2017 Nissan Rogue Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Nissan Rogue. Part of Generation 2 — 2014–2020.

20162018
Complaints
846
per 10K Sold
21.0
US Sales
403,465
Crashes
90
Fires
7
Injuries
83
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2017 Nissan Rogue Problems

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

#1114 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:51,627 mi
Crash-related:6
#2109 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:28,395 mi
Crash-related:18
#370 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:27,557 mi
Crash-related:23
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Nissan Rogue.

Transmission / Drivetrain
114
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
51,627
Brakes
109
complaints
Crashes
18
Fires
Avg Miles
28,395
Airbags
70
complaints
Crashes
23
Fires
Avg Miles
27,557
Engine Problems
69
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
32,557
Electrical Faults
63
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
43,167
Unintended Acceleration
39
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
21,973
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
37
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
44,942
Seat-Related Issues
27
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
37,751
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
62,396
Steering Defects
22
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
30,477
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
21
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
8,823
Body Structure
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
28,582
Fuel System
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,827
Electronic Stability Control
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
28,612
Seat Belt Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
29,183
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
23,240
Headlight/Taillight Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
41,000
Wipers & Visibility
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,000
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
30,000
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Crash Imminent Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Cvt
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance:Software:Pedestrian/Cyclist/Object/Obstacle/ Recognition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Nissan Rogue

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,145,408 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.

22V875000Electrical System:wiring
~125,215 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Rogue vehicles. Water may leak into and corrode the dash side harness connector.

21V839000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm) · Hybrid Propulsion System
~5,905 affected

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.

17V663000Seats · Seat Belts
~4,883 affected

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

16V244000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~3,296,947 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

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2017 Nissan Rogue — FAQ

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

Is the 2017 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2017 Nissan Rogue has 846 NHTSA complaints, 90 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 114 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Nissan Rogue?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (114 complaints, avg 51,627 mi); Brakes (109 complaints, avg 28,395 mi); Airbags (70 complaints, avg 27,557 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 35,458 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Nissan Rogue include 90 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 83 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 have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,145,408 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?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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

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

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