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NHTSA crash test of the 2019 Nissan Rogue

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 Nissan Rogue

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

3Recalls
329Complaints
2Investigations
ABOUT THE NISSAN ROGUE

The Nissan Rogue is a five-passenger compact crossover SUV competing in one of the most hotly contested segments in the American market. Aimed squarely at families and commuters who want a practical, fuel-conscious daily driver with available all-wheel drive, the Rogue has consistently ranked among the best-selling vehicles in the United States. Our coverage spans the 2019 through 2025 model years.

VERDICT

The 2019 Nissan Rogue earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 82 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 3 recalls on record, reflected in the score.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Nissan Rogue as a comfortable, family-friendly compact crossover with a spacious interior and smooth ride quality that suits everyday driving well. Most find it a sensible mainstream choice in a crowded segment, though professional assessments tend to note that it faces stiff competition from rivals that edge it out on driving dynamics and some technology features.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 16.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13458

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record11/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER23V093000

Risk: 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.

Reported 2023-02-16

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)21V839000

Risk: 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.

Reported 2021-10-26

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA19V654000

Risk: 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.

Reported 2019-09-12

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

329 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

27reported crash
1reported fire
28reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsService Brakes 124Forward Collision Avoidance 99Electrical System 57Unknown Or Other 56Power Train 22Vehicle Speed Control 21

Other Rogue years

Rivals in SUV (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 13458), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Nissan Rogue 2019. Class rank 47 of 93 in SUV 2019. Methodology · Disclosure