2026 Nissan Rogue Problems

What owners report

Owners of this 2026 model year, which is still new, most often report glass breaking or cracking with no impact, mainly the rear window. Other reports describe a power liftgate that closes without a button press, sudden loss of power or stalling, and transmission hesitation or shift faults. Mileage is listed for only a few reports, and all listed figures fall between 800 and 7,332 miles.

1. 1
   Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)

   Glass breaks or cracks with no impact

   • 19 complaints (36%)
   • median 1,300 mi at 0.9 yrs old (3 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2026

   Owners describe glass breaking or cracking with no known impact, mostly the rear window or hatch glass, and some report the panoramic sunroof or the windshield. Many say it happened while the car was parked, or just after a door or hatch was opened or closed, and some describe a loud pop or explosion. According to complaints, dealers have said the glass is not covered under warranty in some cases, and some owners paid for replacement themselves or through insurance. Mileage is listed for only some of these, between 800 and 7,332 miles, and many describe breakage while the car was parked or a door or hatch was being closed or opened.

   What to check: Inspect the rear glass, hatch and sunroof for cracks or chips during a walk-around. Ask whether any glass replacement has been done and whether it was covered by warranty or insurance.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I have a 2026 Nissan Rogue. The back window spontaneously popped and shattered. I understand there is an issue with 2025 Rogue doing this. I purchased mine in October of 2025. I was in the drivers seat and had pushed the rear hatch button to open it. It went up approximately 1/2 way and there was a loud pop , to the point my neighbors came out to see what happened. I called my dealership and they had me bring it in. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11767826, filed 2026-09

   “On Friday 01/02/2026 in my driveway, when closing my driver side front door of my 2026 Nissan Rogue purchased in mid-December, I suddenly heard a loud pop followed by crashing like breaking glass sound. I look around and the back rear windshield had a huge hole in the center with glass falling into the car trunk. I contacted my dealership and there were no active recalls, but searching online did fine other drivers reporting this issue on social media. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11708672, filed 2026-01
2. 2
   Engine

   Loss of power, stalling or shutdown while driving

   • 9 complaints (17%)
   • median 6,250 mi at 1.0 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
   • filed 2025–2026

   Owners describe the engine cutting power while driving, including a sudden loss of power at highway speed, a stall after shifting into drive, and a shutdown after engine speed rose with the accelerator not pressed. In some cases the dealer diagnosed an engine failure, and the engine or long block was replaced or needed replacement. A separate report describes lost acceleration uphill and when turning onto a street. Mileage is rarely listed here, with 6,250 miles the only figure given, and some describe the loss at highway speed or while pulling away.

   What to check: Ask the dealer for the diagnostic history, including any stored codes, for any loss of power or stalling. On a test drive, check for hesitation or a stall when pulling away and when accelerating uphill.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “On 11/4/25 with only 377 miles on the odometer after backing out of my driveway I put the car into drive, nothing happened initially but then it stalled out in the road way. The vehicle displayed no warning lights and it did go into drive after that point. Vehicle has yet to be diagnosed.”

   NHTSA complaint #11697639, filed 2025-11

   “On June 19, 2026, while driving my 2026 Nissan Rogue SV at approximately highway speed, my vehicle suddenly lost power without warning. This created a serious safety hazard because I was traveling with surrounding traffic and unexpectedly lost the ability to accelerate normally. I was able to safely pull the vehicle to the side of the road, and it had to be towed to Nissan of White Plains. The dealership diagnosed the vehicle with a catastrophic engine failure and informed me that the engine requires complete replacement. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11751086, filed 2026-07
3. 3
   Electrical system

   Power liftgate closes without a button press

   • 6 complaints (11%)
   • typically at 1.0 yrs old
   • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2026

   Owners describe the powered liftgate closing on its own, with no button pressed on the key fob, inside the car or on the door. Some report that it struck a passenger and left headaches and neck pain, and others describe injuries requiring medical care and near misses. Families describe keeping someone at the rear of the car while the liftgate is used, and some say they have reported the incidents to the manufacturer and NHTSA. Mileage is not listed in these reports, and most describe the liftgate closing while people were loading or unloading near the rear of the vehicle.

