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2020 Nissan Rogue

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Rogue.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2020 Nissan Rogue operates with an Automatic (variable gear ratios) transmission and an engine requiring 4.8 qt of 0W-20 oil, achieving EPA estimated fuel economy of 25/31/27 mpg. Ownership data for this specific model year records 147 total owner complaints with the Forward Collision Avoidance system identified as the top complaint area, accompanied by 1 recall. When positioned against the model complaint history spanning 1999-2026, the 2020 Rogue sits well below the peak of 656 complaints recorded in 2023 and above the low of 1 complaint in 1999, indicating a moderate reliability standing within the vehicle's long-term data set.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.8 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
Front wiper blades288904BA1B alt 288904BA0C
Serpentine belt117203TA0C
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 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.

9.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.40 sec — 2020 SL
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020SL 2.5L I-49.40 sec17.30 sec170 hpAWD
2019SV 2.5L I-49.50 sec17.20 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 4.8 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan NS-3 CVT Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.3 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.125 pt
Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Blue Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity8.6 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · Synthetic

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts80.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug TypeFXE20HE11C
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing10 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.045 - 1.155 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-8
Oil Capacity3.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca
Standard BCI Group Number35

Service checks

RPM51.0
Residual Pressure51.0 PSI is approximate. psi

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
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: .945; Rear: .551
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0008
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0014; Rear: .0028
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 6.811

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
117.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 17.0 inch lbs., Step 3: 52.0 inch lbs., Step 4: 96.0 inch lbs.17 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen all bolts., Step 3: 14.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 60-65°20 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
131.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°31 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°, Step 3: Loosen all bolts. Step 4: 29.0 ft. lbs., Step 5: 75°, Step 6: 75°37 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 7,500 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 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miKeyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 60,000 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 2020 Nissan Rogue represents a notable inflection point in the vehicle’s federal record, particularly within its third generation (2014–2020). Complaints dropped sharply to 147 from 330 in 2019, the lowest since 2013, while recalls fell to just one—far below the 3–10 range seen in the preceding five years. This suggests Nissan addressed many reliability concerns before the 2021 redesign, though the data doesn’t specify root causes for the remaining complaints, which were concentrated in forward collision avoidance (23) and electrical systems (14). The 2021 model year saw a rebound in recalls (10) and complaints (270), indicating potential teething issues with the new generation, while 2023’s spike to 656 complaints suggests persistent or emerging problems. With only nine crash-related complaints and six fire reports, the 2020’s safety record appears comparatively stable. **Takeaway: The 2020 Rogue is a strong used purchase, offering a rare combination of low complaints and recalls within its generation.**

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
122
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
147
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 6 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 147 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Forward Collision Avoidance23
Unknown Or Other17
Electrical System14
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance11
Seats6
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other5
Engine5
Air Bags5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V093000Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/SenderReported 16/02/2023

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while… Remedy: Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 122 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 2020 Rogue take?

4.8 qt of Nissan 0W-20 Synthetic, per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 Rogue have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 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.