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2014 Nissan Rogue problems
The 2014 Nissan Rogue has 440 NHTSA owner complaints and 10 active recall campaigns on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, and what a working mechanic would actually do about it.
The 2014 Nissan Rogue has 440 NHTSA owner complaints and 10 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of October 2026). The most-reported system is powertrain at 113 complaints, typically surfacing around 72,293 miles (~$2,500 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
Below average for the segment. Multiple systems have recurring complaints.
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Critical
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Severe
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Moderate
Should you avoid this 2014 Rogue?
Avoid — the electrical system
The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the electrical system was repaired or replaced.
5 fire-related complaints and 1 crash-related complaint on the electrical system
Reliability score 5.0/10 — around the segment average
10 recall campaigns on file
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model —
not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
NHTSA crash-test safety ratings
4 / 5 overall
Overall★★★★★4/5
Frontal crash★★★★★3/5
Side crash★★★★★5/5
Rollover★★★★★4/5
Driver-assist features on the tested model:
Electronic stability control: Standard · Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program — tested configuration: 2014 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD. Stars rate crash protection in NHTSA's tests, not overall reliability — see the owner-complaint data below for what actually goes wrong.
Buying a used 2014 Nissan Rogue? Check these first
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or
make the seller fix it before you sign.
What to inspect on this specific car
powertrain — 113 owner reports
· tends to show around 72,293 mi · ~$2,500 to fix
airbags — 65 owner reports
· tends to show around 43,249 mi · ~$1,100 to fix
electrical — 59 owner reports
· tends to show around 63,613 mi · ~$850 to fix
engine — 22 owner reports
· tends to show around 71,938 mi · ~$3,100 to fix
⚠ The one to take seriously: airbags is flagged
severe on this model
, showing up around 43,249 mi.
Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Recalls to confirm are done
Run the VIN from the listing — 10 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 5.0/10 model. The priciest documented failure is
engine (~$3,100) — get the
seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report
tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
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The 2014 Rogue is the launch year of the second-generation Rogue and it’s also the year the CVT problem got embedded into the platform. Two things to know going in.
One: the engine is fine
The 2.5L QR25DE four-cylinder is a workhorse. We see them past 200,000 miles when oil changes happened on time. Timing chain rattle on cold start past 150k is the tell that the chain tensioner is tired — $1,200-1,600 job and not a big deal. Otherwise the engine is the part of this truck that won’t bother you.
Two: the transmission is the whole conversation
Nissan calls it the Jatco JF015E (also written as RE0F11A — same part, different naming convention). It’s a CVT, which means it doesn’t have gears, it has a belt running between two variable pulleys. When it goes — and the 2014 Rogue is among the worst years for it — you don’t get a slipping symptom or a partial repair. You get a complete unit replacement. Dealer quote runs $4,500-5,500. Indy with a rebuilt unit, $3,000-4,000.
Failure window on this CVT is typically 80,000-130,000 miles. The symptom progression: shudder under light throttle around 40 mph, then hesitation off the line, then a flare-up RPM where the engine revs but the truck doesn’t go, then a check engine light, then a tow. Once you see shudder, you have time. You don’t have unlimited time.
Nissan extended the CVT warranty to 10 years / 120,000 miles on this generation under a class action settlement. Whether yours still has any of that left depends on the in-service date and the mileage. Check both. If the warranty extension still applies, get the dealer to inspect under it before you do anything else.
See the CVT failure mode hub for context on where the Jatco CVT ranks against Subaru’s Lineartronic and Honda’s CVTs. The Jatco is the worst of the three.
Buy it or walk?
Under 90,000 miles with no CVT shudder: buyable at the right price, treat it as a candidate for extended coverage and budget the warranty into the offer.
Past 100,000 miles with no CVT replacement record: the price has to reflect that you might be doing the CVT yourself. Take $3,500 off the asking and you’re whole if it fails.
Any miles with active shudder: walk, unless the seller is dropping the price by the full cost of a CVT replacement.
When owners report each system failing, in actual miles — so you can see what's likely behind you,
what's due around now, and what to budget for next. Enter your mileage to mark where you are.
"Typical" = median owner-reported failure mileage from the NHTSA complaint record for this exact
year and model. Not a maintenance schedule — a heads-up on where this model's failures cluster.
What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2014 Rogue· suspension
air bag horn cruise control-no major accident...got air condition fixed and shortly after my horn stopped working but it works if my panic button is pushed. Horn Doesn't work when I lock the car. The cruise control and bluetooth stopped working and airbag light is on one after…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Nissan rogue. The contact stated that water leaked onto the front driver's side floor. Also, the vehicle stalled while driving at an unknown speed and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to causeway Nissan (609-978-6700,…
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 Nissan rogue. The contact stated that the seat belts failed to latch. The contact stated that on one occasion, while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a crash and the seat belts failed to retract. The specifics of the crash…
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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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: Dealers will remove the harness tape and harness covering and replace both connectors and apply white lithium grease to the connectors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B9.
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.
Fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 5.0 out of 10 based on 440 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Nissan Rogue has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
Should you avoid the 2014 Nissan Rogue?
On the NHTSA data, the 2014 Nissan Rogue is one to avoid unless a specific vehicle proves otherwise. The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the electrical system was repaired or replaced. The record behind that call: 5 fire-related complaints and 1 crash-related complaint on the electrical system; Reliability score 5.0/10 — around the segment average; 10 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What should I check before buying a used 2014 Nissan Rogue?
Inspect the powertrain first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 113 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 72,293 miles. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
Is the 2014 Nissan Rogue a good used car to buy?
It scores 5.0 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 440 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is powertrain. Typical failure occurs around 72,293 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
What's the most common problem on the 2014 Nissan Rogue?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 113 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 72,293 miles. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 72,293 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Nissan Rogue has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Nissan Rogue?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 440 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Nissan/Rogue.
Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics.
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