2026 Nissan Rogue vs 2026 Toyota RAV4
On the public data alone the RAV4 edges it 4–0.
| 2026 Nissan Rogue | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Compact SUV | Compact SUV |
| Powertrains | Gas | Hybrid |
| Best combined mpg | 32 | 43 |
| Safety Signal | 84 | 100 |
| NHTSA recalls | 2 | 0 |
| Critical recalls | 0 | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 37 | 28 |
| NHTSA overall stars | — | — |
2026 Nissan Rogue
The 2026 Nissan Rogue is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Rogue FWD, is EPA-rated at 32 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model ye
A2026 Toyota RAV4
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the RAV4, is EPA-rated at 43 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year
Recalls at a glance
Rogue
Power Train
highProblem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The instrument panel may not display the transmission gear selection indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
Risk: A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission control valve assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PD198. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.
Tires
highProblem: 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: Incorrect spare tire pressure information on the placard may lead to incorrect inflation of the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 25, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PD180. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 6, 2026.
RAV4
No recalls on file.
Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.