The Lemon Index2017 Nissan Rogue.
The 2017 Nissan Rogue is better than average by owner complaints: 265 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 62, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 27 to 34 mpg combined. The best Nissan Rogue year is 2012.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 100 YouTube videos about the 2014–2020 Nissan Rogue, 15.0M views. The 2017 is the same generation.
- Heat, A/C & blend door872K views
How To Change A 2017 - 2020 Nissan Rogue Cabin Air Filter - Remove Replace Replacement LocationPYR Automotive · 523K views · 4 videos - Infotainment, battery & electrical578K views
How To Start A 2017 - 2022 Nissan Rogue With Key ID Incorrect - Dead Remote Fob Battery Not DetectedPYR Automotive · 296K views · 3 videos - Brakes & ABS417K views
How To Replace Front Brakes 2014-2020 Nissan RogueTRQ · 234K views · 2 videos - Transmission & shifter211K views
2014-2020 Nissan Rogue Altima Transmission CVT fluid Flush - DIY How to Oil Change VideoJJ Central · 144K views · 2 videos
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- Gauges, lights & wiring169K views
HOW to fix cigarette lighter/power socket on 2018 Nissan Rogue 🔥🔥DM Gar · 90K views · 2 videos - Windows, doors & mirrors62K views
2013-2016 nissan rogue Stuck drivers doorWrench & Restore · 62K views
Before you buy, watch
Top 5 Problems w/ Nissan Rogue 2014-2020 (2nd Generation)Alex The Car Doctor · 482K views
Top 5 Problems Nissan Rogue SUV 2nd Generation 2014-201A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know · 358K views
13 COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THE 2014-2018 NISSAN ROGUE (DON'T BUY IT 🤯 BEFORE WATCHING THIS VIDEO)Denme un Ride · 139K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them.
How serious. Out of 600 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Rogue year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 10K to 58K miles on the car (300 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 14K–78K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 10K–42K miles
- automatic emergency braking complaints mostly came at 3K–45K miles
Recalls 5
- electrical 2023
The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
- electrical 2022
Water may leak into and corrode the dash side harness connector.
- engine 2021
Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.
Show all 5 recalls
- seats 2017
The recliner joints on the lower seat frame for the rear seats may have improper welds.
- airbags 2016
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 263 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
- 2014 - 2018 ROGUE; ACCELERATOR PEDAL VIBRATION IF YOU CONFIRM A vibration from the accelerator…
- 2013-2017 ALTIMA AND 2014-2017 ROGUE; WHINE NOISE FROM CVT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS This bulletin…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenFalse automatic emergency braking2019
- ClosedFalse automatic emergency braking2019
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue Hybrid SUV FWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue Hybrid SUV AWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1900–2400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
My automatic emergency breaks was deployed twice, while driving 55-60 mph on the freeway...
2017 Nissan Rogue owner · NHTSA complaint 11102715
More owner reports
Vehicle automatically brakes while driving on busy street. There was nothing around the vehicle for it to be doing that. I was pulling in my garage when it happened a 2nd time.
NHTSA complaint 11331145
My car suddenly braked on its own while traveling at 40 miles per hour without a car or object in front of my car.
NHTSA complaint 11233996
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 62; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Rogue year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2017 Nissan Rogue problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (29%), transmission & drivetrain (12%) and automatic emergency braking (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Rogue have?
5 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Nissan Rogue get?
27 to 34 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Nissan Rogue safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Nissan Rogue problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,100 and 58,000 miles. The middle report was at 28,400 miles, from 300 complaints.
Does the 2017 Nissan Rogue have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 12% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2017 Nissan Rogue cost in fuel a year?
About $1900 to $2400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Nissan Rogue have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Rogue year is better than the 2017?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2012, 2020 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works