The best Rogue of the last decade
The 2020 Rogue has the lowest complaint rate of any recent Rogue. Like the 2019, the main complaint is the automatic braking system, plus some door lock and key fob glitches.
Updated November 2026 · based on 153 owner complaints and 1 recalls
67 61% below the Rogue average
1 free to fix at a dealer
Every Rogue year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2020 Rogue
Top problems and what they cost
Automatic braking false alarms
Warning lights and unexpected braking from the forward collision system.
Fix: Software update and calibration $150 to $400.
Collision avoidance
Door locks and key fob
Doors that will not lock or unlock from the fob.
Fix: Door lock actuator $250 to $450.
Electrical
Key and immobilizer recall
Recall 23V093 covers the jackknife key.
Fix: Free under recall.
Electrical
Recalls
Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2020 Nissan Rogue
- Confirm the key recall (23V093) shows as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2020 Rogue has 1 recall on record, listed below.
- Lock and unlock every door with the fob.Doors, liftgates and tailgates use motors, latches and switches that wear. A door that will not latch or shows as open can drain the battery or open while driving.
- Watch for false braking on the drive.The automatic emergency braking system can brake hard for no reason, called phantom braking. Testing it around parked cars and overpasses shows whether this car does it.Owners filed 25 complaints about automatic emergency braking problems on the 2020 Rogue.
Questions
Is the 2020 Nissan Rogue reliable?
The best Rogue of the last decade. The 2020 Rogue has the lowest complaint rate of any recent Rogue. Like the 2019, the main complaint is the automatic braking system, plus some door lock and key fob glitches.
How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Rogue have?
1 recall. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2020 Nissan Rogue problems?
Automatic braking false alarms; Door locks and key fob; Key and immobilizer recall.
Crash rating shown for the 2020 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.