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
- 73
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 73 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 73 |
| 2018 | 95 |
| 2019 | 99 |
| 2020 | 59 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 13 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
32% · 23 reportsEngine
27% · 20 reportsShow 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, 2023-08-08
Electrical system
18% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My Rogue Sport has less than 35k mileage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-08-05
Air bags
8% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor failed. When the passenger seat is completely empty and vacant, the dashboard airbag warning light illuminates and stays on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-21
Fuel/propulsion system
7% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-08-30Electrical system23V093000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V093000 · Electrical system
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.