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Nissan Rogue: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2012 (89/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2012 89 · 2011 87 · 2020 84 · 2013 82

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202684/100
Too New

26 complaints · 2 recalls

202568/100
Buy

167 complaints · 3 recalls

202472/100
Buy

168 complaints · 4 recalls

202354/100
Caution

647 complaints · 6 recalls

202264/100
Caution

240 complaints · 6 recalls

202161/100
Caution

268 complaints · 10 recalls

202084/100
Buy

147 complaints · 1 recalls

201975/100
Buy

330 complaints · 3 recalls

201872/100
Buy

609 complaints · 3 recalls

201766/100
Caution

588 complaints · 5 recalls

201664/100
Caution

536 complaints · 7 recalls

201564/100
Caution

545 complaints · 9 recalls

201464/100
Caution

433 complaints · 10 recalls

201382/100
Buy

606 complaints · 1 recalls

201289/100
Buybest year

317 complaints · 2 recalls

201187/100
Buy

361 complaints · 2 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2012?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2012 Nissan Rogue’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Nissan Rogue head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Nissan Rogue as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.