general problems of the 2020 Nissan Rogue

35 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2020 Nissan Rogue. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2020 Nissan Rogue based on all problems reported for the 2020 Rogue.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2026

Unknown driver door will not lock via key fob or button. Actuator appears to be faulty. Car has been left unlocked without me knowing numerous time. I have to manually lock/unlock the door. It does stay locked durning driving but, may be manually locked. The auto lock safety feature no longer works.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2025

Started the car and then the engine caught fire. Front of the car is completely charred and fire had to be put out by the fire department. Car is totaled now. This complaint has been raised with Nissan consumer affairs.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2025

The car door lock actuator failed prematurely. Part should last 10 to 20 years. It's not locking the door or if it is locked it won't let you in or out. Big issue regarding safety. I know past models had a recall. Unfortunately haven't heard anything on it for my model year. Getting repair done for my own safety out of pocket.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2025

The fuel gauge has failed. The ac unit has been finicky since I purchased the vehicle and has already received one repair. Fuel gauge has been reading incorrectly for 2 weeks now. Read that it is a common issue for the Nissan Rogue sports. A few days ago my forward collision warning came on and said system error. There were no objects in front of me or stuck to the vehicle.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2025

The front driver and passenger door lock do not function properly. Both with key locks and in door lock switches. The car has less than 35k miles.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2025

Cooling fan is defective.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2025

Engine shut off while waiting at a red light when pressing the gas pedal, everything else working find gear shit moving but car like disconnected,then 1 week later shuts off again at a drive through while pressing the brakes , remote start has never worked in the vehicle which is equipped with one, sometimes the screens shuts off while driving having to turn on and off the car multiple times until it works.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2025

Corrosion in the under-dash electrical connector caused by water/moisture.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2024

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the vehicle was not able to start with the malfunction with the key system error message was displayed. The contact noticed a failure with the battery had been drained, and the contact was able to charge the battery. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2024

I have a constant aeb warning light on the dashboard.

11 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2024

The ignition switch (push start button) stopped working. At the time, the key fob batteries were new. The key fobs were still working - the lock/unlock worked, the trunk release worked, and the remote start even worked. The 'trick' of holding the tip of the key fob to the start button did not start the car. This is a safety hazard because my car will not start. Luckily I was at home, but I could have been stranded somewhere. My car is currently at a Nissan dealership. I was hoping that the computer codes just needed to be reset. However, they are telling me the body control module needs to be replaced. I would like the bcm investigated by the NHTSA. Previous years of the Nissan Rogue have had bcm issues. My particular car has not been in any circumstance that would make the bcm go bad - it's only four years old and has not been exposed to flood or extreme heat/cold. The 'key battery low' light came on the dash a couple weeks prior. I had just replaced the key fob battery in both fobs the day before the start button issue. The car is currently cochran Nissan south hills 3200 w. Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15216 412-245-4540 I have not yet authorized repairs.

12 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2024

The microphone has stopped working. This makes hands free phone operation impossible. Mileage 43111. The sudden loss of this function lead to confusion and distraction while operating the vehicle. The dealer has not yet seen the issue as the are no trustworthy dealers in existence that I'm aware of. The problem seems common enough given a recall of the 2018 model for the same problem.

13 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2023

2020 Nissan roogue s. The doors lock randomly when in vehicle or away from vehicle without using the key fob.

14 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/19/2023

The trunk will open and as you are putting stuff in the trunk it will automatically start shutting and does not stop even though you are under it. Very dangerous. You have to quickly get out of the way. I don't know exactly when it started but it's been awhile.

