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2020 Nissan Rogue: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2020 Nissan Rogue — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most SUV.
Owners filed 147 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 73% of 2020 SUVs. Electrical System leads the reports (18%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2020 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
147
Reports to NHTSA, 2020
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
27
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 73% of 2020 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2020 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (18% of 147 reports), followed by unknown or other (17%).
+ 10 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 147 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11730273, ODI 11705154, ODI 11490800, ODI 11734239, ODI 11730252.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
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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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2020 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2020 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
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- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 26 | 33 | 29 |
| Rogue Sport AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 26 | 30 | 27 |
| Rogue AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 25 | 31 | 27 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2020 Nissan Rogue: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2020 Nissan Rogue?
Owners filed 147 NHTSA complaints about the 2020 Nissan Rogue — more complaints than 73% of comparable 2020 SUVs, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2020 Nissan Rogue?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (18% of complaints) and unknown or other (17%).
How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Rogue have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2020 Nissan Rogue, covering components such as electrical system. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Nissan Rogue get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Nissan Rogue between 27 and 29 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.