2013 Nissan Rogue recalls and problems

The 2013 Nissan Rogue has 1 safety recall and 610 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

610

Crashes / fires

14 / 16

Injuries / deaths

9 / 1

Recalls may cover only some 2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Nissan Rogue recalls

Recall 15V-032: Electrical System

Reported Jan 26, 2015 · 468,815 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.

Fix: 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.

2013 Nissan Rogue problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	314
Engine	104
Air Bags	90
Vehicle Speed Control	90
Electrical System	65
Unknown or Other	60
Fuel/Propulsion System	32
Structure	30
Steering	12
Seat Belts	12
Visibility/Wiper	6
Suspension	6

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 27
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 3
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit and Lines — 2
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 2
Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 1
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
Steering › Column — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 74,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Nissan Rogue complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Sep 23, 2026

My daughter was in the driverâs seat when her boyfriend got out of the front passenger seat & slammed the front passenger door setting off all side curtain airbags on the passenger side of the car. This happened on August 15, 2026. The vehicle has since been deemed totaled, by insurance & a 3rd (working with the insurance company) has taken possession of the vehicle.

Power Train · reported Jun 15, 2026

The transmission failed while I was driving on the freeway and I couldnât go more than 30 mph while traffic was going 75-80 mph. Just to reach a spot to safely stop myself and my passenger were fearing for our lives of getting struck by another vehicle. Upon researching it we found that this is typical of this make, model and year vehicle with no resolve from manufacturer. We find this completely unacceptable to have a known defect like this with safety at hand and no where to turn for help to remedy these vehicles.

Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 136,116 miles · reported Apr 24, 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the front driverâs and passengerâs 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 repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 136,116.

Electrical System · reported Mar 29, 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 insurance company declared the vehicle a total loss. There were no warning lights or other symptoms prior to this incident. Researching this failure, I discovered NHTSA Safety Recall No. 15V032000, which states that moisture and road salt may reach the driver-side wiring harness connector, causing corrosion and…

Air Bags · reported Mar 15, 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

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Nissan Rogue: 15V-032 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Nissan Rogue?

Owners report power train problems most often (314 reports), followed by engine (104). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 74,000 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.