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Nissan Rogue vs Toyota Highlander: which has fewer problems?

Nissan RogueToyota Highlander

Photos: Mr.choppers · Dietmar Rabich (Wikimedia Commons)

Verdict

Too close to call

Overall they drew about the same complaints per car sold (61 vs 58). Pick by model year below.

Head to head

Lemon Index
100 = average, lower is better
61
58
Years with fewer complaints
2008–2024
10 of 17
7 of 17
Recalls
2008–2024
79
95
MPG
latest year
29–33
24–35
Crash test
best, latest year
★★★★★
★★★★★
Best year to buy

Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. Green check = the better of the two on that line.

Year by year

Shorter bar = fewer complaints per car sold. Tap a year for its full report.

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