Owners of the popular Nissan Rogue SUV have launched a major class-action lawsuit against the manufacturer, claiming the vehicles' rear windshields are prone to spontaneously shatter without any impact.
The Core Allegations of the Lawsuit
The legal action, filed in the Middle District of Tennessee on 6 January 2026, targets Nissan Motor Co. It alleges that the rear windshields fitted to 2021 through 2025 model year Nissan Rogues are fundamentally defective. According to the filed documents, the glass is "prone to spontaneously explode," sending dangerous shards flying through the cabin, sometimes while the car is being driven.
The lawsuit further accuses Nissan of knowingly concealing this critical safety information from consumers. The Independent has approached Nissan for a statement regarding the allegations.
Drivers' Terrifying Ordeals
The complaint details the frightening experiences of two named plaintiffs from New York, which form the basis of the collective action.
Nicole Delucia-Roitman of Monroe, New York, was driving her 2025 Nissan Rogue with her husband on 27 December when she heard a sudden, loud noise resembling breaking glass. After pulling over safely, she discovered the entire rear windshield had shattered. The glass remained in the frame momentarily before collapsing into the trunk, scattering fragments throughout the rear of the vehicle. She was forced to drive the damaged car home cautiously.
On the very same day, Darren Chang from Selden, New York, experienced a similar failure in his 2023 Nissan Rogue. After getting into the car with his infant child and closing the driver's door, he heard a sound like "falling ice." Glancing in the rearview mirror, he initially thought he was seeing ice patterns. It was only after driving to a local store that he realised the rear window had, in fact, completely shattered. The lawsuit states that much of the broken glass fell into the trunk, landing in the open spaces of his baby's stroller.
Legal Demands and Next Steps
The legal team representing the plaintiffs is demanding a jury trial. While the suit does not specify a precise monetary figure for damages, it estimates the total value exceeds $5 million. This would cover compensation for the affected drivers, who face repair costs and potential safety risks. The attorneys for Delucia-Roitman and Chang declined to comment further when contacted by The Independent.
The case highlights significant consumer safety concerns regarding a vehicle assembled at Nissan's plant in Tennessee. As the legal process unfolds, hundreds of other Nissan Rogue owners who may have encountered similar incidents could potentially join the action.