15 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2023

2020 Nissan Rogue sport s awd - the entire car unexpectedly shut down (I. E. : exactly as if the car was completely off) while driving on two separate occasions, almost causing massive accidents and potential severe injury and/or death for everyone affected. Fortunately, I immediately reacted to get on a shoulder lane and allow the car to slow down, even though the car had no power steering, breaks that malfunctioned, and an electrical system/lights that completely went dead. This is all due to the jackknife key recall, which was not properly disclosed by the dealership, and which Nissan refuses to properly address and fix the matter even while acknowledging that an accident could have caused severe bodily injury and/or death. Also, the recall permanent fix is negligent due to the fact that the key fob would have a plastic spacer that would require key fob to have the key out in the open position at all times. The issue is that the key fob was never engineered to be in an open position at all times, so it would most likely break fast. This would require the consumer to now pay thousands of dollars to have a a new key fob made and to replace the affected areas of the key slot. Nissan should be responsible for finding a permanent fix , which should be to replace all affected parts with new ones, instead of inserting a cheap plastic spacer in the key fob which would require it to stay erect 24/7 all in the name of profits. The lives of our family members, kids, loved ones, and anyone affected are more important than Nissan's cheap fix (a cheap plastic spacer that probably costs less than $0. 99 to produce, all in the name of increased profits and decreased costs by finding the most unsafest and cheapest solution possible. What if the spacer breaks, since the key will get destroyed being erect 24/7 in someone's pocket all day, and this happens again! Nissan should be mandated to either replace all affected parts with completely new parts or buy the car back above value.

16 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2023

The key fob and vehicle are not "reading" each other. The Rogue doesn't recognize the key. This has left me unable to start the vehicle on numerous occasions and I have been stranded.

17 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2023

Vehicle has 61k miles and the a/c began blowing cold and hot intermittently as the car was idle but no engine lights were coming on. 5 days later a mechanic was able to look at vehicle and discovered the one fan responsible for entire car wasn’t not coming on and it was only the air being pushed into the front of vehicle by having it in motion that was turning the fan thus making the vehicle blow cold air when in motion and keeping the engine cooled. No warning lights were coming on and staying on.

18 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2023

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v093000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

19 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2023

Unknown car has moved forward into drive while on park lock not working.

20 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2023

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan rouge. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle stopped at a red light and the power of the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer, who suggested the contact proceed with taking the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

21 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/18/2023

After getting gas, I went to start my car and it started malfunctioning like it was having an electrical shortage. The battery was jumped off and it started like normal. The battery, alternator, & starter were tested and everything checked out, except the battery wasnt charged.

22 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2023

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Rogue sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v093000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

23 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2023

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Rogue sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v093000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

24 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2022

My 2020 Nissan sport braked while I was driving and then lost power completely and would not accelerate no matter how much or how long I pressed the gas pedal. This occurred for no reason and there was no obstacle in front of the vehicle. This is a very serious problem and could cause a serious accident. A message appeared in the instrumental panel saying “warning malfunction” and the symbol of two cars colliding appeared.

25 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2022

Usb port in console caught fire while vehicle was parked total loss.

26 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2022

The sunroof is and side of the front window leak and caused the electrical system to fault. It happened in my 2017 Rogue and again in my 2020. I have had it fixed twice and it still does it. They say it’s from dirt but as soon as they ran diagnostics and cleaned it out it leaks again. I have photos and documentation of both visits to the dealership and pics of the leaking.

27 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2022

Over the past 6 months was when the following electrical issues began. I was traveling around 25 mph when my foward collison warning signaled and led to the automatic braking emergency engaging. There was no other vehicle or object around. I was in the countryside. The weather was clear. If this were to happen under different circumstances on a busy highway it would have caused an accident, most likely fatalities. The other drivers would have had no warning because the vehicle does brake hard even stop abruptly depending on speed. The vehicle locked up and I didn't have control over my vehicle anymore. Also more then once the forward collison light came on when it was raining and/or dense fog. The brakes did not engage and the alarm did not sound but the warning still showed on the dash. It eventually stopped showing on my dash as I drove, but I did pull over and wipe the sensor area. Another problem I'm encountering is the parking collison warning. Sensors are detecting something and being activated when there is no object behind vehicle. I even got out of vehicle to make sure because I didn't see anything in my camera. When I made sure there was nothing obstructing my travel I preceeded and the sensor stopped beeping. I have checked the Nissan website and entered my VIN but unfortunately there were no recalls for these malfunctioning sensors.

