My daughter was in the driver’s 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.
The worst 2013 Nissan Rogue problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission314
- Engine108
- Acceleration90
- Airbags90
- Electrical66
- Fuel system35
- Body30
- Seat belts12
- Steering12
- Visibility7
- Driver assistance6
- Suspension6
- Brakes5
- Seats5
- Wheels5
- Lights3
- Locks1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 Nissan Rogue
CVT failure 120Loss of power 65Transmission failure 65Check engine light 51Airbag light 44Adaptive cruise 36Stalling 35Overheating 30Whining noise 28Slipping 17Fire or smoke 16Won't shift 16Jerking 13Hesitation 11Shudder 9No deployment 8Door locks 8Grinding brakes 5Won't start 5
Trouble codes owners of the 2013 Nissan Rogue mention
P0744 8B1018 2P1740 2P1778 2
Recalls 1
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 15V032000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 2013 Nissan Rogue
Defect investigations
Improper Frontal Air Bag Deployment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) reviewed its complaint data and Nissan's design, test and field data on the model year 2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles (subject vehicles) and other model year Rogue vehicles.ODI also reviewed its complaint data and Nissan's field data on several other Nissan and Infiniti models that use the same driver air bag inflator design used in the subject vehicles.In addition, the federal safety agency conducted testing and analysis of a sample of driver air bag inflator units taken out of the subject vehicles and reviewed a the federal safety agency crash database and crash test results on the Rogue vehicles.A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.The agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.See attached report for additional information.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at under the following ODI identification numbers:10566667, 10644946 and 10862615.
PE15001
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Nissan Rogue 128
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
2013 Nissan Rogue fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 23 | 28 | 25 |
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | AWD | 22 | 26 | 24 |
What 2013 Nissan Rogue owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Rogue got on fire. I’m a job parking lot fire department had to come and the fire.
Drivers side airbag module defective
unknown. all I know is my car started smoking and caught on fire
The transmission failed while I was driving on the freeway and I couldn’t 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.
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 repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 136,116.
I am writing to formally notify the federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency Safety Recall No. 15V032000, which states that moisture and road salt may reach the driver-side wiring harness connector, causing corrosion and potential electrical short circuits that can result in a vehicle fire. My incident aligns exactly with the circumstances described in this recall. A VIN search on the federal safety agency indicates no open recalls, however, a plethora of complaints have been filed by owners of this make and model and there is technical documentation confirming that corrosion-related electrical fires have occurred across this model and generation. This fire posed a serious risk of injury or death.
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
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
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The primary system affected appears to be the CVT transmission. Additionally, the engine computer (ECU) and electrical system (including battery, driver-side window, and turn signals) have shown repeated failures. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? During sudden loss of acceleration, the vehicle would not respond to the gas pedal for 10–20 seconds. This created dangerous situations when merging onto highways, crossing intersections, or making turns, as the car could not accelerate to avoid other vehicles or hazards. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. Independent mechanics confirmed repeated ECU and MAF sensor failures. In February 2025, after the vehicle stalled at an intersection, multiple repairs were attempted (alternator, key reset, starter replacement), but the drivability issues persisted, confirming the problem. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? The vehicle has been inspected by independent mechanics multiple times. Insurance roadside service documented over ten incidents where the vehicle would not start or stalled, including two towing events. The manufacturer has not inspected this specific vehicle. 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes. The check engine light for the mass air flow sensor would illuminate before and during drivability issues. These warnings first appeared in 2017, the first year of ownership. Other symptoms include engine chugging, electrical irregularities (window failure, rapid turn signal flashing), and sudden loss of acceleration.
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Questions about the 2013 Nissan Rogue
Is the 2013 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Owners have filed 610 complaints about the 2013 Nissan Rogue, 1.7 times a typical Rogue model year.
What is the 2013 Nissan Rogue year score?
The 2013 Nissan Rogue scores 56 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Rogue: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Nissan Rogue?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 314 complaints, typically around 79,700 miles. Next is engine (108).
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
What year does the Nissan Rogue have bad transmission?
The Nissan Rogue model years with the most transmission complaints are 2013 (314 complaints), 2011 (189 complaints) and 2016 (176 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2013 Nissan Rogue get?
Official estimates for the 2013 Nissan Rogue range from 24 to 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 23 city and 28 highway.
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