2013 Nissan ROGUE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
609 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
74,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 438 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 308 of 609 complaints (50.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 280 | 46.0% |
| Engine operation | 48 | 7.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 41 | 6.7% |
| Braking behavior | 24 | 3.9% |
| Steering behavior | 16 | 2.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 0.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 308 |
| Engine | 104 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 89 |
| Air Bags | 87 |
| Electrical System | 62 |
| Unknown Or Other | 60 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 32 |
| Structure:Body | 27 |
Power Train: 308; Engine: 104; Vehicle Speed Control: 89; Air Bags: 87; Electrical System: 62; Unknown Or Other: 60; Fuel/Propulsion System: 32; Structure:Body: 27
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 56 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 54 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 110 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 112 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 98 |
| 150,000 and above | 8 |
Under 25,000: 56; 25,000 to 49,999: 54; 50,000 to 74,999: 110; 75,000 to 99,999: 112; 100,000 to 149,999: 98; 150,000 and above: 8
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (112). 171 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 64 |
| 2018 | 96 |
| 2019 | 98 |
| 2020 | 63 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 11 |
2013: 12; 2014: 24; 2015: 27; 2016: 52; 2017: 64; 2018: 96; 2019: 98; 2020: 63; 2021: 54; 2022: 48; 2023: 28; 2024: 20; 2025: 12; 2026: 11
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 280 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 48 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 41 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10513260 · 2013-05-23 (May 23, 2013)
DRIVING ON HWY, WENT TO MAKE LEFT AT LIGHT, THE WHEELS LOCKED AND THE CAR SLID INTO A GUARDRAIL DAMAGING THE ENTIRE FRONT OF VEHICLE. I WANT TO KNOW IF THERE IS SOME SORT OF FACTORY DEFECT WITH THE BRAKING OR STEERING SYSTEM AND IF SO WHAT IS MY RECOURSE TO HAVE THIS CAR EXCHANGED OR REPAIRED. I'VE HAD IT FOR 3 MONTHS - DON'T BELIEVE ANYTHING SHOULD BE LOCKING ON IT. THIS IS DANGEROUS FOR ME AND ANY PASSENGERS I MAY HAVE. I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS BRAND NEW NOW DAMAGED CAR OF MINE. THANK YOU. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10513260 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10520428 · 2013-06-18 (June 18, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADREST FOR THE REAR SEATS OBSCURE THE REAR WINDOWS VISIBILITY AND IT COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 40 miles reported. Look up ODI 10520428 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10521000 · 2013-06-21 (June 21, 2013)
WHILE I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE SHOP FOR AN AIRBAG ISSUE I AM HAVING. THE LOANER CAR WHICH IS THE 2013 NISSAN ROGUE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING WITH AN ADULT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SWITCH TURNS OFF. I HAVE VIDEO EVIDENCE OF THIS FOR THIS VEHICLE. 2 VIDEOS OF 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. AND 4 VIDEOS OF MY 2013 ALTIMAS DOING THE SAME THING. EVEN WITH ME SITTING IN THE SEAT AT 180LBS THE LIGHT SWITCH WOULD TURN OFF. THIS IS A VERY BIG SAFETY ISSUE AND NISSAN NEEDS TO HAVE IT FIXED! *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 240 miles reported. Look up ODI 10521000 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10522910 · 2013-07-02 (July 2, 2013)
WELL MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS TO MY PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR FOR THE 5TH TIME AND AGAIN THE LOANER THEY GAVE ME (A DIFFERENT FROM THE FIRST ROGUE THAT HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM) HAS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF SWITCH ON WHILE AN ADULT IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. I HAVE A VIDEO OF THIS VEHICLE, 2 VIDEOS OF THE FIRST ROGUE THAT WAS GIVEN TO ME, AND HAVE 3 VIDEOS OF MY ALTIMA STILL DOING IT. I JUST RECEIVED A PHONE CALL THAT MY CAR WAS STAYING LONGER THAN EXPECTED BECAUSE THEY REPLACED THE SENSORS BUT NOW CAN NOT GET THEM TO SET OR RESET. NISSAN HAS…
Owner-reported narrative. 900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10522910 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10526258 · 2013-07-22 (July 22, 2013)
WE WERE ON OUR WAY ON VACATION.. WHEN APPROACHED A STREAM OF CARS STOPPED IN THE ROAD WAITING TO TURN OFF.. AS MY HUSBAND (& I) APPROACHED MY HUSBAND LAID ON THE BRAKES BUT WE DID NOT STOP!! WE REAR ENDED THE PERSON IN FRONT OF US, TOTALING OUR CAR!! THE ABS BRAKES DID NOT PULSE WHEN PRESSED OR LOCK DOWN.. ALTHOUGH WE SLOWED DOWN SOME BUT WE DID NOT STOP! THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED & I IN THE PASSENGER, HAD RECEIVE SCRATCHES, BRUISES (ON RIGHT ARM & BOTH HIPS) & HAVE HAD PAIN/STIFFNESS IN MY RIGHT HIP.. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 450 miles reported. Look up ODI 10526258 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10532674 · 2013-07-30 (July 30, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CVT TRANSMISSION CAUSED THE VIBRATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ROCK WHEN DRIVING 4-6 MPH AND THEN EVEN OUT UNTIL THE VEHICLE REACHED 40 MPH AND BEGAN SHAKING ERRATICALLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL WHEN DRIVING 80 MPH AND ABOVE. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MIL…
Owner-reported narrative. 5 miles reported. Look up ODI 10532674 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10538375 · 2013-09-02 (September 2, 2013)
I PURCHASED A NEW 2013 NISSAN ROGUE IN APRIL OF 2013. WE ASSUMED THAT THE ROGUE WOULD HAVE THE SAME 2.5 LITER ENGINE AS THE 2009 ALTIMA WE OWN AND LIKE. AS SOON AS WE DROVE ROGUE ON OUR FIRST TRIP INTO THE MOUNTAINS OF NC WE DISCOVERED A PROBLEM. WHEN DRIVING UP A GENTLE SLOPE THE RPM WILL GO FROM 2000 TO 3000 WITHOUT ANY APPRECIATIVE INCREASE IN SPEED, WHEN MORE SPEED IS REQUIRED TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC OR TO PASS, AND THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED TO 5000RPM NO INCREASE IN SPEED IS AVAILABLE. I FEEL EXACTLY LIKE SOMETHING IS SLIPPING. IT IS VE…
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10538375 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10542071 · 2013-09-05 (September 5, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1500.
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10542071 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
15V032000 · Electrical System
Reported: 2015-01-26 (January 26, 2015)
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 vehicles may experience an electrical short in the harness connector due to a mixture of snow/water and salt seeping through the carpet on the driver side floor near the harness connector.
Consequence: An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the kick panel wiring harness connector and will if necessary install a new harness connector and waterproof seal, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign record ↗