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Nissan Rogue
MotorTrend rates the 2026 Nissan Rogue 9.4/10, ranking it #2 in Best Compact SUVs, saying the popular Rogue is the backbone of Nissan's lineup and has never been better since its 2024 refresh, with a plucky, responsive, and efficient turbocharged three-cylinder engine, compliant suspension tuning, and a spacious cabin, though road and tire noise become an issue at freeway speeds and it still lacks a proper hybrid, rivaling the Mazda CX-50, Kia Sportage, and Honda CR-V. Car and Driver says Nissan needed a hybrid version of the Rogue yesterday, so it turned to partner Mitsubishi to quickly create a Nissan version of the existing Outlander PHEV, making the 2026 Rogue Plug-In Hybrid a veritable twin of the Outlander PHEV with Rogue badges and a stopgap Nissan itself prefers to call a 'bridge' until a next-generation 2027 Rogue arrives with Nissan's own hybrid system.
#2 in compact SUVs, but no hybrid yet
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) rates the 2026 Nissan Rogue 9.4/10, ranking it #2 in Best Compact SUVs, saying the popular Rogue is the backbone of Nissan's lineup and has never been better since its 2024 refresh, with a plucky, responsive, and efficient turbocharged three-cylinder engine, compliant suspension tuning, and a spacious cabin, though road and tire noise become an issue at freeway speeds and it still lacks a proper hybrid, rivaling the Mazda CX-50, Kia Sportage, and Honda CR-V.
The plug-in hybrid is a rebadged Outlander
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says Nissan needed a hybrid version of the Rogue yesterday, so it turned to partner Mitsubishi to quickly create a Nissan version of the existing Outlander PHEV, making the 2026 Rogue Plug-In Hybrid a veritable twin of the Outlander PHEV with Rogue badges.
A stopgap 'bridge' until 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid is a stopgap Nissan itself prefers to call a 'bridge' until a next-generation 2027 Rogue arrives with Nissan's own hybrid system.
Questions buyers ask
Is the Nissan Rogue plug-in hybrid actually a Nissan hybrid system?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says no, it's a rebadged Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, a stopgap until 2027.
How does the Nissan Rogue rank among compact SUVs?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) ranks it #2, rating it 9.4/10.
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The 2025 Nissan Rogue is built around 1.5L variable-compression turbo three-cylinder, rated at 201 horsepower across its compact SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2025 U.S. lineup has 5 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe most the 2025 Nissan Rogue is published to tow is 1,500 lb.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 180 owner complaints for the 2025 Rogue.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2025 Nissan Rogue
The 2025 Rogue uses a 201-horsepower turbocharged three-cylinder and CVT. Front-wheel drive is standard on most trims, with all-wheel drive available; Rock Creek is positioned as the rugged branch.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed Nissan Rogue model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Rogue | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Nissan Rogue | 1 | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Nissan Rogue.
The Nissan Rogue is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan. It made its debut in October 2007 for the 2008 model year. Beginning in 2013 for the 2014 model year, the model has been merged with the X-Trail sold outside the North American market, making them identical.
- Safety
- Safety features in the Rogue include front airbags, side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags with rollover sensors, tire-pressure monitor, ABS with brake-assist and electronic brake-force distribution, traction control, and anti-skid control.
Source: Nissan Rogue (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Nissan Rogue at a glance
- Production
- 2007–present
- Model years
- 2008–present
- Class
- Compact crossover SUV
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
- Layout
- Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive
- Predecessor
- Nissan Mistral, Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Xterra
- Also called
- Nissan X-Trail (2013–present) , Mitsubishi Outlander (2026, Rogue PHEV only)
Nissan Rogue generations
The Nissan Rogue has been redesigned in 2014, 2021, 2027, gaps of 6, 7, 6 years, an average of 6.3 years between generations. The current generation (fourth generation, T34) began in 2027.
| Generation | Code | Began | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | S35 | 2008–2014 | The first-generation Rogue made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on 7 January 2007. |
| Second generation | T32 | 2014–2021 | The second generation Rogue is a version of the Nissan X-Trail and inspired by the Hi-Cross Concept to adapt to the US and Canada markets. |
| Third generation | T33 | 2021–2027 | The third generation Rogue was revealed in North America on 15 June 2020. |
| Fourth generation | T34 | 2027–present | The fourth-generation Rogue was unveiled alongside the next-generation Juke on April 13, 2026 for the 2027 model year. |
NHTSA rated the 2025 Nissan Rogue overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 4 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.
