2020 Nissan Rogue Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 21%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the electrical system of the 2020 Nissan Rogue, 21% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“Driving down ohio pike after a short stop, car felt like it was driving in a low gear or not shifting and the manual option was not engaged. Traveling approximately 35-45 MPH for about a mile or so when all of a sudden the steering wheel jerked to the left and car decelerated into oncoming traffic turn lane. Thankfully no one was in turn lane. I put car in park, collected my thoughts, daughter reached over and put hazards on. There were no warning lights on the dashboard and the weather was cloudy but dry conditions. …”
NHTSA complaint #11383221, filed 2020-12, 2,250 miles“The car door lock actuator failed prematurely. Part should last 10 to 20 years. It's not locking the door or if it is locked it won't let you in or out. Big issue regarding safety. I know past models had a recall. Unfortunately haven't heard anything on it for my model year. Getting repair done for my own safety out of pocket.”
NHTSA complaint #11690900, filed 2025-10“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“While trying to get into my vehicle my door wouldn't open. I had to open it manually with my key. Once inside, I noticed the door locks Also wouldn't lock or unlock my driver's side door. After searching into this, I fear if I dont manually lock it while in use (driving) my car door can fly open.”
NHTSA complaint #11763170, filed 2026-09Related recalls
- 23V093000Feb 16, 2023Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The…Covers: Nissan Rogue 2014–2020, Rogue Sport 2017–2022
Related service bulletins
- 11031699Mar 30, 2026TELEMATICS 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…
- 11014472Feb 20, 2025AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking…
- 11014471Feb 20, 2025INTELLIGENT 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…
- 11009069Oct 4, 2024LANE 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…
- 11004962May 21, 2024VEHICLE 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…
- 11004961May 21, 2024CAN 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, 2024CAN 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.
- 11004969May 11, 2024DTC C1A17-49 OR C2580-49 STORED IN LASER/RADAR This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001208Apr 13, 2024AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10251535Feb 22, 2024SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active. To access infotainment software updates via the Infotainment Software Update Utility: Select SPECIALTY…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 19% |
| 2025 | 8 | 4% |
| 2024 | 24 | 11% |
| 2023 | 58 | 8% |
| 2022 | 22 | 8% |
| 2021 | 62 | 21% |
| 2020 | 32 | 21% |
| 2019 | 62 | 18% |
| 2018 | 94 | 14% |
| 2017 | 74 | 12% |
| 2016 | 125 | 23% |
| 2015 | 82 | 15% |
| 2014 | 68 | 15% |
| 2013 | 65 | 11% |
| 2012 | 43 | 13% |
| 2011 | 53 | 15% |
| 2010 | 32 | 11% |
| 2009 | 26 | 8% |
| 2008 | 45 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2020 Nissan Rogue
56 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Nissan Rogue
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.
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