2015 Nissan Rogue MPG
The 2015 Nissan Rogue gets 22–26 mpg in the city and 26–32 on the highway (24–28 combined), across the 4 versions the EPA rated.
The most efficient pairs the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with a CVT and front-wheel drive, at 28 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with a CVT and all-wheel drive and is rated 24 mpg combined. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2014 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue FWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 32 | 28 | Regular · 317 g CO₂/mi |
| Rogue AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 31 | 27 | Regular · 327 g CO₂/mi |
| Rogue Select FWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 28 | 25 | Regular · 359 g CO₂/mi |
| Rogue Select AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 26 | 24 | Regular · 378 g CO₂/mi |
2015 Nissan Rogue fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2015 Nissan Rogue costs about $2,330 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (28 mpg combined), or roughly 16 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (24 mpg combined) comes to about $2,720 a year, $390 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2015 Nissan Rogue specs
The EPA lists one engine for the 2015 Nissan Rogue: a 2.5 L 4-cyl. It came with a CVT, in all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive versions. The EPA classes it as a small sport utility vehicle.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L | 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive; All-Wheel Drive | 4 |
2015 Nissan Rogue problems
Owners have filed 553 complaints about the 2015 Nissan Rogue with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Power train is the most-reported area (19% of component mentions), followed by air bags (13%) and electrical system (11%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 46 complaints a year: more than the 2014 (34 a year) and about as many as the 2016 (49 a year).
That ranks 8th of 17 Nissan Rogue model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 553, 30 mention a crash, 8 a fire and 23 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 141 | 19% |
| Unknown or other | 124 | 17% |
| Air bags | 99 | 13% |
| Electrical system | 82 | 11% |
| Engine | 56 | 8% |
| Structure | 39 | 5% |
| Seat belts | 28 | 4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 23 | 3% |
| Visibility/wiper | 22 | 3% |
| Service brakes | 21 | 3% |
| Seats | 17 | 2% |
| Suspension | 14 | 2% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 2% |
| Steering | 13 | 2% |
| Visibility | 13 | 2% |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 1% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 8 | 1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | <1% |
| Other/i am not sure | 2 | <1% |
| Wheels | 2 | <1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | <1% |
| Equipment | 1 | <1% |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | <1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 1 | <1% |
| Interior lighting | 1 | <1% |
| Lane departure | 1 | <1% |
| Air service brakes | 1 | <1% |
| Tires | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
I acquired a 2015 Nissan Rogue, but it seems the transmission has failed. Interestingly, the transmission is identified as a 2014 model within the 2015 vehicle. …
The passenger airbag is not activated. I bought car 6/11/26 and I don’t believe there was a problem or I did not notice it. I saw online that there was an airbag problem recall in the past.
2015 Nissan Rogue was off and parked for 20 minutes when it went up in flames. There was a recall of 2014-2016 Rogues for electrical issues that could lead to fire, but my car was NOT recalled.
2015 Nissan Rogue recalls
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2015 Nissan Rogue.
The most recent, campaign 23V093000 from February 2023, concerns electrical system.
Air bags account for 2 of the 9 campaigns, more than any other area.
15V775000 · November 20, 2015 · Power train
Problem: In the affected vehicles, due to a problem with the shift selector knob, it may be possible to shift out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: If the shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the shift selector knob, as necessary, free of charge.
15V453000 · July 21, 2015 · Latches/locks/linkages
Problem: In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: A door that does not fully latch may result in the door opening while the car is moving.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge.
15V368000 · June 12, 2015 · Equipment
Problem: The affected vehicles have incorrect tire size information on the tire labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
Risk: The labels list the incorrect tire size.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and will send them new labels with the corrected information, free of charge.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Rogue years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V093000 | February 16, 2023 | Electrical system | 2014–2020 |
| 22V024000 | January 21, 2022 | Electrical system | 2014–2016 |
| 16V911000 | December 19, 2016 | Air bags | 2015–2016 |
| 16V244000 | April 26, 2016 | Air bags | 2014–2017 |
| 16V219000 | April 15, 2016 | Structure | 2014–2016 |
| 15V012000 | January 14, 2015 | Service brakes | 2014–2015 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 2 versions of the 2015 Nissan Rogue; the best overall score is 4 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Nissan Rogues can be compared fairly. Among other 2015 models in the EPA's small sport utility vehicle class, the 2015 Subaru Outback (28 mpg), 2015 Honda CR-V (29 mpg) and 2015 Mazda CX-5 (29 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 25 | 319 | 21 | 2 |
| 2013 | 25 | 610 | 43 | 1 |
| 2014 | 28 | 440 | 34 | 10 |
| 2015 | 28 | 553 | 46 | 9 |
| 2016 | 28 | 543 | 49 | 7 |
| 2017 | 34 | 600 | 60 | 5 |
| 2018 | 34 | 669 | 74 | 3 |
Every Nissan Rogue model year compared →
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FAQ
Is the 2015 Rogue a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2015 Nissan Rogue has 46 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (8th most of 17 model years), 9 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 4 stars and up to 28 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2015 Rogue problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are power train (141), air bags (99) and electrical system (82). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2015 Rogue have?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Rogue get?
The EPA rates the versions at 24–28 mpg combined (22–26 city, 26–32 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Rogue per year?
About $2,330 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $2,720 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).