Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2014 Nissan Rogue
The 2014 Nissan Rogue has ten recall campaigns and 440 NHTSA complaints indicating potential issues mainly with the power train, airbags, and electrical system. Though some complaints are significant, they span several areas, providing limited conclusive data on specific faults. Buyers should carefully inspect for any signs of these problems, focusing on recalls and complaints.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Nissan Rogue has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 440 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V093000 Ignition Key May Collapse and Shut Off Vehicle NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V024000 Electrical Connector Under Dash May Corrode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V244000 Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V219000 Rear Lift Gate may Fall if Lift Gate Stays Corrode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V149000 Improper Plating on Fuel Pump may Result in Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V197000 Improper Plating on Fuel Pump may Result in Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V032000 Electrical Short Due to Water Seepage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V012000 Front Hub Assembly Bolts May Loosen and Fall Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V229000 One Lug Nut per Right Side Wheel may be Loose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V218000 Steering Assembly may Loosen NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 115 complaints
- Air Bags 74 complaints
- Electrical System 68 complaints
- Unknown or Other 65 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 64 complaints
- Engine 53 complaints
Of the 440 complaints on file, 22 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 440 complaints, owners report 22 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Interior wiring corrosion
How to check: Inspect under dash for corrosion signs.
Fuel pump failure
How to check: Check if recall repair is documented.
Improper column bolt
How to check: Verify steering feels stable and safe.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Ensure the car starts smoothly without hesitation.
Red flag: Hard starting or stalling.
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Listen for unusual engine noises or vibrations.
Red flag: Loud rattling or knocking sounds.
- 03
City driving
What to check: Test steering responsiveness and ease of handling.
Red flag: Resistance or delay in steering.
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Monitor for smooth shifting and consistent acceleration.
Red flag: Hesitation or gear slipping.
- 05
Braking at stop sign
What to check: Brakes should engage smoothly without noise.
Red flag: Grinding or excessive pedal travel.
- 06
Parking maneuver
What to check: Check for any creaks or strains during wheel turns.
Red flag: Crunching or clicking noises.
- 07
Parking
What to check: Examine electronic systems and dashboard indicators.
Red flag: Persistent error lights.
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the fuel pump recall been addressed?
- Any issues with electrical wiring or connectors?
- Is there a history of steering issues?
- Has the vehicle been in any accidents?
- Has the airbag system ever malfunctioned?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Full maintenance records
- Recall repair documentation
- Accident history report
- Title and registration
- Emission test results
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Nissan Rogue at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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