   What to check: Operate the liftgate from the fob and the switches while standing at the rear, and note any closing without input. Ask the dealer whether any inspection or update has been done for unprompted closing.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I picked up my adult daughter from the LAX on August 5th at 9:00am. I was in the driver’s seat and pushed the button to open the liftgate, so she could load her luggage. As she was loading her luggage, the power liftgate closed on her - unprompted. It hit her in the back of the head. (across the back, near the base of her skull) She yelled at me for closing the trunk on her head but I did not hit any button. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11769006, filed 2026-10

   “The power liftgate in my 2026 Nissan Rogue Platinum continues to close unprompted. There have been 2 injuries (one minor and one significant). And 2 near misses. This is the 2nd near miss. On 9/15/2026, around 2pm (timestamp - according to dash cam footage) my daughter was loading a small wagon and tote in the back of the car. We were transporting belongings to her father who is in a long term care facility with dementia. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11769020, filed 2026-10
4. 4
   Transmission and drivetrain

   Transmission hesitation, jerks and gear faults

   • 7 complaints (13%)
   • median 1,587 mi at 0.9 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
   • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2026

   Owners describe the transmission jerking or clunking when shifting from reverse into drive, sometimes needing extra effort to engage. Other reports describe the vehicle failing to accelerate normally until the driver shifted between park and drive, and a CVT fault message with difficulty reaching and holding 45 mph. A separate report describes the gear selector moving out of park, with the vehicle rolling on a steep hill. The only mileage listed for this group is 1,587 miles, and the events are described during reverse-to-drive shifts, during acceleration, and with a parked vehicle on a hill.

   What to check: On a test drive, shift from reverse to drive repeatedly and check for clunking, jerking or extra effort to engage. Ask whether any transmission or CVT codes were recorded and whether a software update or repair was done.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “1 Unknown. I suspect a malfunction involving the electronic gear-selection/shift-control system or transmission control system. I personally placed the vehicle in Park while the engine was running. After I exited the vehicle and was away from it, the vehicle moved on its own. When I returned after hearing the impact, the gear selector was no longer in Park and was in another position. The vehicle and relevant electronic systems are available for inspection. 2 The vehicle was parked on a steep hill. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11757012, filed 2026-08

   “What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The transmission malfunctioned when I shifted from reverse to drive. It took extra effort to put it into drive from reverse, and when it finally shifted/clunked into place it made a loud sound, literally jerking the car. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Not, yet. I have an appt at 7:30 a.m. on 3/24 with Pinnacle Nissan repair, but they are not aware of this issue yet. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11726288, filed 2026-03
5. 5
   Engine

   Vehicle speeds up or moves without driver input

   • 5 complaints (9%)
   • median 6,250 mi at 1.0 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
   • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2026

   Owners describe sudden, violent acceleration in a parking lot where the brake pedal was not effective and the car jumped a stone barrier, and an engine speed surge to 8,000 RPM with the accelerator not pressed. Another report says adaptive cruise control sped the car up toward a higher limit it had misread from the speed-limit signs. A further report describes the car moving on its own after it was left in park on a steep hill. The only mileage listed is 6,250 miles, and the events are described while parking, on a steep hill, on a road where speed-limit signs were misread, and at undisclosed speeds.

   What to check: On a test drive, check that the car responds smoothly to the accelerator from a stop and that adaptive cruise holds the set speed without taking off on its own. Ask the dealer whether any open throttle or engine-related recalls have been completed.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The vehicle reads the speed limit signs improperly and the adaptive cruise control will speed up the vehicle to the improper speed limit. For instance it is 45 mph on SR 70 in TN and the vehicle will read the speed limit as 70 mph and take off up to 70 mph on it's own. Very dangerous. Took it to 2 dealers and they are unable to fix the problem.”

   NHTSA complaint #11732846, filed 2026-04

   “The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on several occasions, the RPM elevated to 8,000 RPM without the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact slowed down and came to a complete stop, and the vehicle shut off, and the lights were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle was restarted after several attempts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 6,250.”

   NHTSA complaint #11770238, filed 2026-10, 6,250 miles

Buying note. Because this model year is new, reports reflect early ownership and no clear long-term pattern yet. Buyers should look for glass damage, check how the power liftgate behaves, and confirm smooth transmission shifts on a test drive, and ask whether any open recalls have been completed.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 49 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.