Recent recalls (6 campaigns across the latest model years)
- June 2026, Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl). Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The instrument panel may not display the transmission gear selection indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift… Consequence: A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- February 2026, Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. Increased temperatures can break down the engine oil, which may cause the engine bearings to seize and become damaged, leading to engine… Consequence: Engine failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to…
- February 2026, Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The gears in the electronic throttle body assembly may break. Consequence: Broken throttle body gears can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners filed 182 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Nissan Rogue, most often about unknown or other (75), visibility/wiper (48), visibility (31).
Year by year
The Nissan Rogue across 12 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Rogue | 29–32 | $2,050–$2,250 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2025 Nissan Rogue | 29–33 | $1,900–$2,150 | 5 | 3 | 176 | 5 stars |
| 2024 Nissan Rogue | 31–33 | $1,900–$2,000 | 4 | 4 | 190 | 5 stars |
| 2023 Nissan Rogue | 31–33 | $1,900–$2,000 | 8 | 6 | 698 | 5 stars |
| 2022 Nissan Rogue | 31–33 | $1,900–$2,000 | 4 | 6 | 255 | 5 stars |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue | 28–33 | $1,900–$2,250 | 8 | 10 | 285 | 4 stars |
| 2020 Nissan Rogue | 27–29 | $2,150–$2,300 | 2 | 1 | 149 | 4 stars |
| 2019 Nissan Rogue | 27–34 | $1,850–$2,300 | 4 | 3 | 332 | 4 stars |
| 2018 Nissan Rogue | 27–34 | $1,850–$2,300 | 6 | 3 | 609 | 4 stars |
| 2017 Nissan Rogue | 27–34 | $1,850–$2,300 | 6 | 5 | 596 | 4 stars |
| 2016 Nissan Rogue | 27–28 | $2,250–$2,300 | 2 | 7 | 538 | 4 stars |
| 2015 Nissan Rogue | 24–28 | $2,250–$2,600 | 4 | 9 | 551 | 4 stars |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Nissan Rogue, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 5 to 3 | 31.0 to 30.5 | Labels: Rogue AWD SL/Platinum, Rogue FWD SL/Platinum | |
| 2024 to 2025 | 4 to 5 | 32.0 to 31.0 | Labels: Rogue AWD Rock Creek | |
| 2023 to 2024 | 8 to 4 | Engines: 1.5L 3-cyl SIDI; Stop-Start | ||
| 2022 to 2023 | 4 to 8 | Engines: 1.5L 3-cyl SIDI; Stop-Start | ||
| 2021 to 2022 | 8 to 4 | 30.5 to 32.0 | Labels: Rogue AWD SV/SL/Platinum, Rogue FWD SV/SL/Platinum; Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl SIDI | |
| 2020 to 2021 | 2 to 8 | 28.0 to 30.5 | Labels: Rogue AWD SV/SL/Platinum, Rogue AWD SL/Platinum, Rogue FWD SV/SL/Platinum, Rogue FWD SL/Platinum; Engines: 1.5L 3-cyl SIDI, 2.5L 4-cyl SIDI; Transmissions: Automatic (AV-S8) | Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl; Transmissions: Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| 2019 to 2020 | 4 to 2 | 30.5 to 28.0 | Labels: Rogue Hybrid AWD, Rogue Hybrid FWD; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Hybrid; Transmissions: Automatic (AV-S7) | |
| 2018 to 2019 | 6 to 4 | Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Hybrid | Labels: Rogue Sport AWD, Rogue Sport FWD; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Size classes: Small Station Wagons | |
| 2016 to 2017 | 2 to 6 | 27.5 to 30.5 | Labels: Rogue Hybrid AWD, Rogue Hybrid FWD, Rogue Sport AWD, Rogue Sport FWD; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Transmissions: Automatic (AV-S7); Size classes: Small Station Wagons | |
| 2015 to 2016 | 4 to 2 | 26.0 to 27.5 | Labels: Rogue Select AWD, Rogue Select FWD |
Buying used
What the Nissan Rogue recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | tires (temporary/emergency spare tire); power train (automatic transmission) | None |
| 2025 | 3 | back over prevention; engine and engine cooling; fuel system, gasoline (fuel injection system) | 1 fixable over the air |
| 2024 | 4 | back over prevention; engine and engine cooling; fuel system, gasoline (fuel injection system) | 1 fixable over the air |
| 2023 | 6 | seats (critical fasteners); seat belts (critical fasteners); air bags (frontal); 2 more | None |
| 2022 | 6 | fuel system, gasoline (storage); back over prevention (sensing system); seat belts (rear/other); 2 more | 2 fixable over the air |
| 2021 | 10 | fuel system, gasoline (delivery); wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs); service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components); 5 more | 2 fixable over the air |
