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2013 Nissan Rogue electrical problems

66 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 67,987.

owner complaints
66
of this car's complaints
11%
typical mileage
67,987
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Software
    1
  • Instrument cluster/panel
    1
  • Horn
    1
  • Auto crash notification
    1

At what mileage

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Nissan Rogue electrical problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 Nissan Rogue electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 16

Related recalls

Electrical systemReported January 26, 2015 · 468,815 vehicles affected
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

What 2013 Nissan Rogue owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 8, 2026 · Body, Electrical · NY · fire

Rogue got on fire. I’m a job parking lot fire department had to come and the fire.

Filed Aug 3, 2026 · Electrical, Wheels · MS · fire

unknown. all I know is my car started smoking and caught on fire

Filed Mar 29, 2026 · Electrical · NY · fire

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.

Filed Mar 11, 2026 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

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.

Filed Nov 9, 2025 · Electrical · IL · fire

My car was parked in my driveway without being used for almost a day and caught on fire. The fire started in the driver side where the harness supposedly got changed and went up. Thank God the fire department got there when they did my car would have exploded into my house and neighbors house. When calling nissan to aware of problem they took zero accountability. My car had zero issues I took it regularly to get checked and things replaced. So sadden to have lost my car all of a sudden. There was times that my car would turn off for a second and turn back on. Definitely had an electrical shortage which was not fixed by the original recall.

Filed Jul 14, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · TX

Request for Recall Coverage – 2013 Nissan Rogue Select Airbag Issue Dear Sir, I am the original owner of a 2013 Nissan Rogue Select. Recently, I became aware of a recall issued by Nissan North America for certain 2013–2014 Rogue Select vehicles due to an electrical short in the harness connector. This issue is caused by snow/water and salt seeping through the driver's side floor carpet, resulting in the flickering of the driver-side airbag warning light. My vehicle is experiencing the exact symptoms described in the recall notice. However, when I contacted both the Nissan dealership and Nissan North America, I was informed that my vehicle is not included in the affected recall list—even though it is the same model and year, and shows the exact defect identified in the recall. As a senior citizen, I am deeply concerned about the functionality of the airbag system in my vehicle. I rely on the safety features of my car, and I hope that, if ever needed, the airbag would deploy as intended. I respectfully hope that Nissan reevaluates my case and includes my vehicle in the recall repair program, as the issue clearly aligns with the known defect. Thank you for your attention and assistance in this matter. I look forward to your response.

Filed Jun 11, 2025 · Electrical, Fuel system · OK

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 starts up again. That’s very dangerous in traffic.

Filed Apr 1, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · TX

I have a 2013 Nissan Rouge. If the car is outside, every time it rains, it floods the driver's side. Which eventually resulted in some electrical malfunction and the driver's side airbag malfunction light. Last year, I noticed that I kept the car outside and not in the garage. I found there is a recall on that. The same issue. But when I called Nissan, they told me that my particular car was not included in that recall. Even when the issue is the same? I am not sure why and to whom to complain. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 21, 2024 · Electrical, Transmission · CO

My 2013 Nissan rogue that we purchased in November keeps going into limp mode. It has happened several times. We’ve taken it to different shops and they all say it has a defective CVT transmission. It does not pull any codes and does not show that it’s overheating. It does make it dangerous for us and other cars on the road since it will happen on the freeway or as we are making a turn. We have been put in danger several times now. I can find several other years with the recall already. This problem is extremely dangerous when it all of a sudden doesn’t want to go or reduces speeds.

Filed Jul 8, 2024 · Electrical · IL · fire

Unknown what failed but my car was set on fire today. Whole dash was completely burnt.

Questions about the 2013 Nissan Rogue electrical

Does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 66 complaints about the electrical of the 2013 Nissan Rogue, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2013 Nissan Rogue electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 67,987 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Nissan Rogue electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 15V032000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Nissan Rogue have the most electrical problems?

The Nissan Rogue model years with the most electrical complaints are 2016 (125 complaints), 2018 (96 complaints) and 2015 (82 complaints).

Other 2013 Nissan Rogue problems

Transmission 314Engine 108Acceleration 90Airbags 90Fuel system 35Body 30Seat belts 12Steering 12Visibility 7Driver assistance 6Suspension 6Brakes 5Seats 5Wheels 5Lights 3Locks 1Tires 1

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