2017 Nissan Rogue: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Nissan Rogue has 660 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and service brakes. Owners most often flag cvt transmission failure (pre-2022 generations) — complete transmission failure, whining noises, judder, and high replacement costs. cited as a widespread, well-known industry issue. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

660
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
60
Crash reports
9
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
143
service brakes
115
engine
90
electrical system
82
forward collision avoidance
77

Recalls affecting the 2017 Rogue

seats

Campaign 17V663000

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 wit…

air bags:sensor:occupant classification

Campaign 16V244000

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 …

engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm)

Campaign 21V839000

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.

electrical system:wiring

Campaign 22V875000

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

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain. For models from approximately 2011-2020 equipped with the 2.5L four-cylinder and traditional CVT, sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, dominated by widespread and severe concerns over CVT transmission

  • CVT Transmission Failure (Pre-2022 Generations) — Complete transmission failure, whining noises, judder, and high replacement costs. Cited as a widespread, well-known industry issue. Frequency: very frequent.
  • CVT Transmission Reliability Concerns (All Generations) — Persistent anxiety about long-term durability, even for newer models. Requires strict, frequent fluid service intervals. Frequency: very frequent.
  • 1.5L Turbo Engine Reliability Apprehension (2022+ Generations) — Concerns about the long-term viability of the complex, turbocharged three-cylinder engine with variable compression. Fear of costly engine replacement. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Premature Tire Wear (2025 Model) — Isolated report of brand-new all-season tires wearing to 30-40% tread in under 20,000 km (12,500 miles), with dealer service blamed. Frequency: isolated.
  • Electrical/Gremlin Issues (Older Generations) — Isolated mentions of bizarre electrical problems leading to other system failures, and poor dealer service regarding warranty claims. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Rogue.

Typical used price

Used Rogue listings typically run $28,639–$34,784 across 2018 to 2026 model years.

Other Rogue model years

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