Nissan · Rogue · 2013
2013 Nissan Rogue
1
Recall
605
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2013 Nissan Rogue has 1 recall and 605 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: power train (226 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2013 Nissan Rogue page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is power train with 226 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to see whether the 2013 Nissan Rogue reports cluster around one repeated symptom or spread across multiple systems.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2013 Nissan Rogue currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 605 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are power train (226), air bags (59), unknown or other (31).
- Vehicle
- 2013 Nissan Rogue
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 605
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
19.8% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 15V032000January 26, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
605 totalAIR BAGS,ENGINE
CRASHMar 14, 2026
I have already reported a crash due to sudden loos of power and submitted everything except the info that the air bags did not deploy and they should definitely
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FIREFeb 27, 2026
I am writing to formally notify NHTSA of a serious safety incident involving my 2013 Nissan Rogue. My vehicle experienced an electrical fire while parked in my driveway following heavy snowstorms and road salt exposure. The vehicle was stationary at the time of the incident. My i...
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AIR BAGS,ENGINE
CRASHFeb 14, 2026
My 2013 nissan rouge looses power and makes a jarring noise immediately after stopping at every stop when I accelerate it suddenly losses almost all power its already caused a crash I got hit right after take off because its immediate deceleration
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 30, 2026
The transmission blew in 2023. I purchased the vehicle from Fox Ford (first mistake) and they sent me to the local Nissan dealer to fix it. It was covered under dealer warranty at the time. Fast forward to 1/30/26. My car is fully paid off and I’m driving home from work with my d...
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STRUCTURE
Jan 2, 2026
BOTH front door actuators have failed. Can NOT open the front passenger side door at ALL and the front driver side door will ONLY OPEN from the INSIDE. My passenger had to exit the vehicle through the front passenger side window when the door malfunctioned in January. Then about...
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AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
CRASHFIREOct 21, 2025
I was in a head on collision going 55-60mph with no airbags deployed. Car started a dripping fire. I have seatbelt lacerations starting from collarbone/neck area cross my chest, breast and right side ribs including deep bruising on lower abdomen and pelvic area. Police would not ...
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POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Oct 16, 2025
No warning light. Going down the freeway at About 70-80 mph then the accelerator stops working. It goes down to about 44 mph with my foot floored in gas pad. I have to get off the road and then let her set to cool . This went on over and over on a recent 15 hour trip I had the...
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Sep 24, 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the front driver’s and passenger’s side doors intermittently failed to open, causing the driver to climb over the rear seats to exit or enter the vehicle through the rear doors. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaire...
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POWER TRAIN
Aug 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated. No warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic and dealer were contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnos...
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POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 9, 2025
I was driving down interstate 40 at 75 miles an hour and my car just quit in traffic. Luckily I was able to pull over to the side of the road and set for about 10 minutes and my car started back up and I made it about 30 more miles and it quit again and I waited 10 minutes and it...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have?
The 2013 Nissan Rogue has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2013 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA has received 605 owner-reported complaints for the 2013 Nissan Rogue.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2013 Nissan Rogue?
The 2013 Nissan Rogue received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Rogue?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2013 Nissan Rogue are power train (226 reports), air bags (59 reports), unknown or other (31 reports).
Does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2013 Nissan Rogue. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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