2022 Nissan Rogue Sport: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days · latest recall Feb 2023
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I was stopped at a Red light & was hit from behind at approximately 55-60 Mph.And was pushed into a full size pick up truck in front of me at appx 35 feet. NOT ONE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I have a fractured neck at C2, a bulge at C5-C6 , my screws in my lumbar fusion backed out, and my lower lip is missing a chunk out if from hitting the steering wheel. Add in severe bruises that turned black in the ambulance, a couple broken ribs, & and inflamed pancreas. NOT ONE AIR BAG DEPLOYED.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2026
“I was driving 70 mi./ an hour and then all of a sudden the car jerked very hard. The car behind me had to hurry up and move from behind me because he saw my car had come coming to a complete stop at 25 to 35 miles an hour. A show that I had a crash and then I tried to accelerate to go pick up the speed and I couldn't go no more than 45 miles was very scary don't want driver car like that haven't had the car a month and I'm having issues with something I'm paying for that shouldn't be happening”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Nov 2025
“Rear drivers side window spontaneously exploded while driving approx 50 mph. Very loud noise, no injuries to report. Vehicle is available for inspection, and is scheduled for repair on 6/16/2025.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Jun 2025
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“The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine made an abnormal sound. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2025
“The engine cuts off on me. It takes a long time to get up to speed. The engine is burning oil. There is no oil on the ground and no leaks present. Smoke comes out of the rear pipes when I start the car. Again there are no oil leaks present but the oil is burning out every 5-7 days.”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2025
“There is a strong smell of gas in the cabin. It started intermittently a couple of months ago and is getting worse. Basically every time I drive.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Apr 2023
“Driving at approximately 45 mph when emergency braking system activated when there was nothing in front of my vehicle. Fortunately no cars were following me, otherwise I likely would have been rear ended.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Feb 2023
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2022 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Does the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.