Side/rear Glass Problems of Nissan Rogue - part 1

Glass on the back lift gate of the vehicle shattered when closing the driver's side door. Thankfuly this happened while the car was parked, but if it happened while driving or with others around or in the back seat, being showered with glass doesn't seem very safe. I've read reports of this happening to other cars of the same make/model. It's currently being replaced by an auto glass service center. No warrnings or messages.

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The rear liftgate glass on my 2024 Nissan Rogue sv awd spontaneously shattered. There was no collision or known impact with the glass. The vehicle had aprox. 49300 miles and I had purchased it form enterprise car sales approximately one week before the incident. The rear glass suddenly shattered/imploded. I contacted Nissan consumer affairs and they opened a case under my VIN. Nissan provided me with a case number but advised that they will not provide repair assistance at this time. Enterprise car sales has been notified and is having its mechanic inspect the vehicle.

At approximately 5:45pm on 10/01/26, my rear window/glass hatch shattered. It sounded like an explosion. I was driving approximately 10 mph in rush hour traffic and immediately looked to my right, then left and was surrounded by vehicles on each side. Nothing had fell off another vehicle (I was in the middle lane), not near a bridge or overpass. I drove 1. 3 miles to a murphy gas station and got out to assess the damage.

Rear window exploded when I got in and closed my driver's door.

I parked my car this morning at work and all was normal. I left in my car at lunch time and noted that the rear glass was shattered. No signs of impact to the rear glass, just shattered in to a million pieces. I have vent visors on my car and always leave the side windows cracked to allow air flow and aid in the car's internal temperature during the day. The temperature for today, as noted on the car's temperature gauge, was 78 degrees outside. As the day went on, after the glass shattered, pieces began falling out (as it had to be driven home) and left a hole in the rear of the vehicle. I did report the incident to security at wytheville community college but did not report it to local law enforcement as there was no indication that anything had made impact with the rear glass. I do have video of the rear glass after it was first noticed but I am unable to upload it.

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I have a 2026 Nissan Rogue. The back window spontaneously "popped" and shattered. I understand there is an issue with 2025 Rogue doing this. I purchased mine in October of 2025. I was in the drivers seat and had pushed the rear hatch button to open it. It went up approximately 1/2 way and there was a loud "pop", to the point my neighbors came out to see what happened. I called my dealership and they had me bring it in. They informed me there was no recall for the glass and could not cover it under warranty because they had no "proof" it was spontaneous. I paid 100% to have my window replaced by safelite at a cost of $374. 00.

While I was driving the right passenger back window exploded which is made out of soda lime glass. During the incident, I almost lost control of the vehicle and glass got all over me and my husband. We were driving on the highway at a 70mph speed. The explosion caused me to become stunned while driving and I almost recked and caused harm to others due to the window exploding.

It was a beautiful day between 68-75 degrees. Got into my rouge around 145p and when I shut my door the entire back window just shattered. I’m calling the manufacture tomorrow as there are many complaints on the internet as well as a possible class action lawsuit.

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My driver's-side backseat window exploded and shattered into pieces while I was driving. Nothing hit the window, and I was only going 40 mph. It put me and others at risk by exploding while I was operating the vehicle, which could have caused a wreck. The explosion sounded like a gunshot going off in my car, and glass shattered into my back seat and onto me (in the driver's seat). There is a lawsuit out right now about the 2021- 2025 Nissan Rogue rear windshield randomly exploding. No other warning labels appeared before the incident. My car was parked in the shade under a tree all day, so it was not due to a change in temperature. I had been driving the car for around 30 minutes consecutively when the window shattered.

Back windshield spontaneously shattered. About 10 minutes after the car was parked a coworker heard a loud bang and noticed pieces of the window falling off of the car. When I came out (I was already inside) cracks were still appearing and pieces were falling off. I had put on the rear defrost on the way into work, about 10 minutes.

While driving on highway rear windshield exploded without any reason.

