Nissan Rogue VIN Number Check

Enter a Nissan Rogue VIN for a free NHTSA vPIC decode: build details, the generation it belongs to and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. Owner reports follow below.

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Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

Nissan Rogue

About the Nissan Rogue

Nissan has sold the Rogue in the US since the 2008 model year, and there have been three generations. Gen 1 first (2008–2013), then Gen 2 (2014–2020), and the Gen 3 took over for 2021–2026. Across those years NHTSA lists 47 vehicle recall campaigns and 7,301 owner complaints. Complaints pile up on the Gen 2. Its 2018 and 2017 model years alone account for 1,266 of them, with owners bringing up powertrain most often and the brakes after that. EPA rates the Gen 1 at 23–25 mpg combined, while the Gen 3 gets 28–33 mpg. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2008–2026

GenerationsGen 1 · Gen 2 · Gen 3

NHTSA recall campaigns47

Owner complaints7,301 at NHTSA

Nissan Rogue photographed at a US vehicle auction — Auction lot photo, for illustration

Generations

Nissan Rogue generations

Three generations since the 2008 model year. The Gen 2 (2014–2020) has the most owner complaints, the Gen 3 (2021–2026) the most recall campaigns (21).

3 / 3

Gen 3

2021–20263rd generation

Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2008201520202025

2021–2026· Generation 3 of 3

Gen 3 · 3rd generation

EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle

EPA combined mpg28–33

NHTSA recalls21

Engines (EPA)

1.5 L 3-cyl (turbo) · 2021–2026
2.5 L 4-cyl · 2021

Drive & transmission (EPA)

AWD/4WD, FWD
CVT (2021–2026)

Known issues to check

Engine and cooling (736)Powertrain (transmission, driveline) (197)Visibility (glass, wipers, mirrors) (197)6 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 1,691 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · Gen 35N1BT3BB?PC······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2023 Nissan Rogue SV, built in Smyrna, Tennessee

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Sources: Wikipedia · EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which Rogue model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 47 campaigns on file for Rogue model years 2008–2026, and the 2014 and 2021 show up in the most (10 each). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

Pick a row

What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Nissan Rogue owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Complaints peak with the 2023 (728 of 7,301). Tap any bar or generation.

7,301NHTSA complaints, 2008–2026

338mention a crash

113mention a fire

318injuries reported

Owner complaints by model yearGen 3: 1,691 complaints · most for the 2023 (728)

Top complaint areas · Gen 3

Mentions in 1,691 complaints, 2021–2026.

Engine and cooling736

Powertrain (transmission, driveline)197

Visibility (glass, wipers, mirrors)197

Fuel system185

Electrical system172

Forward collision avoidance146

Crashes 64Fires 11Injuries 42

2021–2026 (Gen 3)

NHTSA data summary

Engine and cooling owns this generation. Its 736 mentions are more than twice the next area, powertrain (197). Complaints peak with the 2023 (728 of 1,691).

What Rogue owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2021–present (3rd generation)

Engine failure is the main worry on the 2023 with the 1.5-liter three-cylinder VC-Turbo. NHTSA owners describe a burning smell, white smoke, rough running and engines that quit while driving. A 2026 recall covers 2023–2025 Rogues with this engine because heat can break down the oil and damage the bearings, and a 2025 recall covers bearing defects on 2021–2024 VC-Turbo engines. CarComplaints has a modest number of reports for 2021, led by weak cooling on the driver side, automatic braking faults and water stains inside. [1] [2]

2014–2020 (2nd generation)

Brakes are the largest NHTSA complaint category for the 2018, and many of those reports describe automatic emergency braking engaging with nothing ahead, sometimes at highway speed. Owners also report the backup camera image cutting out. CarComplaints ranks air conditioning and heater trouble first for 2015, followed by CVT failures. A recall covers 2014–2020 Rogues with a jackknife key that can fold while driving and turn off the engine. [3] [4]

2008–2013 (1st generation)

The CVT dominates owner complaints on this generation. For the 2013, power train is the largest NHTSA category, with reports of transmission failure, loss of power and overheating, and CarComplaints ranks loss of acceleration and transmission failure as the top 2013 problems. A recall covers 2008–2013 Rogues where snow, water and road salt could seep under the driver side carpet into a wiring connector and cause a short circuit and fire risk. [5] [6]

What to check before buying

Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, and on 2021–2025 models with the VC-Turbo engine confirm the engine bearing recalls are done.
Ask for oil change records and any CVT fluid service or transmission replacement.
On 2014–2020 models, check that the key does not fold easily.
On the drive, watch for a burning smell or smoke, feel for slipping or shuddering under acceleration and note any automatic braking with no obstacle.

Sources (6) and method

Sources:

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.

Owner opinions · Reddit

What Nissan Rogue owners say on Reddit

Summarized from public threads

SummaryPros & consThreads

Owners of 2021 and newer Rogues on Reddit mostly report a calm ownership experience, with many describing tens of thousands of miles and long road trips with only routine service, and some praising comfort and fuel economy. The CVT is still the main worry, though owners say the newer chain-type unit avoids much of the trouble that hit older Rogues, which some owners say failed near 100,000 miles. Nearly everyone repeats the same advice to change the CVT fluid regularly. A 2025 owner reported intermittent reduced-power CVT warnings after recent recall work, and a few others mention minor electrical glitches and engine mount wear.

