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2014 Nissan Rogue

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Rogue.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2014 Nissan Rogue is an SUV featuring an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios and an engine that requires 4.9 quarts of 0W-20 API oil. This model delivers an EPA-rated fuel economy of 25/31/27 mpg. With 10 recalls and 433 owner complaints—predominantly in the power train—the 2014 model sits within a broader history spanning 1999 to 2026 that ranges from a low of one complaint in 1999 to a peak of 656 in 2023.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque72-87 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 sizeP225-55R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165464BA1J
Spark plug224013TA1B
Battery244103JA2A
Front wiper blades288904BA1B alt 288904BA0C
Serpentine belt117204BA0B
Thermostat21200EA000 alt 21049ED00A
Cabin air filter272774BU0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height67.7 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3455 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.

8.9–9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.90 sec — 2014 SL
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014SL 2.5L I-48.90 sec17.00 sec170 hpAWD
2014SL 2.5L I-48.90 sec16.90 sec170 hpAWD
2014SL 2.5L I-49.10 sec17.00 sec170 hpAWD
2016SL 2.5L I-49.00 sec16.80 sec170 hpAWD
2016SL 2.5L I-49.10 sec17.00 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
2019SV 2.5L I-49.50 sec17.20 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 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 72-87 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0-26.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.2 Pints
Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.9 qt
Transfer Case Fluid80W-90 · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity0.7 Pints

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts31 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-26.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts72-87 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub133-136 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub92 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub133-136 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)CVT: 650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary ResistanceExcept 0 or Between terminals 1 and 2 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary ResistanceExcept 0 Between terminals 1 and 3
Ignition Timing10, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.00-1.10 lbs
Oil TypeNISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent
Oil Capacity5.00-5.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance11.1-14.5 ohms
Engine Compression176-205 PSI. 14.5 Maximum variation PSI
Engine Oil Pressure14 psi @ Idle, 43 psi @ 2000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash0.009-0.013 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.010-0.013 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket25 ft-lbs / 32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle122 ft-lbs / 62 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.059 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.059 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0008 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0014 in / 0.0028 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.024 in / 0.63 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.024 in / 0.63 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 7.01.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 14 ft. lbs., Step 4: 9022 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
131 ft. lbs., step 2: 6031 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages
1tighten bolts in order 37 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
2tighten bolts in order turn 60 degrees60 degrees
3loosen bolts in order
4tighten bolts in order 29 ft. lbs.29 ft. lbs
5tighten bolts in order turn 75 degrees75 degrees
6Check diameter of bolts at two points, 12 mm 55 mm from the end. Whenever the difference between these two points exceeds the limit of 0.23 mm, replace bolts. Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surface of mounting bolts.
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 12.00 mm from thread end and point B = 55.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 0.23 mm use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

137.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
260 degrees60 degrees
3Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order360 degrees
429.0 ft. lbs.29 ft. lbs
575 degrees75 degrees
675 degrees75 degrees
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)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
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 2014 Nissan Rogue sits at a notable inflection point in the generation record: complaints dropped sharply from 606 in 2013 to 433, but recalls surged from just 1 in 2013 to 10 in 2014—matching the highest recall count in the entire dataset (tied with 2021). TSBs more than doubled from 127 to 331 in a single year, suggesting Nissan issued a flood of technical service bulletins to address emerging problems. This pattern indicates 2014 was a year where the manufacturer actively responded to issues, likely including the top complaint areas of Power Train (75), Air Bags (51), and Fuel/Propulsion System (38), with 22 crash complaints and 7 fire complaints on record. Compared to 2015 and 2016, which maintained elevated complaints (546 and 536) and high recalls (9 and 7), the 2014 model appears to be where significant problems crystallized and were addressed through warranty interventions. The concrete takeaway: the 2014 model year shows signs of active problem-solving by the manufacturer, but the combination of elevated recalls, high TSB volume, and safety-related complaint categories (air bags, fuel system) warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection and verification that all applicable recalls have been completed before buying.

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
331
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
433
Owner complaints
22 involved a crash · 7 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 433 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train75
Air Bags51
Fuel/Propulsion System38
Unknown Or Other33
Electrical System28
Structure18
Engine17
Vehicle Speed Control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V244000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant ClassificationReported 26/04/2016

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50… Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control…

16V219000Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/StrutReported 15/04/2016

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured July 31, 2013, to January 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear lift gate support stays may corrode… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear tailgate stays, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 331 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…
NTB12-103I2024-06-06Power TrainCVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…

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 2014 Rogue take?

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

Does the 2014 Rogue have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 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.