,200 mi at 1.2 yrs old (24 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2020–2026
Complaints describe the vehicle braking hard or slowing abruptly when nothing is in front of it, sometimes at highway speed and sometimes while turning or backing out of a driveway. Owners often mention a warning chime, a grinding or pulsating sensation and the seat belts tightening, and some say they were rear-ended or nearly rear-ended as a result. According to the complaints, dealers frequently said they could not duplicate the event or found no stored codes, and some owners were told the behaviour was normal for the system. Many reports come within the first few thousand miles, and several note rain, snow, condensation on cold mornings or bright sunlight.
What to check: Ask the seller whether any dealer visit addressed the AEB warning light or radar faults, and request the service history for camera or radar work. During a test drive, note whether the forward collision or AEB light flashes and whether cruise control stays engaged.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“On today february 27th at approximately 12:56pm I was driving my 2 week old 2020 Nissan Rogue sport on 31st heading south to state street in chicago illinois suddenly applied to brake with flashing warning lights and sirens, with no obstruction in front of the vehicle, however there was a van behind me which may have caused an accident as my fault. …”
NHTSA complaint #11311903, filed 2020-02, 1,194 miles“My emergency braking system engaged as I was driving. I was going approx. 35 miles per hour on a city street when it happened. It made a loud grinding sound as it jerked my vehicle to an immediate stop in traffic, causing all the seat belts to jerk tight as we were thrown against them. It only lasted for a split second and I was able to resume driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11397072, filed 2021-02, 34,764 miles - Forward collision avoidance
Forward collision warning light flashing or staying on
- 26 complaints (17%)
- median 11,900 mi at 1.0 yrs old (13 state mileage)
- filed 2020–2025
Owners report the forward collision or AEB warning light blinking on its own, sometimes for minutes at a time and sometimes staying lit, with no obstruction visible. Some say the radar obstruction message appears and cruise control stops working, and others were told a camera or sensor needed replacement. The light often returns after a repair or is described by the dealer as normal behaviour. Reported from a few hundred miles up to higher mileage, with several owners noting cold mornings, rain or high-beam use at night.
What to check: Have the seller show that cruise control and the collision warnings function during a test drive. Ask whether the lane camera or radar has been aimed, replaced or updated, since the service bulletins describe diagnostic and aiming procedures for these lights.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I have a 2020 Nissan Rogue and I was driving down an empty Rogue and the automatic breaking system light kept coming on. This is very dangerous and if it automatic break when I am in the highway. I noticed more than 800 complaints have already been submitted for this issue, but Nissan is not doing anything about it. They need to do a recall before someone gets hurt or killed.”
NHTSA complaint #11384539, filed 2020-12, 3 miles“The front collision warning sign flashes while driving. This only occurs on cold mornings. I have taken my vehicle to the dealership's service center and the technician told me that the flashing is caused by condensation. This is an issue that needs to be addressed as soon as possible.”
NHTSA complaint #11322970, filed 2020-05, 516 miles - Seats
Driver's seat rocks or shifts while driving
- 8 complaints (5%)
- median 20,770 mi at 1.2 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
- filed 2020–2026
Complaints describe the driver's seat sliding or rocking on its rails when accelerating or braking, and in some cases moving while the vehicle is in motion, with rattles or creaking noises. Owners who raised it say the dealer sometimes tested other vehicles and found the same movement, while others were told the seat was within normal range or declined the repair because of cost. Reported from a few hundred miles up to around 60,000 miles, mostly on the power driver's seat.
What to check: With the car parked, push and pull the driver's seat forward and back and rock it to feel for play in the rails. Ask whether the seat track has ever been adjusted or replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I purchased a 2020 Nissan Rogue sv that has a power adjustable drivers set. The slide rail assembly has play in it when adjusted to my driving position. It rocks back during acceleration and rocks forward during breaking. I can sit in the seat stationary and move it forward and backward with my body weight. The service manager at the dealership tested several other 2020 models and found 3 others with the same issue. One of them rocked back and forth even worse than mine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11372360, filed 2020-10, 540 miles“Drivers seat is loose, has a tendency of moving when pulling off and moves while driving. Makes a rattling noise in the rear of vehicle on passenger side, not sure where what is making the noise. Backing mechanism is activate when nothing is in range.”
NHTSA complaint #11407525, filed 2021-04, 41,000 miles - Electrical system
Battery drain, no-start and key or lock faults
- 20 complaints (13%)
- median 42,000 mi at 4.2 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2022–2026
Owners report the vehicle failing to start with a key system error message, batteries that drain while parked, and door locks that stop responding to the fob or interior button so the doors have to be locked by hand. In some cases the battery, alternator and starter tested fine after a jump start. Separate complaints mention the microphone failing, ending hands-free calling. Reported across a wide mileage range, from around 20,000 miles to over 100,000 miles.
Recall 23V0930005 related service bulletins
What to check: Test the remote, the door lock buttons and the push-button start several times, and ask whether the battery has been replaced. A recall covers the folding ignition key collapsing while driving, so ask whether that remedy was completed.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“UNKNOWN Driver door will not lock via key fob or button. Actuator appears to be faulty. Car has been left unlocked without me knowing numerous time. I have to manually lock/unlock the door. It does stay locked durning driving but, may be manually locked. The auto lock safety feature no longer works.”
