2023 Nissan Rogue vs 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Nissan Rogue | 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 673 | 59 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 113 | 340 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 31–33 | 26–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Rogue | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 261 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 113 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 96 | 5 |
| Power Train | 65 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 51 | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 52 | 7 |
| Visibility/wiper | 36 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 61 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 60 | 0 |
| Stalling | 48 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 41 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 26 | 0 |
| Overheating | 20 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 12 | 0 |
2023 Nissan Rogue
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.