2017 Nissan Rogue
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 429 |
| 2009 | 320 |
| 2010 | 282 |
| 2011 | 362 |
| 2012 | 317 |
| 2013 | 608 |
| 2014 | 437 |
| 2015 | 550 |
| 2016 | 539 |
| 2017 | 596 |
| 2018 | 666 |
| 2019 | 333 |
| 2020 | 149 |
| 2021 | 283 |
| 2022 | 254 |
| 2023 | 692 |
| 2024 | 188 |
| 2025 | 176 |
| 2026 | 33 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
20% of complaints: power train — 122 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and cvt.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
After getting a flat tire, I used the spare that comes stock with the vehicle. As soon as I started driving, it said the tire was the incorrect size. I kept driving just trying to get the car home.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260721
Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER
19% of complaints: service brakes — 114 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
CRASH FIRE INJURY14% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 86 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Forward collision warning failed leading to accident. Automatic emergency braking didnât engage leading to accident. I didnât have ANY warning of impending collision. The car made no attempt to brake or alert.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230922
FRONT EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED TO BRAKE THE CAR WHEN THERE WAS ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CAR AND RESULTED IN A CRASH. MY CAR HIT ANOTHER CAR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171110
Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
12% of complaints: electrical system — 73 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and alternator/generator/regulator.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Left me stranded on Mexico border.. battery shorts out . Charge port takes emery from phone instead of supplying it.. shorts out after closing hood for no reason fried battery black residue left behind around battery like fire happened.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260714
Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12% of complaints: air bags — 71 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TRAVELING HOME APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MPH AND HIT A DEER. SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT, FRONT AND HOOD OF MY CAR WITH THE HOOD BUCKLING AND WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED!
NHTSA ODI report, 20171122
Door/curtain airbags deployed suddenly without an accident and caused seatbelt to lock.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260710
SAFETY TIMELINE
Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.
Campaign 16V244000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The recliner joints on the lower seat frame for the rear seats may have improper welds.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat frames and replace any defective lower seat frames, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 17V663000 — check if this car was fixed
False Automatic Emergency Braking
False Automatic Emergency Braking
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.
Remedy: Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B6.
Campaign 21V839000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Rogue vehicles. Water may leak into and corrode the dash side harness connector.
Remedy: Dealers will apply grease and repair any corroded connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Campaign 22V875000 — check if this car was fixed
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 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (122 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (114 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (86 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 16V244000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V663000 (seat belts, seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V839000 (engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V875000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V093000 (electrical system) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2017 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Nissan Rogue is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Rogue?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Rogue have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.