A growing controversy in the U.S. is putting Nissan’s popular Rogue crossover under the spotlight.
A legal battle is unfolding in the United States around the compact Nissan Rogue, as owners allege a potentially dangerous defect involving the rear glass. According to the lawsuit, the glass can shatter without any impact or warning, catching drivers completely off guard. Plaintiffs claim they were never notified of any risk in advance and, after the incidents occurred, were denied warranty coverage. As a result, many owners say they were forced to involve their insurance companies and pay out of pocket to deal with the damage.
The class-action lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. It covers Nissan Rogue models built between 2021 and 2025 and highlights two nearly identical cases: a sudden loud bang, shattered rear glass, and a vehicle that becomes difficult—or unsafe—to use.
One of the plaintiffs, Nicole DeLucia-Reutman, leased a 2025 Rogue in May 2025. Seven months later, with roughly 9,400 miles on the odometer, she says the rear window suddenly exploded. She managed to pull over safely and initially saw the glass still sitting in the frame, before it collapsed into the cargo area, scattering shards throughout the rear of the cabin. When she contacted Nissan, she was told the damage was not covered under warranty. Her insurer stepped in, but with replacement parts still on order, the crossover remains unusable.
The second plaintiff, Darren Chang, leased a 2023 Rogue in April 2024. About eight months later, his vehicle suffered the same type of rear glass failure. While insurance covered most of the repair costs, he now expects to pay an additional $260 to replace the rear wiper, which was damaged by flying glass.
The lawsuit suggests the issue may stem from thin soda-lime glass that is prone to manufacturing defects. It also alleges that replacement glass suffers from the same flaw and that Nissan was aware of the problem but failed to disclose it. The plaintiffs are seeking typical remedies, including a recall, a free replacement program, an extended warranty on rear glass, or buybacks for affected vehicles. The filing also notes that similar complaints have previously been raised against Acura involving RDX models from the 2019–2023 model years.