NHTSA complaint #11725414, filed 2026-03“After getting gas, I went to start my car and it started malfunctioning like it was having an electrical shortage. The battery was jumped off and it started like normal. The battery, alternator, & starter were tested and everything checked out, except the battery wasnt charged.”
NHTSA complaint #11509651, filed 2023-03 - Other or unknown
Front suspension and steering noise
- 12 complaints (8%)
- median 12,000 mi at 1.3 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2020–2026
Owners describe knocking or abnormal noises from the front end at various speeds, and some report the dealer replacing the front strut bearing assemblies, in one case with the noise returning afterwards. Others mention a noise when turning the steering wheel at a stop, and a rattling from the rear. Mostly reported between roughly 700 and 16,000 miles, often noticed at low speed or while turning.
What to check: Listen for clunks or creaks from the front while turning the wheel at a standstill and while driving slowly over uneven ground, and ask whether strut bearings or steering components have been replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“When is running and stop,turning steering wheel,it makes audible noise...fustriting sound.its a 2020 Nissan Rogue...750 miles..potentially dangerous on the highway.copy was printed...”
NHTSA complaint #11349699, filed 2020-08, 700 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front driver’s and passenger’s side strut bearing assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11527188, filed 2023-06, 16,000 miles
Buying note. Most complaints for this model year centre on the front automatic braking and collision warning systems, which is worth testing carefully on a test drive and checking in the service history. Also check the driver's seat for movement, confirm the ignition key recall remedy was completed, and ask about battery and starting problems before buying.
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 153 consumer complaints for the 2020 Nissan Rogue. 52 of the complaints include a mileage, and 87% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,200 miles. Of all complaints, 10 involved a crash, 7 a fire, 7 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 122 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 16 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.
- Other or unknown36 24%
- Brakes32 21%
- Electrical system32 21%
- Seats10 6.5%
- Air bags8 5.2%
- Engine8 5.2%
- Body and structure8 5.2%
- Suspension7 4.6%
- Vehicle speed control6 3.9%
Also reported: Steering (5), Exterior lighting (4), Seat belts (4), Transmission and drivetrain (4), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (4), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (3), Fuel system (3), Lane departure (2), Electronic stability control (1).
Example complaints
Forward collision avoidance: “While driving my car stops without prompt. It goes into n with out me touching the shift. This has happened twice while driving and the car just stopped, looking down to see what happened the car is in n. I am afraid this might happen while I am driving on 95”
NHTSA complaint #11405149, filed 2021-03, 4,890 milesOther or unknown: “Nissan has replaced the digital speedometer with average speed. The analog speedometer is to the right. This makes driving the vehicle dangerous because you need to train yourself to look to the right to know the speed. When I first drove the vehicle it was on average speed which was read 21 miles per hour. I was actually doing 70 miles per hour. This can be easily corrected with a computer up date. I was total I could pay for an update. Why should I have to pay to know how fast I am going. This should be standard on all vehicles if the analog speedometer is not in the center.”
NHTSA complaint #11337121, filed 2020-07, 220 milesBrakes: “While driving on an interstate off-ramp going approx. 35 MPH, then turning left, my 2020 Nissan Rogue sv awd, suddenly and automatically came to an almost complete stop. I was able to cruise to the shoulder and avoid being hit by a vehicle behind me.”
NHTSA complaint #11406679, filed 2021-04, 1,100 milesElectrical system: “While my girlfriend was driving to work on 2/28 the main monitor display went completely blank and never came back on. Display did come back on when she started the car to come home from work that day. Today 3/5 while driving to work she heard an alert noise and noticed the aeb warning indicator was on and said warning malfunction . There was nothing in the road and no traffic around her I did make a service appointment for friday 3/6, 7:45 am at hoselton Nissan”
NHTSA complaint #11316450, filed 2020-03, 901 milesMileage when problems were reported
87% of the 52 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,194 and 25,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 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 |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2020 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2019: same overall rating; 2021: 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 2020 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 |
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.
Recall details for the 2020 Nissan Rogue → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
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. 122 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, 2025Brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system. 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, 2025Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system, Brakes. 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, 2024Lane departure, Electrical system. 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…
- 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.
- 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.
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 2020 Nissan Rogue?
Owners of the 2020 Rogue most often describe the front automatic emergency braking system engaging with nothing in front of the vehicle, sometimes slowing or stopping the car on its own, along with a forward collision warning light that flashes or stays on. The issues reported most often: Automatic emergency braking engages with no obstacle; Forward collision warning light flashing or staying on; Driver's seat rocks or shifts while driving.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA recorded 153 consumer complaints for the 2020 Nissan Rogue as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2020 Nissan Rogue is reported most often?
Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 56 complaints (37% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 36.
Has the 2020 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 2020 Nissan Rogue do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2020 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 2020 Nissan Rogue get?
The EPA rates the 2020 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 2020 Nissan Rogue reported?
Among the 52 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,200 miles and the middle half falls between 1,194 and 25,000 miles; 87% 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.