The rear tailgate window shattered while parked in the driveway. It occurred overnight and was discovered first thing in the morning. Glass fragments were propelled several feet away from the vehicle. Our 2020 Rogue spent five years parked in the exact place without any windows shattering. Our new 2026. 5 Rogue had only spent 3 months parked there when the window shattered. We brought it to the dealer who said there was no warranty on broken windows so we had it repaired on our own and our insurance covered the replacement.

On September 6, 2026, the rear liftgate window of my 2023 Nissan Rogue sv awd was discovered completely shattered while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle had been parked since approximately 7:00 a. M. And was not being driven when the glass failure occurred. There had been no known collision or prior damage to the rear glass. When the vehicle was discovered, the rear window was shattered throughout. We did not identify an obvious impact point or object that would explain the breakage. The rear wiper remained attached and there was no other apparent damage to the liftgate. Because the glass failure occurred while the vehicle was stationary and without a known impact, I am reporting this as a potential safety defect involving the rear liftgate glass. Had this occurred while the vehicle was being driven, shattered glass could have entered the passenger or cargo area and created a safety hazard. I have photographs documenting the condition of the vehicle and broken glass.

Yes. 9/4/2026 I went to get in the vehicle that was in my driveway and noticed the back glass was shattered I attempted to search the car for baseballs or rocks no evidence of foul play was found and when I shut the door when exiting the vehicle the whole back glass caved in. I was told the Rogue has a defective back glass and I am thankful I was not going down the hwy at 70 mph w my children in the back seat as this could be dangerous. It said high temps can burst the glass and it was 100 degrees the day the glass shattered but we own other vehicles that withheld that type of temp. I dont think this is fair I had to pay out of pocket to replace the glass when my vehicle is under manufacturs warranty only having 20k miles on the vehicle im a very dissatisfied customer w Nissan.

Rear windshield shattered spontaneously. I was in a restaurant drive-through and was not moving. I heard a very loud crack/bang, sounded like a shot or a brick hit my car. There was no "hole" but the entire back windshield was shattered. Once I started driving, glass started breaking away and falling into my car. There is no current recall for this, but it's a known issue for this make/model/year.

The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact entered the vehicle and there was a loud abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle, walked to the rear of the vehicle, and discovered that the rear glass had exploded. No warning lights were illuminated. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,332.

Trunk window randomly blew out it sounded like somebody shot a gun at the car it was that loud. Did not hit a bump or anything it just randomly happened while driving early in the morning. Glass shattered everywhere.

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the rear windshield exploded without impact. The contact stated that there was no injury sustained but there was broken glass on the hands. Medical attention was not needed. The local dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the insurance company. No additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 35,804.

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Rogue. While the contact’s wife was driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed with the rear defroster engaged, there was a loud banging sound coming from the vehicle, and the liftgate glass shattered. The rear glass was not impacted by an object to cause the glass to shatter. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.

Back window on liftgate spontaneously shattered while the car was being driven. There was no rock, road debris or previous cracks in the window.

The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and looking back to reverse, the contact became aware that the hatch glass had shattered. The shattered glass fell inside the trunk. There was no object found inside the trunk of the vehicle to indicate that an object had struck the glass. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was advised to file a claim with the insurance company. The failure mileage was approximately 1,300.

I drove my car home and parked it in front of my neighbors house. It was on Sunday, August 2, 2026. About 3. 5 hours later I went to move my car, and noticed that the window was shattered, with a hole on the bottom right and a hole on the bottom left. There was glass on the road and inside my vehicle. There were no rocks or object in the back of my car that would of caused that. My neighbor has a ring camera, and you could see me park my car at approximately 4:45, and around 8:00 pm you can see my father walking up to their door to ask if they heard or seen anything. There ring camera showed no one around the car from the time I parked it and until we noticed that it was shattered.

