2017 Nissan RogueProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 602 owner complaints about the 2017 Nissan Rogue, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-093 the manufacturer reports only 31% of affected cars repaired.

2017 Nissan Rogue

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Nissan Rogue has problems

602 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train1238
Service brakes11119
Forward collision avoidance766
Electrical system759
Air bags7223
Engine703
Vehicle speed control416
Seats284
Steering244
17 other systems1149

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2017 Nissan Rogue recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

31%repaired · 2025 Q3

Immobilizer/proximity: key/sender

Recall 23V-093 · Feb 16, 2023 · 712,458 vehicles · 221,032 repaired

Risk. Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

58%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 22V-875 · Nov 23, 2022 · 125,215 vehicles · 72,543 repaired

Risk. A corroded dash side harness connector increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2024 Q1

Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)

Recall 21V-839 · Oct 26, 2021 · 5,905 vehicles · 4,516 repaired

Risk. A blown fuse may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

67%repaired · 2019 Q1

Seat belts

Recall 17V-663 · Oct 18, 2017 · 4,883 vehicles · 3,285 repaired

Risk. The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
77%repaired · 2017 Q3

Sensor: occupant classification

Recall 16V-244 · Apr 26, 2016 · 3,296,947 vehicles · 2,542,355 repaired

Risk. If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Mileage at failure

When do power train problems start?

57kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 53 power train complaints. 81% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
19under 30k miles43under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Air bags

8 owners mentioned a cost

$1,652median

Middle half: $600 – $3,025

Power train

8 owners mentioned a cost

$5,350median

Middle half: $3,768 – $6,000

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Rogue year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rogue median. How we score

'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2017 Nissan Rogue safety ratings

2017 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2017 Nissan Rogue frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2017 Nissan Rogue side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2017 Nissan Rogue side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 Nissan Rogue, and the recalls they led to.

  1. False Automatic Emergency BrakingDP19001 · closed Sep 16, 2019
    No recall
  2. False Automatic Emergency BrakingPE19010 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Rogue owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2017 Nissan Rogue AWD – CVT transmission failure at approximately 57,000 miles. Vehicle is currently undriveable. Diagnostic testing identified P0776 / Pressure Control Solenoid "B." Two independent mechanics have determined that the CVT requires complete replacement. Nissan has previously extended…
Complaint 11769049 · Oct 5, 2026
My transmission has been slipping and sticking for years. My USB port hasn't worked in years and the connection as well, the light on the radio doesn't work.
Complaint 11754236 · Aug 1, 2026
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. It then showed awd temp overheating stop vehicle and looking out my rear view mirror I saw smoke. I…
Complaint 11751697 · Jul 21, 2026

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