2013 Nissan Rogue: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2013 Nissan Rogue? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 605 complaints, with Transmission / Drivetrain as the top reported area.
2013 Nissan Rogue Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2013 Nissan Rogue trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2013 Nissan Rogue Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2013 Nissan Rogue SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
17.9% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
17.9% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2013 Nissan Rogue has 605 owner complaints, 14 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign on record. The most frequently reported component is Transmission / Drivetrain. NHTSA reliability signal: Notable Issues.
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Rogue
- Model year
- 2013
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 605
- Crash-related complaints
- 14
- Safety recall campaigns
- 1
- Top reported component
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Reliability signal
- Notable Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 25
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 23 / 28
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2013 Nissan Rogue Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Unintended Acceleration
Complaint patterns center on Transmission / Drivetrain, Engine Problems, Unintended Acceleration. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2013 Nissan Rogue?
The 2013 Nissan Rogue shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2013 Nissan Rogue
Inspection Focus
- Inspect transmission/drivetrain for known issues or prior repairs.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission, engine, and airbag systems.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect transmission/drivetrain for known issues or prior repairs.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission, engine, and airbag systems.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2013 Nissan Rogue, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2013 Nissan Rogue are heavily concentrated in the transmission/drivetrain, with over half of all reports. Engine problems and unintended acceleration also appear as recurring themes, though the data is limited to a single model year and consumer-submitted reports.
- Transmission/drivetrain complaints account for the majority of reports.
- Engine problems and unintended acceleration are the next most common issues.
- Airbag malfunctions and electrical faults are also notable but less frequent.
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Engine Problems
- Unintended Acceleration
All 2013 Nissan Rogue Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan Rogue. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 313 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 109 | 3 | 5 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 90 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 88 | 11 | 2 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 63 | — | 9 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 59 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 32 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 29 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 11 | 2 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 5 | 3 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Communication | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan Rogue. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the front driver’s and passenger’s side doors intermittently failed to open, causing the driver to climb over the rear seats to exit or enter the vehicle through the rear doors. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaire…
I am writing to formally notify NHTSA of a serious safety incident involving my 2013 Nissan Rogue. My vehicle experienced an electrical fire while parked in my driveway following heavy snowstorms and road salt exposure. The vehicle was stationary at the time of the incident. My i…
My 2013 nissan rouge looses power and makes a jarring noise immediately after stopping at every stop when I accelerate it suddenly losses almost all power its already caused a crash I got hit right after take off because its immediate deceleration
I have already reported a crash due to sudden loos of power and submitted everything except the info that the air bags did not deploy and they should definitely
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The primary system affected appears to be the CVT transmission. Additionally, the engine computer (ECU) and electrical system (including battery, driver-side window, and turn sig…
BOTH front door actuators have failed. Can NOT open the front passenger side door at ALL and the front driver side door will ONLY OPEN from the INSIDE. My passenger had to exit the vehicle through the front passenger side window when the door malfunctioned in January. Then about…
The transmission blew in 2023. I purchased the vehicle from Fox Ford (first mistake) and they sent me to the local Nissan dealer to fix it. It was covered under dealer warranty at the time. Fast forward to 1/30/26. My car is fully paid off and I’m driving home from work with my d…
My car was parked in my driveway without being used for almost a day and caught on fire. The fire started in the driver side where the harness supposedly got changed and went up. Thank God the fire department got there when they did my car would have exploded into my house and ne…
No warning light. Going down the freeway at About 70-80 mph then the accelerator stops working. It goes down to about 44 mph with my foot floored in gas pad. I have to get off the road and then let her set to cool . This went on over and over on a recent 15 hour trip I had the…
I was in a head on collision going 55-60mph with no airbags deployed. Car started a dripping fire. I have seatbelt lacerations starting from collarbone/neck area cross my chest, breast and right side ribs including deep bruising on lower abdomen and pelvic area. Police would not …
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated. No warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic and dealer were contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnos…
Request for Recall Coverage – 2013 Nissan Rogue Select Airbag Issue Dear Sir, I am the original owner of a 2013 Nissan Rogue Select. Recently, I became aware of a recall issued by Nissan North America for certain 2013–2014 Rogue Select vehicles due to an electrical short in the…
I was driving down interstate 40 at 75 miles an hour and my car just quit in traffic. Luckily I was able to pull over to the side of the road and set for about 10 minutes and my car started back up and I made it about 30 more miles and it quit again and I waited 10 minutes and it…
Vehicle has a habit of losing speed, even on cruise control, when going more than 70 mph for extended times and dropping below 60 when doing so on Interstate with no warning lights or system notifications. The most recent occurence was on Saturday, June 7th when driving on the in…
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 70 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated and stalled with a whistling sound coming from underneath the hood. The contact coasted to the side of the r…
Transmission unknown
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission shuddered, and cause the vehicle to stall. The check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed an…
I have a 2013 Nissan Rouge. If the car is outside, every time it rains, it floods the driver's side. Which eventually resulted in some electrical malfunction and the driver's side airbag malfunction light. Last year, I noticed that I kept the car outside and not in the garage. I…
The Nissan rogue when warm weather hits the CVT transmission seems to get hot and then you lose propulsion. You can’t even put it in reverse and you cannot accelerate at all. You have to get out. Push the car wait 10 minutes and then hope to try it again. What works as we have to…
P0744. Torque Converter Clutch Circuit. Intermittent issue, TSB issued back in 2008 but only affected certain models in that year. (NTB09-148a). current vehicle-2013 Nissan Rogue has intermittent code and has issue traveling down highway above 70 mph.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2013 Nissan Rogue.
2013 Nissan Rogue Recalls
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2013 Nissan Rogue. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2013 Nissan Rogue Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2013 Nissan Rogue reliable?▾
Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 605 owner complaints, 14 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign for this model year. The 2013 Nissan Rogue shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Rogue?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (313 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (109 complaints). #3: Unintended Acceleration (90 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Nissan Rogue?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2013 Nissan Rogue?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2013 Nissan Rogue, NHTSA complaints include 14 crash-related reports and 14 fire reports out of 605 total complaints. 9 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?▾
Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2013 Nissan Rogue. A major recall area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2013 Nissan Rogue?▾
The 2013 Nissan Rogue shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Transmission / Drivetrain during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Rogue reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.