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2019 Nissan Rogue

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Rogue.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2019 Nissan Rogue is a compact SUV that pairs an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios and a powertrain that requires 4.9 qt of 0W‑20 oil, delivering an EPA‑rated 25 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and a combined 27 mpg. Its reliability profile shows a moderate level of owner dissatisfaction, with 330 complaints recorded for the model year—most frequently centered on service brakes—and three separate recalls issued. When placed within the broader complaint timeline spanning 1999 to 2026, the 2019 Rogue sits well above the low‑complaint baseline of 1999 (one complaint) but far below the peak of 656 complaints seen in 2023, indicating a middling but steady reliability record for this generation.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy25/31/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnSTOPOEM · verified
Tire size225/65R17 102HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165464BA1J
Spark plug224013TA1B alt 224011VA1C
Front wiper blades288904BA0C alt 288904BA1B
Serpentine belt117203TA0C
Thermostat21049ET01A alt 21200ET01A
Cabin air filter272774BU0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length184.6 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3549 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 31 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Rogue of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.50 sec — 2019 SV
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019SV 2.5L I-49.50 sec17.20 sec170 hpAWD
2020SL 2.5L I-49.40 sec17.30 sec170 hpAWD
2017SL Hybrid Pure Drive 2.0L I-4 + Elec 30-kW8.80 sec16.80 sec176 hpAWD
2017SL Hybrid Pure Drive 2.0L I-4 + Elec 30-kW9.10 sec17.00 sec176 hpAWD
2016SL 2.5L I-49.00 sec16.80 sec170 hpAWD
2016SL 2.5L I-49.10 sec17.00 sec170 hpAWD
2014SL 2.5L I-48.90 sec17.00 sec170 hpAWD
2014SL 2.5L I-48.90 sec16.90 sec170 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.9 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan NS-3 CVT Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.4 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidNissan NS-3 CVT Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.4 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidNissan NS-3 CVT Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.3 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts80 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts31 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts31 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub188.0
Rear Wheel Hub92.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)1000 Inspection Mode 1 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)1000 Inspection Mode 1 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)650 rpm

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance660 cca

Service checks

RPM72.5
RPM51.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 32.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 62.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 32.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 65.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: .945; Rear: .551
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0008

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
117 inch lbs., Step 2: 52 inch lbs., Step 3: 84 inch lbs.17 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
117 inch lbs., Step 2: 17 inch lbs., Step 3: 52 inch lbs., Step 4: 96 inch lbs.17 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: 0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 14 ft. lbs., Step 4: 60°.20 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 14 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°.22 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6022 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
131.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6031 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 100°, Step 3: Fully loosen all bolts in reverse order., Step 4: 30 ft. lbs., Step 5: Turn 100°, Step 6: Turn 100°.30 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
137 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 60°, Step 3: Fully loosen all bolts., Step 4: 29 ft. lbs., Step 5: Turn 75°, Step 6: Turn 75°.37 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
125 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°.25 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 125,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Nissan Rogue stands out as a relative bright spot in the generation’s federal complaint trend, with 330 complaints—a sharp decline from the 609 recorded in 2018 and 591 in 2017, and well below the later spike to 656 in 2023. Recalls held steady at 3, matching the 2018 figure and remaining lower than the 5 to 10 recalls seen in many surrounding years, while TSBs dropped to 166 from 242 in 2018 and 261 in 2017, indicating fewer technical service bulletins issued. The top complaint areas for 2019 center on service brakes and forward collision avoidance, with 27 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint, though the data does not specify root causes. This year falls in a trough of reported issues between earlier and later peaks, suggesting improved reliability for this model year. Overall, the 2019 Rogue appears to be a solid used purchase within the generation, but a pre-purchase inspection of the brake and forward collision systems is warranted given the complaint patterns.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
166
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
330
Owner complaints
27 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 330 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes55
Forward Collision Avoidance45
Unknown Or Other24
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance23
Electrical System19
Power Train11
Seats7
Engine6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 12/09/2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be…

21V839000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)Reported 26/10/2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse. Remedy: Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 166 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB15-049CC2026-03-30Electrical SystemTELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G…
NTB19-042F2025-02-20Electrical SystemAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Rogue take?

4.9 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Rogue have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Rogue get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 31 highway / 27 combined mpg.