Is the 2015 Nissan Rogue a bad year?
554 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 140, 3.4× a quiet Rogue year.
Keep it, but watch the transmission
Half of the transmission complaints for this year were filed at 44k–94k miles, where you are now. Few of them say the car was towed: 7 of 133 filed since 2016.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2015 Rogue owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 71,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrainSTANDS OUT | 140 (25%) | 44k–94k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Air bagsSTANDS OUT | 99 (18%) | 19k–71k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Engine | 57 (10%) | 12k–75k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Seat belts | 28 (5%) | 17k–87k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Speed control | 23 (4%) | 25k–89k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Fuel system | 14 (3%) | 23k–84k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Electrical system | 82 (15%) | 22k–70k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Body structure | 39 (7%) | 20k–70k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 35 (6%) | 20k–59k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Brakes | 22 (4%) | 9k–52k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Seats | 17 (3%) | 2k–62k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Suspension | 14 (3%) | 20k–69k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Steering | 13 (2%) | 1k–51k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Exterior lighting | 9 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 71,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 554 complaints: 30 mention a crash · 8 mention a fire · 23 report an injury · 24 say the car was towed.
28 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Oct 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Check engine light illuminated at just over 70k miles with P1740 torque converter clutch solenoid inductive signature.
Our CVT transmission went out while going 70 down the highway. Completely out of the blue, no prior symptoms. No acceleration.
Vehicle lost all power to accelerate when outside temperature was high or the vehicle had been in use for several hours.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 71,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2015 Nissan Rogue: 9
The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving. Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The electrical connector for the under dash harness may corrode due to water and salt intrusion from the driver's side foot well. 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.
An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant. 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.
In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash. 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.
In the affected vehicles, the rear lift gate support stays may corrode due to insufficient anti-corrosion treatment. 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.
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. 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.
In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch. A door that does not fully latch may result in the door opening while the car is moving.
The affected vehicles have incorrect tire size information on the tire labels. The labels list the incorrect tire size. Installing tires of the incorrect size may increase the risk of a crash.
During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued. 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.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Nissan: 144
Repair instructions Nissan sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2015 Nissan Rogue. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
Fluid leak caused by transfer assembly right side drive shaft oil seal
Clicking noise from front or rear axle during take-off/acceleration
Abnormal noise, vibration and/or binding feeling from rear differential
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Side curtain air bags may deploy inadvertently
Neighbouring years
2014 Rogue: 440 complaints, keep it, but watch the transmission · 2016 Rogue: 544 complaints, keep it, but watch the transmission.
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Questions
Is the 2015 Nissan Rogue a bad year?
554 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 140, 3.4× a quiet Rogue year. At 71,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the transmission. Half of the transmission complaints for this year were filed at 44k–94k miles, where you are now. Few of them say the car was towed: 7 of 133 filed since 2016.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Rogue?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: transmission and drivetrain (140), air bags (99), engine (57), seat belts (28), speed control (23). Half of the transmission complaints were filed between 44k–94k miles.
How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Rogue have?
9 recall campaigns list this model year: Electrical system (NHTSA 23V-093), Electrical system (NHTSA 22V-024), Air bags (NHTSA 16V-911), Air bags (NHTSA 16V-244) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.