2023 Nissan Rogue vs 2023 Volkswagen Taos
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Nissan Rogue | 2023 Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 673 | 101 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 113 | 314 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 31–33 | 31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Rogue | Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 261 | 41 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 113 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 96 | 10 |
| Power Train | 65 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 51 | 21 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 52 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 32 |
| Visibility/wiper | 36 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 61 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 60 | 0 |
| Stalling | 48 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 41 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 26 | 0 |
| Overheating | 20 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 12 | 0 |
2023 Nissan Rogue
2023 Volkswagen Taos
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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.