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway unattended, the rear glass shattered without impact. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where photos were taken to send to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The manufacturer informed the contact that the repair would be an out-of-pocket expense and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.

The rear windshield exploded out of nowhere while the car was parked in a parking lot.

The rear windshield in my car completely shattered today without any impact to it at all. I closed my driver's side door and when it closed the rear windshield shattered. . My [xxx] old baby was in the back seat and there was class in her rear facing car seat. . This is completely unsafe. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The back glass shattered due to what we believe was the heat. The car was parked in our driveway and shattered. There was nothing that hit or punctured the glass. The car was in direct line of home security surveillance, and there was no activity outside when the glass would have shattered.

Opened passenger rear door, then closed it. Heard a loud noise. Not realizing what it was walked around the back of the car to see the rear windshield had exploded and glass what still falling and was hitting my legs when I got back there.

The rear window shattered all of sudden.

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The rear hatch window in my 2025 Nissan Rogue rock creek with 13,500 miles spontaneously exploded out while parked. This could have caused significant injury and or damage to another person or vehicle. The entire rear window shattered. The glass could have cut someone if the vehicle was occupied when it happened. I've had to file a insurance claim which has cost me my deductible. The dealership acted like they had no clue about this being an issue and has not helped in any way to repair or offer options. So now it comes out of my pocket.

Rear window suddenly shattered.

While parked my back windshield shattered.

The rear window completely exploded with no impact from anything. The vehicle was stationary and stopped at a stoplight when it sounded like a gunshot and the rear window completely exploded. There were cracks all over the entire rear window and the window quickly started to fall apart completely. This was dangerous because there was glass falling everywhere on the road and into the car. Now the car is open to the elements. Nissan will not cover this repair under warranty and the insurance will not pay to fix this issue without charging a deductible. Nissan dealership is charging $245 to even look at the vehicle. There is currently a class action lawsuit against Nissan for this issue with other Nissan Rogues for Nissan using glass that is too thin for the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and turning on the air conditioner, a loud abnormal sound was heard, and the rear windshield independently fractured. The contact stated that the failure occurred during extremely hot outside temperatures. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the rear windshield was replaced. However, the contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and expressed relief that the grandchildren were not occupying the rear seats during the incident. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.

Car window shattered suddenly in Nissan Rogue while driving. This is a car rental from enterprise at 11 e andersen in hackensack. Staff at enterprise 545 n maple location in ridgewood, NJ, were supportive and understanding and graciously exchanged the vehicle with same make/model. I reported issue to a. K. At originating location in hackensack, NJ.

Dear Nissan consumer affairs, I am writing to formally report a serious safety issue involving my Nissan vehicle and to request full reimbursement for the repair costs I incurred as a result. On [xxx], I discovered that the rear window of my vehicle had unexpectedly shattered without any collision, impact, vandalism, or other outside force. The glass remained in place initially despite being shattered. However, when I closed the vehicle door under normal conditions, the entire rear window collapsed and fell inward. The force of simply closing the door should not cause a properly functioning rear window to fail. At no time was the vehicle involved in an accident, struck by debris, or subjected to any unusual conditions that would explain the damage. The spontaneous shattering and subsequent collapse of the glass strongly suggest a defect in the window, its installation, or another manufacturing-related issue. This incident created a significant safety hazard and could have resulted in injury to passengers. Vehicle glass is expected to withstand ordinary use, including the routine opening and closing of vehicle doors. Because this failure occurred through no fault of my own, I do not believe I should be responsible for the cost of repairs. Vehicle information: year: 2025 model: Nissan Rogue VIN: [xxx] mileage: 14,769 I respectfully request that Nissan investigate this matter and provide full reimbursement for all repair and replacement costs that will be associated with this failure. I have photographs of the shattered glass, repair documentation, and receipts available for review. I would appreciate a written response within 14 business days outlining Nissan’s position and the next steps toward resolving this matter. Thank you for your prompt attention to this serious safety concern. Sincerely, [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).