2017 Nissan Rogue Sport Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport.

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Complaints
96
Crashes
8
Fires
2
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#123 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:72,792 mi
Crash-related:1
#220 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:42,700 mi
Crash-related:1
#313 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:75,298 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport.

Transmission / Drivetrain
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
72,792
Engine Problems
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
42,700
Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
75,298
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
37,000
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,625
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~712,458 vehicles.

23V093000Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender
~712,458 affected

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.

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2017 Nissan Rogue Sport — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport has 96 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 23 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (23 complaints, avg 72,792 mi); Engine Problems (20 complaints, avg 42,700 mi); Electrical Faults (13 complaints, avg 75,298 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 57,806 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport include 8 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 712,458 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Rogue Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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