Is the 2022 Nissan Rogue a bad year?
270 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 188, 4.6× a quiet Rogue year.
Keep it, but watch the engine
The engine draws 4.6× the complaints of a quiet Rogue year, but the 2022 is still young: half of its engine complaints so far came in by 60k miles, and that mark will move as owners add miles. Check your powertrain warranty first.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2022 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 60,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 188 (70%) | 44k–77k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 41 (15%) | 9k–61k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 51 (19%) | too few with a mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Electrical system | 22 (8%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Speed control | 17 (6%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Collision avoidance | 9 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Backup camera | 6 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Steering | 6 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Air bags | 5 (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 60,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 270 complaints: 5 mention a crash · 1 mentions a fire · 2 report an injury · 21 say the car was towed.
96 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.
Recalls for the 2022 Nissan Rogue: 6
The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The rear seat belts for the left-hand and right-hand rear seats may not retract properly. Seat belts that do not retract properly may be difficult to operate, preventing their usage, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fuel tank may have been punctured when vehicle modifications were performed. A hole in the fuel tank could leak, increasing the risk of fire.
When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Due to a manufacturing error, an area on the bottom wall of the fuel tank may be too thin. Road debris may puncture the thin fuel tank wall, causing a gas leak and increasing the risk of a fire. In addition, the fuel tank may not perform as expected during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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: 85
Repair instructions Nissan sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2022 Nissan Rogue. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Knocking or pinging noise from the engine
MIL on with DTC P0181 stored in the ECM
Engine malfunction power reduced service now" Displayed in combination meter
MIL on with DTC P0196 stored in the ECM
NHTSA defect investigations: 2
2021 Nissan Rogue Inner Tie Rod Failures
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
Neighbouring years
2021 Rogue: 296 complaints, keep it · 2023 Rogue: 770 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine.
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Questions
Is the 2022 Nissan Rogue a bad year?
270 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 188, 4.6× a quiet Rogue year. At 60,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the engine. The engine draws 4.6× the complaints of a quiet Rogue year, but the 2022 is still young: half of its engine complaints so far came in by 60k miles, and that mark will move as owners add miles. Check your powertrain warranty first.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Rogue?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: engine (188), transmission and drivetrain (41), fuel system (51), electrical system (22), speed control (17). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 44k–77k miles.
How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Rogue have?
6 recall campaigns list this model year: Engine (NHTSA 25V-437), Backup camera (NHTSA 22V-772), Seat belts (NHTSA 22V-666), Fuel system (NHTSA 22V-660) 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.