| 2020 | 1 | electrical system (ignition) | None |
| 2019 | 3 | back over prevention (sensing system); engine and engine cooling; electrical system (ignition) | None |
| 2018 | 3 | back over prevention (sensing system); engine and engine cooling; electrical system (ignition) | None |
| 2017 | 5 | air bags (sensor); seats; engine and engine cooling; 2 more | None |
| 2016 | 7 | structure (body); air bags (sensor); seats; 2 more | None |
| 2015 | 9 | service brakes; equipment (other); latches/locks/linkages; 5 more | None |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| unknown or other | 968 | 22% | 2023 (148) |
| engine | 793 | 18% | 2023 (276) |
| power train | 674 | 15% | 2016 (176) |
| electrical system | 615 | 14% | 2016 (125) |
| service brakes | 521 | 12% | 2018 (253) |
| forward collision avoidance | 492 | 11% | 2018 (161) |
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Nissan Rogue trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S (2026.5) | AWD | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (Turbo) | 201 | 225 | 3,607 | 1,500 | 31 | – |
| S | AWD | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (Turbo) | 201 | 225 | 3,607 | 1,500 | 31 | $30,635 |
| SV (2026.5) | AWD | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (Turbo) | 201 | 225 | 3,657 | 1,500 | 31 | – |
| SV | AWD | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (Turbo) | 201 | 225 | 3,657 | 1,500 | 31 | $31,635 |
| Dark Armor (2026.5) | AWD | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (Turbo) | 201 | 225 | 3,716 | 1,500 | 31 | – |
| Rock Creek (2026.5) | AWD | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (Turbo) | 201 | 225 | 3,713 | 1,500 | 29 | – |
| Rock Creek | AWD | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (Turbo) | 201 | 225 | 3,713 | 1,500 | 29 | $35,535 |
| SL | AWD | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (Turbo) | 201 | 225 | 3,694 | 1,500 | 31 | $37,135 |
| Platinum (2026.5) | AWD | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (Turbo) | 201 | 225 | 3,737 | 1,500 | 31 | – |
| Platinum | AWD | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (Turbo) | 201 | 225 | 3,737 | 1,500 | 31 | $40,535 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Nissan Rogue model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (Turbo) | 201 | 3,607–3,737 | 1,500 | 14.5 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (Turbo) | 201 | 3,607–3,737 | 1,500 | 14.5 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (Turbo) | 201 | 3,569–3,739 | 1,500 | 14.5 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (Turbo) | 201 | 3,580–3,713 | 1,500 | 14.5 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (Turbo) | 201 | 3,452–3,587 | 1,500 | 14.5 |
| 2021 | 4 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | 181 | 3,494–3,633 | 1,350 | 14.5 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | 170 | 3,590–3,670 | 1,000 | 14.5 |
| 2019 | 5 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 141–170 | 3,583–3,798 | 1,000 | 14.5 |
| 2018 | 5 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 170–176 | 3,454–3,659 | 1,000 | 14.5 |
| 2017 | 10 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 170–176 | 3,424–3,814 | 1,000 | 14.5 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | 170 | 3,408–3,618 | 1,000 | 14.5 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | 170 | 3,393–3,605 | 1,000 | 14.5 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Nissan Rogue.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0W-20 (5 qt) | DOT 3 | 80 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2025 | – | DOT 3 | 80 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2024 | – | DOT 3 | 80 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2023 | – | DOT 3 | 83 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2022 | – | DOT 3 | 83 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2021 | – | DOT 3 | 83 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2020 | – | – | – | R-134a | – |
| 2019 | – | – | – | R-134a | – |
| 2018 | – | – | – | R-134a | – |
| 2017 | – | – | – | R-134a | – |
| 2016 | 0W-20 | – | – | R-134a | – |
| 2015 | 0W-20 | – | – | R-134a | – |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Nissan Rogue: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
Fewer recalls than this model’s own average
- 2020 Nissan Rogue : 1 recall on file (average across published years is 4.9).
