2015 Nissan Rogue: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 Nissan Rogue: 9 recalls, 553 owner complaints and up to 28 mpg combined.
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Recalls
9 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Brakes Vehicle recall #15V012000 · 2015 · 893 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Nissan pathfinder and Infiniti qx60 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to November 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Nissan rogue vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to November 15, 2014. During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners May not have been properly torqued.
Why it matters: The under-torqued fasteners May result in a brake caliper separating from the wheel assembly causing a reduction in braking performance or reduced steering control. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten any loose bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015.
Equipment Vehicle recall #15V368000 · 2015 · 110 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 rogue select vehicles manufactured November 17, 2014, to December 12, 2014 and equipped with seventeen-inch wheels. The affected vehicles have incorrect tire size information on the tire labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) no. 110, "tire selection and rims and…
Why it matters: The labels list the incorrect tire size. Installing tires of the incorrect size May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and will send them new labels with the corrected information, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2015.
Latches & locks Vehicle recall #15V453000 · 2015 · 6,595 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan sentra and versa note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors May not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Why it matters: A door that does not fully latch May result in the door opening while the car is moving. The distraction May increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant May fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #15V775000 · 2015 · 33,880 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 rogue vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to May 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem with the shift selector knob, it May be possible to shift out of the "park" position without depressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "theft…
Why it matters: If the shift selector can be moved out of the "park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle May unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the shift selector knob, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #16V219000 · 2016 · 108,503 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Nissan rogue vehicles manufactured July 31, 2013, to January 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear lift gate support stays May corrode due to insufficient anti-corrosion treatment.
Why it matters: Corrosion of one or both of the rear lift gate support stays could cause a sudden release of pressure. If this occurs, the support stays May break off, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear tailgate stays, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V244000 · 2016 · 3,296,947 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan altima, nv200, leaf, sentra, and pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan nv200 taxi, Infiniti qx60, qx60 hybrid, and q50 hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan rogue and Infiniti q50, 2015-2016 Nissan murano, murano hybrid, and Chevrolet city express, 2014-2015 Nissan pathfinder hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti jx35 vehicles. In these…
Why it matters: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet city express owners will be notified by general motors. Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit (acu) and ocs electronic control unit (ECU) in altima, maxima, murano, rogue, and sentra vehicles, and replace the ocs ECU in leaf, nv200, nv200 taxi,…
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V911000 · 2016 · 757 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect occupant classification system (ocs) electronic control unit (ECU) May have been installed in the front passenger…
Why it matters: If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag May deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the ocs software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017.
Electrical Vehicle recall #22V024000 · 2022 · 664,779 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2016 rogue vehicles. The electrical connector for the under dash harness May corrode due to water and salt intrusion from the driver's side foot well.
Why it matters: Corrosion in the electrical connector can result in power window/seat failure, all-wheel-drive warning light illumination, battery drainage, and electrical connector damage that increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will remove the harness tape and harness covering and replace both connectors and apply white lithium grease to the connectors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022.
Electrical Vehicle recall #23V093000 · 2023 · 712,458 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 rogue and 2017-2022 rogue sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key May collapse into a folded position while driving.
Why it matters: Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags May not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 8 mention a fire, 40 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (140): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (41), warning light on (38), stalls / loses power (23).
- Other / unknown (124): the most common themes are noise or vibration (14), warning light on (13).
- Airbags (99): the most common themes are warning light on (28), fails to deploy (14).
- Electrical (82): the most common themes are electrical failure (39), warning light on (17), door / lock issues (16).
The 2015 Nissan Rogue has 553 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 21 Rogue model years for complaints (1.6× the average Rogue year). Complaints peaked in 2022 (83 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 52,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2014 (440 complaints, 10 recalls), 2016 (542 complaints, 7 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 32 | 28 | Regular |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 31 | 27 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 vehicle recalls for the 2015 Nissan Rogue. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Nissan Rogue problems?
Owners have filed 553 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (140), other / unknown (124), airbags (99).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Nissan Rogue get?
EPA ratings run up to 28 mpg combined (2.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2015 Nissan Rogue repair manual?
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