Nissan Rogue Sport problems
96 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average
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.
Top trouble spots 5 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
On December 18, 2023, on the Masspike, inbound, at the morning rush hour, the traffic was in a hard stop for more than 1 hour (moving very slow bumper to bumper), after the Brighton exit, whatever the reason of the traffic jam cleared and all the car speeded up... My Nissan…
We were driving on a street with no cars in front of or next to us and the automatic emergency brakes just suddenly activated for no reason.
Car lost power died and got a malfunction warning. Basically the car computer thought was in an accident lost power and died no warning. Will start then die. I was driving on the on ramp state route 23 ohio. Had to be towed.
Purchased 11.23.2019. On 11.26.19 as I was starting to go up a steep ramp into the parking garage at work, the car suddenly stopped. I was being trailed by a Mercedes that could have rear ended me. 11.30.19 I took the car to another Nissan dealership to have it checked out.…
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Common questions
Is the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport?
On the NHTSA data, the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 20 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 37,126 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 37,126 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Nissan Rogue Sport 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 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 96 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, 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.