2017 Nissan Rogue Sport
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 72 |
| 2018 | 89 |
| 2019 | 96 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 11 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
32% of complaints: power train — 23 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY28% of complaints: engine — 20 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I was driving my 2017 rogué sport on the freeway and suddenly it began to jerk up and down speed and I tried to brake and the brake did not respond suddenly it accelerated and went off I could not brake and I could not control it and the weather...
NHTSA ODI report, 20230808
18% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
My Rogue Sport has less than 35k mileage.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230805
7% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 5 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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 driving.
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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023.
Campaign 23V093000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (23 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (20 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 23V093000 (electrical system) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.