2019 Nissan Rogue Safety Report
2019 NISSAN ROGUE Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Nissan Rogue
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 Nissan Rogue. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (320) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 28 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Service Brakes | Compare service brakes issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2020 | Compare against the 2020 Nissan Rogue with 142 complaints and 1 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2018 | Check the 2018 Nissan Rogue before buying across this generation. |
Nissan Rogue Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Nissan Rogue years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Rogue | 142 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Nissan Rogue | 612 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue | 245 | 10 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Nissan Rogue | 576 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2022 Nissan Rogue | 218 | 6 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Nissan Rogue | 528 | 7 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2019 Nissan Rogue Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 Nissan Rogue, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Service Brakes
55 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Nissan onlyForward Collision Avoidance
43 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance issues Nissan onlyUnknown Or Other
23 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlyService Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance
23 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Nissan onlyElectrical System
18 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Nissan onlyPower Train
11 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Nissan onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2019 Nissan Rogue
Reliability Score
The 2019 Nissan Rogue receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2019 Nissan Rogue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2019 Nissan Rogue
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Nissan Rogue:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Service brakes have been reported to fail to stop the vehicle properly, especially at highway speeds. This can be dangerous and should be checked immediately. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Forward collision avoidance systems have been reported to malfunction, potentially leading to accidents. Regular checks are recommended. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Issues with the ignition, anti-theft, and immobilizer systems have been reported, causing inconvenience and potential security risks. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Engine Control Module Problems with the engine control module have been reported, leading to engine hesitations and other issues. This is less frequent but still important. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Nissan Rogue:
Issues with the service brakes are the most common problem, affecting 55% of the vehicles.
Forward collision avoidance systems are a significant issue, affecting 43% of the vehicles.
Electrical system issues, including ignition and immobilizer problems, affect 18% of the vehicles.
Engine control module issues affect 6% of the vehicles.
Recall Details for the 2019 Nissan Rogue
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2019 Nissan Rogue by NHTSA:
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.
Consequence: A blown fuse may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B6.
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible an...
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Nissan Rogue
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Nissan Rogue with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 complaints involved crashes.
While driving on the highway, when I attempted to break the car did not stop. The warning lights came on and the vehicle hesitated but still would not stop. I then had to swerve the best I could to the right, but my car still hit the corner of the car in front. This is the third incident with the ABS, but the only one resulting in an accident. The dashboard reads system malfunction. The vehicle is...
Driver side door will not open when interior level is pulled, button is depressed, or the black toggle button behind the handle will not allow the door to open at all. This is very scary!!! Car is parked position, vehicle is turned off. Door wont open even if you try to push it. Turned the car on after 5 minutes, took three tries to get the door open! Called Nissan 3/13/26 approx 9:30 am...
There are two issues with my 2019 Nissan Rogue - 1. Parasitic drain - Battery dies if the car isn’t operated for 5 days. 2- Door Lock Actuator - Door Lock Actuator on the driver side door has failed and doesn’t work through the remote. A key has to be inserted in the car or manually locked for it to be locked.
While driving the automatic brake stopped the car while turning in a curve. However in another incident I was cut off and brakes did not automatically stop. The brakes works when they want too. Not reliable or safe. Separately, the steering wheel randomly squeaks while turning. It doesn't do it often, every other month or so I will hear the speaking sound.
Driving and smelled a strong odor of burning rubber and engine started to make a strange noise, causing engine to stop then hesitate and jump .
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started lurching forward and hesitating as if the vehicle would shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that on another occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed t...
Vehicle randomly (twice in past 5 weeks) stops while driving. Fortunately it was on side roads with no vehicles close behind me. There is supposed to be a software update that is free of charge per (TSB NTB19-033G). But my local nissan dealerships won't do that without a full service diagnostic and road test. Problem is it is so random that issue will not happen while they have the vehicle and the...
IN THE PAST MONTH THE CAR AUTOMATIC BRAKING HAS STOPPED THE CAR WHILE IN TRAFFIC 3 TIMES. FORTUNATELY IT HAPPENED ON SIDE ROADS TRAVELING AT 35 TO 40 MPH. I CHECKED THE EMBLEM AND WINDSHIELD CAMERA FOR DEBRIS THAT MIGHT BE COVERING THOSE AREAS AND THEY WERE GENERALLY CLEAN AND DID NOT LOOK LIKE IT WOULD CAUSE THE SENSOR TO STOP THE CAR. I AM CALLING NISSAN DEALERSHIP CLOSE TO HOUSE TO SEE IF THEY ...
The factory-installed roof rails on my 2019 Nissan Rogue are severely corroding and structurally deteriorating. The metal is visibly oxidizing, flaking, and breaking apart. Portions of the roof rail appear to be separating and losing structural integrity. This corrosion is occurring under normal use and typical Midwest weather exposure, with no misuse, accidents, or modifications. The vehicle has ...
