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NHTSA crash test of the 2026 Nissan Rogue

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2026 Nissan Rogue

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

1Recalls
26Complaints
0Investigations
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 2026 Nissan Rogue earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 84 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
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
SideNot rated
Rollover
Rollover risk 17.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 21076

Index breakdown

Crash protection56/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record18/20
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

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE25V912000

Risk: Incorrect spare tire pressure information on the placard may lead to incorrect inflation of the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 25, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PD180. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 6, 2026.

Reported 2025-12-23

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

0reported crash
1reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsVisibility/Wiper 6Electrical System 5Power Train 5Unknown Or Other 4Engine 4Forward Collision Avoidance 3

Other Rogue years

Rivals in SUV (2026)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 21076), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Nissan Rogue 2026. Class rank 120 of 143 in SUV 2026. Methodology · Disclosure