28 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2021

Breaks slammed on without warning with nothing in front of vehicle. There where no vehicles within a mile ahead. There where 4 people in the vehicle and the seat belts did not lock up and passengers where slammed into the dash. The breaks have locked up twice now.

29 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2021

The radio will cut off screen for the radio goes out and when I was backing up the screen went black. The radio went out more then 3 times this has happen multiple times. The first time I can remember was September 30, 2021 and latest was like June 2022 can’t remember the time in between.

30 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2020

Driving down ohio pike after a short stop, car felt like it was driving in a low gear or not shifting and the manual option was not engaged. Traveling approximately 35-45 mph for about a mile or so when all of a sudden the steering wheel jerked to the left and car decelerated into oncoming traffic turn lane. Thankfully no one was in turn lane. I put car in park, collected my thoughts, daughter reached over and put hazards on. There were no warning lights on the dashboard and the weather was cloudy but dry conditions. I was able to drive the car to a parking lot across the two lanes, turn the car off, restar it drive it around the parking lot and then attempt to drive it to Nissan dealership 3 miles away. The car still seemed to not drive like it was in the correct gear so pulled off into a restaurant parking lot and eventually was towed to closest Nissan. It has been one week, I still do not have my car back because dealership will not release it back to me for safety reasons. The dealership indicated they are working with Nissan. I was given a loaner car to get home in another state. This is is a lease car that I am paying for and not able to use and now I am scared to drive. As of now dealership told me a wire came loose from the computer.

31 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2020

Aeb light flashes on and off at random driving times. Sent in for inspection no code generated but have videos of each one. Safety feature that is no longer a safety feature, but a hazard to self and others while driving. When ur car stops would be my #1 one indicator especially on the freeway and at random times= accident, the possible death of self and others! no, the dealer cant no regenerate the code. No other inspection except the local dealer. No other warnings. Light just randomly appeared 2 days after the purchase of the car, a few months later, etc same pattern. Was informed weather, then dirt. Not sure how a person can avoid weather; fog, condensation, moisture. Or bugs hitting ur windshield or review mirrors while driving. I would have to bubble wrap my car for that and those things not to possibly effect this sensor.

32 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2020

Back up camera went black when I was trying to reverse.

33 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2020

Our 2020 Nissan rouge sv has experienced a failure of the driver door electric door actuator. It will not lock using the electric door lock buttons inside the car, the button on the exterior door handle, or using the fob. The result is that you think the car is locked, but the driver door is not locked and opening the door causes the car alarm to go off (the car thinks it is locked). The lock can be manually locked and unlocked using the manual actuator (inside the car on the handle). This problem is described on the internet and there is at least one class action lawsuit in discussion (https://sauderschelkopf. Com/automotive/Nissan-altima-and-rogue-door-lock-failure-class-action-investigation/). This failure could result in safety issues (thinking the door is locked when it is not) both while driving at highway speeds or during an emergency exit scenario where you cannot unlock the door. I think it should be a mandatory recall to fix these door locks by Nissan. In the meantime, I will try to "fix" it in our car (but will save the bad parts). I have not contacted my dealer (don't really like them). There were no warnings other than we started setting off the car alarm when we opened the door that should have been locked.

34 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2020

While my girlfriend was driving to work on 2/28 the main monitor display went completely blank and never came back on. Display did come back on when she started the car to come home from work that day. Today 3/5 while driving to work she heard an alert noise and noticed the aeb warning indicator was on and said warning malfunction . There was nothing in the road and no traffic around her I did make a service appointment for Friday 3/6, 7:45 am at hoselton Nissan.

35 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2020 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, when the assist emergency braking where applied independently. The contact stated assist emergency braking( aeb) warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle began to decelerate it's speed and the warning light disappeared. The contact stated he was able to continue to drive to his destination. The contact stated he and his wife had experience the failure 4-5 times in inclement weather. The vehicle was taken to local dealer beau townsend Nissan located at 1050 w national rd, vandalia, OH 45377, where it was diagnosed with front sensor was dirty and needing to be cleaned. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 21,000. Dp.


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