Used car safety, rank #159 of 188
Nissan Rogue 2WD Safety Rating (2021-23)
Real IIHS driver death rates for the 2021-23 Nissan Rogue 2WD, a small SUV, compared with its class and with the current model.
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The 2021-23 Nissan Rogue 2WD has an IIHS driver death rate of 59 per million registered vehicle years against a small SUVs average of 38, which is 55% above the class average. That places it #159 of 188 used vehicles with a safety score of 20.0/100.
What the Nissan Rogue death rate means
At 59 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, the Nissan Rogue 2WD is 55% worse than the small SUVs average of 38. The 95% confidence interval is 34 to 84, which overlaps the class average, so some of the gap may be chance.
The other-driver death rate of 77 measures the opposite risk: how many drivers of other vehicles died in crashes with a Nissan Rogue. Its 95% confidence interval is 52β103. It is higher than the Nissan Rogue's own driver death rate, the usual pattern for this class. Remember that death rates describe vehicles and their drivers together: IIHS adjusts for driver age and gender, but not for where or how carefully people drive. Our score weights this model's own rate at 70% and its class at 30%; see how we rank used cars.
Compared with similar used SUVs
The safest small SUVs in the IIHS study, by our score, with the Nissan Rogue 2WD highlighted. It ranks 9 of the 9 shown; the class leader is the Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-in hybrid 4WD at a death rate of 5.
| Vehicle | Years | Death rate | Score | Reliability | Used price |
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| Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-in hybrid 4WD | 2021-23 | 5 (0 to 15) | 76.9 | n/a | n/a |
| Ford Escape hybrid 4WD | 2020-23 | 6 (0 to 17) | 75.7 | n/a | n/a |
| Hyundai Tucson hybrid 4WD | 2022-23 | 7 (0 to 22) | 74.6 | n/a | n/a |
| Toyota RAV4 hybrid 4WD | 2020-23 | 15 (7 to 23) | 63.8 | n/a | n/a |
| Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD | 2020-23 | 17 (4 to 29) | 60.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mazda CX-5 4WD | 2020-23 | 17 (8 to 27) | 60.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Hyundai Tucson 4WD | 2022-23 | 20 (2 to 38) | 57.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Hyundai Tucson 2WD | 2022-23 | 21 (0 to 45) | 56.3 | n/a | n/a |
| Nissan Rogue 2WD (this page) | 2021-23 | 59 (34 to 84) | 20.0 | n/a | n/a |
Class average for small SUVs: 38 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years.
The new Nissan Rogue
Death rates lag the market by several years. For the current Nissan Rogue we score IIHS crash tests instead; here is how the latest model years rate on our new-car scale.
| Model year | Model | IIHS award | New-car score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nissan Rogue | No award | 87.7 |
New-car scores use a different scale (crash tests, not death rates) and are not directly comparable with the 20.0 used-car score above.
International crash test results
Sold as Nissan X-Trail in Europe and Australia. Same platform.
Euro NCAP (2022)
ANCAP (2022)
International test results are for the same-generation model sold in those markets. Body structures are typically identical across regions. Euro NCAP vs IIHS explained.
Safety recalls for the Nissan Rogue 2WD
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must repair free of charge, however old the car and whoever owns it now. On a used car this matters more than on a new one: the work is only done if a previous owner took it in.
6 recall campaigns on the 2023 model year, covering engine and engine cooling, seat belts, air bags, seats.
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Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk: Engine failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, inspect for diagnostic trouble codes, and test drive the vehicle, free of charge. The dealer may also inspect the oil pan for metal debris, and replace the engine if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge.
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Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026.
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Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.
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Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge.
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Seat belts: critical fasteners
Risk: A loose rear seat belt anchor fastener may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt anchor bolts. Additionally, dealers will apply warning labels to the seat belt attachment points to indicate the bolt size and torque value required for any future seat belt repair. Repairs will be performed free of charge.
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Seats: critical fasteners
Risk: An unsecured seat with broken welds may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat rail clearance, and if necessary, replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-16. A campaign covers a range of build dates, not every car of the model year, and IIHS reports this nameplate across several years while these results are for 2023. Confirm against the VIN. Recalls do not affect the death rate on this page.
Nissan Rogue 2WD: Common Questions
Is the Nissan Rogue 2WD a safe car?
Not on this measure: its drivers died at a higher rate than its class average. IIHS recorded a driver death rate of 59 per million registered vehicle years for the 2021-23 Nissan Rogue 2WD, 55% above the class average (38 for small SUVs). That earns a used-car safety score of 20.0 out of 100 and rank #159 of 188 used vehicles.
What is the Nissan Rogue 2WD driver death rate?
59 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, with a 95% confidence interval of 34 to 84. Drivers of other vehicles that collided with a Nissan Rogue died at a rate of 77 per million. Source: IIHS driver death rates by make and model, covering 2021-23 models.
How does the Nissan Rogue 2WD compare with other small SUVs?
The small SUVs class averages 38 driver deaths per million; the Nissan Rogue 2WD sits at 59. Among the 9 small SUVs compared above it ranks 9 by safety score; the top of that group is the Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-in hybrid 4WD with a death rate of 5.