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2021 Nissan Rogue : 10 recalls on file, most commonly affecting fuel system and brakes.
- 2015 Nissan Rogue : 9 recalls on file, most commonly affecting airbags and electrical system.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | not available | tires, powertrain |
| 2025 | 3 | 176 | backup camera, engine cooling, fuel system |
| 2024 | 4 | 190 | engine cooling, backup camera, fuel system |
| 2023 | 6 | 698 | seat belts, engine cooling, seats, airbags |
| 2022 | 6 | 255 | fuel system, backup camera, seat belts, engine cooling |
| 2021 | 10 | 285 | fuel system, brakes, backup camera, wheels |
| 2020 | 1 | 149 | electrical system |
| 2019 | 3 | 332 | backup camera, engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2018 | 3 | 609 | backup camera, engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2017 | 5 | 596 | electrical system, seats, airbags, engine cooling |
| 2016 | 7 | 538 | seats, airbags, electrical system, structure |
| 2015 | 9 | 551 | airbags, electrical system, door latches, structure |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Nissan Rogue model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Nissan Rogue?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2020 carried fewer recalls than this model's own average, while 2021, 2015 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Nissan Rogue model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2021 Nissan Rogue has 10 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting fuel system, brakes, backup camera; The 2015 Nissan Rogue has 9 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting airbags, electrical system, door latches. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03Which Nissan Rogue model years have the cleanest federal recall record?
The 2020 Nissan Rogue has 1 recall on file: below this model's own average of 4.9. A shorter list on file as of this page's data pull is not a guarantee against a future recall.
Q04What are common recall-related problems on the Nissan Rogue by model year?
2026: tires, powertrain. 2025: backup camera, engine cooling, fuel system. 2024: engine cooling, backup camera, fuel system. 2023: seat belts, engine cooling, seats, airbags. 2022: fuel system, backup camera, seat belts, engine cooling. 2021: fuel system, brakes, backup camera, wheels.
Q05Why do some Nissan Rogue model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Nissan Rogue model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Buying, records and recalls, Climate and electrical, Engine and cooling, Brakes, tires and steering, Transmission and drivetrain.
2021 Nissan Rogue owners specifically: see Engine and cooling and Brakes, tires and steering and Climate and electrical.
2015 Nissan Rogue owners specifically: see Buying, records and recalls and Climate and electrical.
Trim ladder
1 Nissan Rogue trim, each with its own page.
Compared with
Models this Nissan Rogue is most often compared with.
Nearest Nissan models
Other Nissan models.
Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2025 Rogue come in?
The 2025 Nissan Rogue (compact SUV) comes in 5 trims: S, SV, Rock Creek, SL, Platinum.
Q02What are the 2025 Rogue trims?
The 2025 Nissan Rogue trims are S, SV, Rock Creek, SL, Platinum, listed from the entry S up to the top Platinum.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2025 Rogue use?
The 2025 Nissan Rogue is built around 1.5L variable-compression turbo three-cylinder, rated at 201 horsepower across its compact SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2025 Rogue have?
The 2025 Nissan Rogue is rated at 201 horsepower (1.5L variable-compression turbo three-cylinder).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2025 Rogue?
The 2025 Nissan Rogue is offered with FWD / AWD.