CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver s
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2014 Nissan Rogue body problems
moderate Owners of the 2014 Nissan Rogue have filed 20 NHTSA complaints about the body, typically surfacing around 91,000 miles at roughly $1,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See body across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
20
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
| Model year | body complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 Rogue | 6 |
| 2013 Rogue | 14 |
| 2014 Rogue (this page) | 20 |
| 2015 Rogue | 33 |
| 2016 Rogue | 21 |
| 2017 Rogue | 20 |
| 2018 Rogue | 9 |
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Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver s
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗NISSAN; VIBRATION AND/OR NOISE WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with AWD (All-Wheel Drive) or 4WD (4-Wheel Drive). This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and PARTS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2014 Nissan Rogue exhibits a pervasive water intrusion problem, with most complaints centered on wet driver-side floorboards caused by deteriorated or missing body sealant. Owners describe discovering soaked carpet and padding, mold growth, rust, and musty odors—sometimes months after purchase as sealant fails. The root cause appears to be improper sealing or missing sealant on factory welds and body seams from assembly. Multiple owners report visiting dealers repeatedly (up to four times in one year) for the same water leak, with temporary fixes like sealant reapplication failing within weeks. One owner notes the seam separated again after the first repair, requiring resealant application. Nissan's service bulletin NTB14-105 and its update address the secondary effect (corrosion of the electrical harness), not the underlying seam-sealing failure.
Beyond water issues, owners report rear liftgate malfunctions—spontaneous closure while open or uncontrolled descent that strikes occupants. Hood latch failure is documented, with one case involving a hood opening at highway speed and striking the windshield. Door-lock failures and spontaneous door opening (increasing in frequency during cold weather) are also present. One report documents a snapped rear bolt and chassis control system errors at 25,000 miles.
Same Nissan Rogue body reports on nearby years: 2013 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017
Failure modes owners describe
Water intrusion through body seams and sealant failures
Water leaks into the vehicle through deteriorated, missing, or improperly sealed body seams—primarily affecting the driver-side floorboard, kick panel, and areas near the door and window frames. Sealant deterioration is reported as the root cause, with some narratives describing factory welds and unsealed seams from assembly. Water accumulation leads to wet carpeting, rust, and mold growth.
When: Typically appears after 50,000–95,000 miles; one narrative notes the problem was present from assembly but manifests after sealant deteriorates over time
Symptoms owners cite: Wet driver-side floorboard; Mold and musty odor inside cabin; Wet carpeting and padding; Rust formation; Water dripping from sunroof area onto gear stick; Wet floorboard above driver's door
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership repairs include removal and replacement of driver-side floorboard, carpet and padding replacement, door seal installation, sealant application. One owner reports multiple service visits (4 times in one year) with recurring seam separation requiring repeated sealant reapplication. Costs not specified in narratives.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 15V032000 (Electrical System) cited by multiple owners; Nissan service bulletin NTB14-105 (November 2014) and update NTB14-105a (January 2021) address water intrusion diagnosis. Manufacturer reportedly denied out-of-warranty repairs; one narrative states Nissan was unable to assist. Owners note that Nissan addresses the secondary effect (wire harness corrosion) rather than the root cause (body seam sealing).
Hood latch failure
Hood latch released unexpectedly while vehicle was in motion on the highway, causing the hood to flip up and strike the windshield, breaking it and partially blocking the driver's view.
When: During highway driving; failure mileage not stated
Symptoms owners cite: Hood opened while driving; Hood flipped backward and impacted windshield; Windshield smashed; Vibration in front area of hood prior to failure; Blocked visibility
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle was at body shop at time of complaint; no completed repair details provided
Rear liftgate spontaneous closure or uncontrolled descent
Rear power liftgate independently closes while open or descends uncontrollably rather than staying held at full extension. In one case, liftgate struck the owner on the head. In another, the liftgate falls back to approximately 5 feet off the ground after opening fully.
When: Approximately 95,000 miles in one case; another case began summer 2019; one case at 51,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Liftgate independently closes while open; Liftgate descends partway after opening fully; Liftgate struck owner on head; Open door warning indicator illuminated; Broken glass in window track (one case)
Repairs/costs cited: One narrative mentions dealer diagnosis requiring unknown liftgate component replacement (not completed); other repairs not detailed
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 16V219000 (Structure) cited by multiple owners, though some report their VINs were not included in the campaign.
Door locking mechanism failure
Front driver-side door failed to unlock using key fob; door could only be opened manually. Rear driver-side door also experienced similar failure and was repaired.
When: Approximately 152,172 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Key fob does not unlock driver-side front door; Key fob does not unlock driver-side rear door; Doors require manual opening
Repairs/costs cited: Rear door was repaired at Ed Martin of Fishers; front door was not repaired
Front driver-side door spontaneous opening
Front driver-side door opened spontaneously while vehicle was parked or driving, triggering the alarm. Failure was sporadic initially, then became a daily occurrence as weather cooled.
When: Began June 2019; approximately 128,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Door opens while parked; Door opens while driving; Alarm sounds; Sporadic failure initially; daily failure in cooler weather
Sunroof and roof sealing failure
Water leaks through the sunroof and roof areas adjacent to windows. Water drips from the sunroof frame area onto the gear shift, with mold formation in the sunroof area.
When: Narrative does not specify mileage or timing
Symptoms owners cite: Water leak from sunroof; Water leak near windows; Water drips onto gear shift; Mold growth in sunroof area; Water stains; Wet seats; Wet interior in multiple locations
Chassis structure issues (rear bolt failure)
Rear driver-side bolt on the vehicle body snapped. Chassis Control System error indicator illuminated without prior warning.
When: Approximately 25,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Rear driver-side bolt snapped; Chassis Control System error indicator illuminated
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer was made aware of the failure
Synthesized from 20 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2014 Nissan Rogue?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 20 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Across the 13 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most body failures cluster between 59,760 and 125,000 miles, with the median around 91,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 59,760; a quarter make it past 125,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Nissan/Rogue.
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