Pros

Many 2021 and newer owners report high mileage with only routine maintenance
Comfortable on long trips, with good highway fuel economy
Newer CVT seen as an improvement over the older units

Cons

Lingering CVT doubts, with older Rogues failing near 100,000 miles
Regular CVT fluid service considered essential
Some electrical glitches and a reduced-power CVT warning after recall work on a 2025

For those that have newer Rogues (2021-2024) r/NissanRogue · 2025-11-24
I have a 2025 Nissan rogue how reliable are the transmissions? r/NissanRogue · 2025-04-30
ust Bought a 2025 Rogue SL, Love It, but Now Concerned About Reliability r/NissanRogue · 2025-02-02
2025 Rogue CVT Warning r/NissanRogue · 2026-05-01

Opinions of individual owners, summarized in our own words. Not verified data; check recalls and complaints above.

Owner complaints · by model year

Rogue complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Hybrid Rogue versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

7,301complaints, 2008–2026

338mention a crash

113mention a fire

318injuries reported

3complaints report a death

Most complaints: 2023 (728), 2018 (668), 2013 (610)

2023 · 728 complaints

Crashes 23 · fires 3 · injuries 16

Engine286

Unknown or other149

Engine and engine cooling123

Fuel/propulsion system97

Power train78

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

Rogue CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 72 Rogue versions for model years 2008–2026 (gas and hybrid). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 261 g/mi, for the 2019 hybrid. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

Gen 12008–2013

23–25 mpg · CO₂ 355–386 g/mi

Gen 22014–2020

24–34 mpg · CO₂ 261–378 g/mi

Gen 32021–2026

28–33 mpg · CO₂ 269–318 g/mi

Model year2025

33combined MPG

269CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)

$2,050EPA yearly fuel cost

5/10Smog rating

1 = worst · 10 = cleanest

6/10Greenhouse gas rating

California LEV-III ULEV50 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 50Emission standard

Cleanest gas version of 2025: FWD · Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo — 33 MPG · 269 g/mi

Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year

GasHybrid

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Greenhouse-gas ratings start with the 2013 model year. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

Rogue vs Toyota RAV4 vs Honda CR-V

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2008–2013. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Rogue, against 23 for the Toyota RAV4 and 19 for the Honda CR-V. Pick a range to compare.

Nissan RogueGen 3

Model years 2021–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 21
NHTSA owner complaints: 1,691
EPA combined mpg: 28–33
Engines (EPA): 3-cyl 1.5 L · 4-cyl 2.5 L
Also listed: turbo
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, FWD
NHTSA crash rating: 5★ overall (2025)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Engine and cooling 736
Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 197
Visibility (glass, wipers, mirrors) 197

Toyota RAV4

Model years 2021–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 14
NHTSA owner complaints: 1,251
EPA combined mpg: 28–43
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 2.5 L
Also listed: hybrid, plug-in hybrid
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, FWD
NHTSA crash rating: 5★ overall (2025)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Electrical system 284
Air bags 185
Engine and cooling 155

Honda CR-V

Model years 2021–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 16
NHTSA owner complaints: 2,309
EPA combined mpg: 28–40
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 1.5, 2.0 L · Electric
Also listed: turbo, hybrid
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, FWD
NHTSA crash rating: 5★ overall (2025)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Steering 882
Forward collision avoidance 427
Electrical system 218

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Nissan Rogue VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a Rogue

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Black Nissan Rogue (third generation) SUV, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The Rogue's primary VIN plate is at the base of the driver's side windshield. A B-pillar label and a cargo area sticker supplement the door jamb sticker. The Gen 3 generation starts with the 2021 model year; the VIN’s 10th character (M for 2021) shows which side of that line a car falls on.

Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge

The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.

FAQ

Common Nissan Rogue VIN questions

Which Nissan Rogue model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2023 leads with 728, ahead of the 2018 (668) and 2013 (610). Those first two alone make up 19% of the 7,301 Rogue complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Nissan Rogue had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 47 vehicle campaigns for model years 2008–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns. By generation, Gen 3 leads with 21. Then come the Gen 2 (20) and Gen 1 (7), and a campaign can span two generations.

Which Nissan Rogue recalls are high risk?

24V-154 covers an air bag inflator module and how it deploys. NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 10V-401, 15V-032, 22V-024, 22V-875, 21V-068, 25V-437, 22V-259, 22V-660 and 1 more. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

Which Rogue generation am I looking at?

By US model year, the Gen 1 is 2008–2013 and the Gen 2 2014–2020. Gen 3 spans 2021–2026. Read the year off the VIN’s 10th character (M is 2021).

What fuel economy does the Nissan Rogue get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2021–2026 Gen 3 at 28–33 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive, up from 23–25 mpg for the 2008–2013 Gen 1 (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Nissan Rogue compare with the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V on recalls?

For 2021–2026 models the Rogue has 21 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Toyota RAV4 has 14, the Honda CR-V 16. Complaints run 1,691, 1,251 and 2,309 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

What crash rating does the Nissan Rogue have?

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Rogue 5 stars overall. Both rated versions, FWD and AWD, get that score.

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