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2026 Nissan Rogue: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls

The 2026 Nissan Rogue gets 29 to 32 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 Rogue FWD at 32 mpg.

How the Rogue ranks in its class

In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, the Rogue ranks 16th of 66 for combined mileage (31 mpg), 13th (tied with 1 other) of 66 for yearly fuel cost ($2,000 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 18th of 66 for tailpipe CO2 (291 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 27 mpg, costs $2,500 a year and puts out 329 grams per mile.

Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 36 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Rogue's best version, 4 other models get the same and 194 get less. The 2026 Rogue's cheapest version costs $1,950 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 33 cost less, 2 the same and 190 more.

Nearest models in the class (places 13 to 19 of 66)

Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.

PlaceModelBest versionmpgFuel a year, cheapest versionCO2 g/mi, lowest version
132026 Hyundai Santa Fe2026 Santa Fe Hybrid AWD34$1,850258
132026 Kia Sorento2026 Sorento Hybrid AWD34$1,850110
152026 Lincoln Corsair2026 Corsair AWD PHEV33$2,600122
162026 Nissan RogueThis car2026 Rogue AWD31$2,000291
172026 Lincoln Nautilus2026 Nautilus HEV AWD30$2,100297
172026 Nissan Kicks2026 Kicks AWD30$2,100299
192026 BMW X32026 X3 xDrive3029$2,650299

Your fuel cost

Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.

$1,875 a year

2026 Rogue FWD, 3-cyl 1.5 L: 29 mpg city, 36 highway, 32 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Rogue version is $1,950 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).

32miles per gallon, combined
$0.13fuel cost per mile
469gallons a year
$9,375fuel cost over 5 years

Compare with a rival

The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.

2026 Nissan Rogue FWD
32
mpg combined
$1,875
fuel a year
2026 Lincoln Nautilus HEV AWD
30
mpg combined
$2,000
fuel a year

The Rogue costs $125 less to fuel each year.

Over 5 years the Rogue costs $625 less to fuel than the Nautilus (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).

The Rogue against its nearest rivals

Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.

Rival in 2026Best versionCombinedFuel a year, agency (15,000 miles)Against the Rogue (mileage)Agency yearly fuel cost against the RogueSide by side
2026 Lincoln Nautilus2026 Nautilus HEV AWD30 mpg$2,1002 lower$150 more a year-
2026 Nissan Kicks2026 Kicks AWD30 mpg$2,1002 lower$150 more a yearCompare
2026 BMW X32026 X3 xDrive3029 mpg$2,6503 lower$700 more a year-

Every version of the 2026 Nissan Rogue

EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.

VersionEngineGearboxDriveCityHighwayCombinedFuel a yearCO2 g/miFuel vs cheapest
2026 Rogue FWD3-cyl 1.5 LAutomatic (AV-S8)Front-wheel293632$1,950279cheapest
2026 Rogue AWD3-cyl 1.5 LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-wheel283531$2,000291+$50
2026 Rogue AWD Rock Creek3-cyl 1.5 LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-wheel273229$2,150307+$200

Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2026 version pay back?

Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Rogue; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.

Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.

Emissions

Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Rogue FWD puts out 279 grams per mile; across the 3 tested versions the figure runs from 279 to 307.

EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Rogue FWD: fuel economy score 6, greenhouse gas score 6.

Mileage by model year

Best combined figure of the Rogue gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.

Model yearBest gas versionBest hybridVersions testedAgainst 2026
201628 mpg
none24 mpg lower than 2026
201729 mpg
34 mpg62 mpg higher than 2026
201829 mpg
34 mpg62 mpg higher than 2026
201929 mpg
34 mpg42 mpg higher than 2026
202029 mpg
none23 mpg lower than 2026
202133 mpg
none81 mpg higher than 2026
202233 mpg
none41 mpg higher than 2026
202333 mpg
none81 mpg higher than 2026
202433 mpg
none41 mpg higher than 2026
202533 mpg
none51 mpg higher than 2026
2026This page32 mpg
none3this page

Compared with the 2025 model: 5 versions were tested then and 3 now; the best figure went from 33 to 32 mpg (down 1).

Version in 202620262025Change
2026 Rogue FWD, 3-cyl 1.5 L32 mpg33 mpg-1 mpg
2026 Rogue AWD, 3-cyl 1.5 L31 mpg31 mpgno change
2026 Rogue AWD Rock Creek, 3-cyl 1.5 L29 mpg29 mpgno change

2 2025 versions have no match in 2026.

Safety record

Crash-test ratings, 2026

Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.

VehicleOverallFrontSideRollover
2026 NISSAN ROGUE EARLY RELEASE SUV N/A AWD5 of 54 of 55 of 54 of 5
2026 NISSAN ROGUE LATER RELEASE SUV N/A AWDnot ratednot rated5 of 54 of 5

The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.

The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 60 complaints, 2 recalls, 0 investigations.

Includes agency records filed under: ROGUE EARLY RELEASE, ROGUE LATER RELEASE.

Owner complaints, 2026

60 complaints for the 2026 Nissan Rogue are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.

Part named in the reportsReports
Unknown Or Other14
Electrical System11
Engine10
Visibility8
Visibility/Wiper8

4 of the 60 reports say the car was in a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 3 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.

Includes agency records filed under: ROGUE EARLY RELEASE, ROGUE LATER RELEASE.

Safety recalls

2 recalls are on file for the 2026 Nissan Rogue at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.

Includes agency records filed under: ROGUE EARLY RELEASE, ROGUE LATER RELEASE.

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (prndl)

Reported 1 Jul 2026, campaign 26V419000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The instrument panel may not display the transmission gear selection indicator.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission control valve assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2026.

Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Reported 24 Dec 2025, campaign 25V912000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The incorrect-size spare tire may have been installed, which does not match the tire size and inflation pressure information on the tire placard.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 25, 2026.

More Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD for 2026

Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Rogue itself is at 31 mpg.

Other Nissan models of 2026

More Nissan models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.

Common questions

Which 2026 Nissan Rogue gets the best mileage?

The 2026 Rogue FWD with 32 mpg combined (29 city, 36 highway).

How much does a 2026 Nissan Rogue cost to fuel for a year?

The 2026 Nissan Rogue costs between $1,950 and $2,150 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Rogue FWD at $1,950; the dearest is the 2026 Rogue AWD Rock Creek at $2,150. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.

What mileage does the all-wheel-drive Rogue get?

2026 Rogue AWD: 31 mpg combined (28 city, 35 highway); 2026 Rogue AWD Rock Creek: 29 mpg combined (27 city, 32 highway).

How does the 2026 Nissan Rogue rank among 2026 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD models?

The 2026 Nissan Rogue is 16th of 66 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross at 42 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 27 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Lincoln Corsair at 33 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus at 30 mpg.

Did the Rogue change from 2025 to 2026?

The 2025 model had 5 tested versions and the 2026 model has 3. The best figure went from 33 to 32 mpg (down 1).

How did the 2026 Nissan Rogue do in crash tests?

In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 NISSAN ROGUE EARLY RELEASE SUV N/A AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4; 2026 NISSAN ROGUE LATER RELEASE SUV N/A AWD: side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.

Do owners complain about the 2026 Nissan Rogue?

60 complaints for the 2026 Nissan Rogue are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Unknown Or Other (14 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.

Does the 2026 Nissan Rogue have recalls?

The agency's database lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Nissan Rogue (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.

How fresh these numbers are

For the 2026 Nissan Rogue: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.

Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Nissan Rogue: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Nissan Rogue: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Nissan Rogue: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Nissan Rogue: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.