Summary of the Problem: The passenger side front (left passenger) door lock actuator on my 2019 Nissan Rogue has failed for the second time. This is a repeat failure of the same component, which was previously replaced approximately four years ago. The lock intermittently fails to lock or unlock using the key fob, interior door switch, and manual controls. This defect presents a significant safe...
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that there was a slight hesitation while depressing the accelerator pedal, with the ABS warning light intermittently flashing on the instrument panel. The contact stated that while accelerating up an incline, the hesitation was more noticeable while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that during the failure, the contact fel...
Driver’s side door no longer locks and unlocks without physical use of the manual key. Car did not experience damage. The locking actuator stopped working randomly and has not worked, resulting in the car being unknowingly unlocked and subsequently broken into.
My car has about 61,000 miles and gas been properly maintained with routine oil changes and such. At around 60,000 miles the car started jerking up on the freeway when I was driving at 20mph due to traffic. The accelerator would also jump up from 1 to 2 quickly. The issue became worse and now there's problems with the car driving forward when I turn it on and select D. I press the gas and it takes...
The door Actuators on both sides of car do not work properly when you press the lock button on the remote the doors don't lock the actuator prevents locks from opening and closing the doors thus, you think your vehicle is locked but it isn't locked. The trunk closes immediately after it goes up in the open position causing a risk for someone to hit his/her head as the trunk closes immediately aft...
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that there was a burn hole on the front passenger’s side head restraint. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
The car will lock while the key is inside. It also has a security issue that would prevent the car from starting if you lock the doors when you are inside and shut the engine off. Lastly now press lock and unlock will make the car beeps until you unlock it with the fob .
Brakes automatically stop car.
constant issue with key fob not registering to car even after replacement of battery from dealership, now my car is not allowing me to lock the front passenger and driver side doors with any buttons but will still set alarm. when backing up my car will stop automatically even when nothing in the way nothing in the camera or on the camera, same when pulling forward it will stop out of no where show...
This system will activate on its own with no warning
The CVT transmission in my 2019 Nissan Rogue failed unexpectedly at approximately 45,000 miles, just one year after the factory warranty expired. I first noticed issues on July 4, 2025, when the vehicle began hesitating and jerking in idle and occasionally during acceleration. On Monday, July 7, I drove it to a certified Nissan dealership for inspection, and during that drive, the check engine lig...
Showing 20 of 320 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2019 Nissan Rogue
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
Opened 2019-09-09
NHTSA received a defect petition (DP19-001) from the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) on March 21, 2019 alleging that the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system on Model Year (MY) 2017-2018 Nissan Rogue and Rogue Sport vehicles was engaging in cases where there was no obstruction in the path of the vehicle. The CAS petition additionally alleges that, based on Nissan's actions, the manufacturer is aware of the issue due to issuing a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) launching two "Quality Actions," ...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Nissan Rogue
Has the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE have?
The 2019 NISSAN ROGUE has 320 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 27 involved crashes. 28 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE?
The 2019 NISSAN ROGUE received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE involve service brakes (55 complaints), forward collision avoidance (43 complaints), unknown or other (23 complaints). Other affected components include service brakes,forward collision avoidance, electrical system, power train.
How many crash reports does the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE have?
There are 27 crash reports associated with the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE out of 320 total complaints (8.4% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE out of 320 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE?
28 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2019 NISSAN ROGUE?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 320 complaints, 3 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE are: 1. SERVICE BRAKES (55 complaints), 2. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (43 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (23 complaints), 4. SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (23 complaints), 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (18 complaints). SERVICE BRAKES is the single most-reported problem area with 55 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 NISSAN ROGUE?
Be cautious of service brakes and forward collision avoidance systems, which are the most common issues. Regular maintenance is crucial to ensure safety. The 2019 NISSAN ROGUE has 320 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE?
The 2019 NISSAN ROGUE receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 320 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 28 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Service Brakes and Forward Collision Avoidance.
What are the known issues with the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE?
Known issues with the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE include: Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Engine Control Module. These are based on patterns found across 320 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common safety issues with the 2019 Nissan Rogue?
The most common issues are service brakes and forward collision avoidance systems, both affecting about half of the reported problems.
Are there any recalls for the 2019 Nissan Rogue?
Yes, there are recalls for electrical system and engine issues, including problems with the ignition, anti-theft, and engine control module.
How can I prevent electrical system issues in my 2019 Nissan Rogue?
Regular maintenance and keeping the vehicle up to date with recalls can help prevent electrical system issues.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of service brakes and forward collision avoidance systems, which are the most common issues. Regular maintenance is crucial to ensure safety.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Nissan Rogue
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Nissan Rogue. The data includes 320 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 27 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, 28 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2019 Nissan Rogue an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16