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Failure mileage
Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
When does it fail?
Of the 16 brakes complaints filed for the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 4 model years of Nissan Rogue Sport we track for brakes problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 16.
Reported failure mileage clusters in the 0-25,000 mi band — 5 of 5 complaints with an odometer reading on file land there.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes 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.
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer states it is blinking, and there are no related DTCs, inspect the windshield. A blinking AEB warning light may occur under the following conditions: When contamination or foreign material adhere to the lane camera viewing window on the windshield. When driving while it is snowing or when frost forms on the lane camera viewing window on the windshield. When the lane camera viewing window on the windshield is temporarily fogged up. Fig
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The failure pattern owners describe
Owners report the AEB system activating repeatedly without any obstacles present—on highway at 40 mph, in parking garages, while backing up, and during slow city driving. A 2019 owner had a sonar control unit replaced in March 2020, but the AEB continued to malfunction and activate unprompted on an empty highway intersection in October 2020. Another owner experienced three false activations over nine months—in winter snow, over railroad tracks, and in rain—at varying mileages. A third owner had the system activate while pulling into a driveway at near-stop speed and twice while backing up to park, with no obstacles around.
Dealers cannot reproduce the fault across multiple service visits, even when owners demonstrate the issue in test drives. Responses include computer resets, laser/radar system reprogramming, and advice to clean the grill sensor. One owner disabled the AEB entirely after 45 days of ownership.
Separately, some owners report stiff brake pedals on first start that prevent push-button engagement and clicking noises from the brake when tapping the pedal after shutdown—issues that resolve once the vehicle is running but recur on cold start. An ABS malfunction light also appeared during one incident with vehicle hesitation on a night drive.
The pattern spans the 2019 model year from early 2020 through 2021, with no recalls or service bulletins cited to address the problem.
Failure modes owners describe
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system nuisance activation
AEB engages without detected obstacles—clear roads, no vehicles ahead or nearby, in parking garages, during backing, in various weather and lighting conditions. Owners report the system activating at highway speeds, parking ramps, reverse, and slow speeds, creating rear-end collision risk and alarm.
When: Reported from 2019 model year onward; occurrences span January 2020 through September 2021 at varying mileages (17,300 to 27,700+ miles) and across first year of ownership.
Symptoms owners cite: AEB brakes engage with no vehicle detected ahead; No visual or audible warning before activation in some cases; Grinding sound and chiming alarm during activation; System activates while parking, backing up, or on clear roadways; Activation on highway at 40 mph with no obstacles; Activation on parking garage ramps; Activation during winter snow, rain, and clear dry conditions
Codes mentioned: C1A16-97, B2724-23, P0304
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers report inability to duplicate issue; sonar control unit replacement (ordered and installed 03/04/20 in one case) did not resolve problem. Laser/radar system reprogram (RX6FAA reprogramming) performed after diagnostic attempts. Software updates applied; MAF sensor replaced in one case. One owner disabled AEB system after repeated false activations.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recalls or service bulletins cited by owners to address the issue. Dealers unable to reproduce the malfunction in most service visits. One owner noted 2017–2018 models under investigation but 2019 models not yet included.
Stiff brake pedal and hard-start condition
Brake pedal becomes stiff and difficult or impossible to depress on first engine start, preventing vehicle start via push-button. Clicking noise audible when tapping the brake after engine shutdown.
When: First start of day; does not persist after initial start. Reported at least twice within two-week service intervals.
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal stiff and unable to be depressed on cold/overnight start; Clicking noise from brake when tapping pedal after shutdown; Push-button start fails when brake cannot be depressed; Issue resolves once vehicle starts and is driven
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle in service for four days on second occasion within two weeks; no repair outcome specified.
ABS malfunction warning with hesitation
ABS malfunction light illuminates while driving; vehicle hesitates as if braking. Forward collision warning also triggered. Dealership reset computer and advised cleaning of grill sensor.
When: August 15, 2020, while driving on city street at night.
Symptoms owners cite: ABS malfunction warning light on dashboard; Vehicle hesitation during normal driving; Dashboard lights remain illuminated after incident
Codes mentioned: C1A16-97
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership reset computer; advised to keep grill sensor clear of debris and bugs.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealership diagnosis: forward collision malfunction warning.
Synthesized from 16 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
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.
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. It checked out fine. There were no recalls or service bulletins to address this problem. I found where the 2017-2018s…
Vehicle suddenly started breaking on its own for no reason, while driving on the street.
While attempting to back out of my garage the rear automatic emergency braking engaged. There is no reason it should have engaged, it was dark out but nothing was around. The car made a horrible sound which scared everyone in it. Thankfully it was not on the highway like others have been. I have disabled the automatic emergency braking system option but I should not have to worry about my car I…
The 1st issue was on 01/25/20 when the front aeb malfunction light came on while driving. I immediately scheduled to get the vehicle into have it looked at. They found codes c1a16-97 & b2724-23 and it was determined that the vehicle had a faulty sonar control unit, which had to be ordered and was eventually replaced on 03/04/20. The aeb system worked for about an hour, then it stopped working…
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Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 16 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Across the 10 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most brakes failures cluster between 5,400 and 13,307 miles, with the median around 8,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 5,400; a quarter make it past 13,307. 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 $450 for brakes 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 brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes 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/2019/Nissan/Rogue Sport.
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