YearToAvoid

Honda CR-V vs Nissan Rogue: Which Years to Avoid

Honda CR-V shows 13,685 complaints across 21 model years (652 per year), versus 7,231 for the Nissan Rogue across 19 model years (381 per year). Both list multiple avoid years: CR-V's worst are 2017-2019 and 2023-2025; Rogue's worst are 2016-2018, 2023 and 2025. CR-V averages 26.9 mpg combined; Rogue averages 27.8 mpg.

Head to head

Honda CR-V

Model years
2005–2025 (21)
NHTSA complaints
13,685
Per model year
652
Recall campaigns
52
Years to avoid
2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024, 2025
Best years
2012, 2013, 2022
Top problem area
Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG
26.9
Avg. NHTSA overall rating
4.9 ★

Nissan Rogue

Model years
2007–2025 (19)
NHTSA complaints
7,231
Per model year
381
Recall campaigns
42
Years to avoid
2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2025
Best years
2010, 2012, 2020
Top problem area
Transmission & Powertrain
Avg. EPA combined MPG
27.8
Avg. NHTSA overall rating
4.3 ★

Year by year

Complaint Index is relative within each model (0 = that model’s best year, 100 = its worst). Complaints and recalls are raw counts.

YearCR-VRogue
VerdictComplaintsRecallsMPGVerdictComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Caution4791222————
2006Caution3981222————
2007Caution8871222.5No verdict10—
2008Caution9611122.5Good429523.5
2009Caution3861222.5Good320323.5
2010Caution4811523.5Best282223.5
2011Caution5531323.5Good362224
2012Best403325.5Best318224
2013Best382225.5Caution610124.5
2014Caution587125.5Caution4401026
2015Caution670328.5Caution553926
2016Good393328Avoid540727.5
2017Avoid1,768728.5Avoid596531
2018Avoid2,141528.5Avoid668331
2019Avoid1,099828.5Caution337331
2020Caution353729.5Best151128
2021Good330429.5Caution2881031
2022Best259329.5Good237131.5
2023Avoid515329.5Avoid716631.5
2024Avoid392233.5Caution201431.5
2025Avoid248137Avoid182331

Complaint Index by year

Honda CR-V

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Nissan Rogue

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Frequently asked questions

Which has more complaints, the Honda CR-V or Nissan Rogue?
The CR-V has more total complaints (13,685 vs 7,231) and a higher per-model-year average (652 vs 381), but NHTSA does not publish sales data, so totals aren't adjusted for how many of each were sold.
What years should I avoid for the Honda CR-V?
NHTSA data points to 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2025 as CR-V years with the highest complaint indexes, with 2018 topping the list at a complaint index of 100 and 2,141 complaints.
What years should I avoid for the Nissan Rogue?
The Rogue's avoid years are 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2025, with 2023 having the highest complaint index at 100 and 716 complaints.
Which model gets better fuel economy?
The Nissan Rogue averages 27.8 mpg combined across its model years versus 26.9 mpg for the Honda CR-V, though both improve significantly in their newest model years.
What are the top problem areas for each model?
CR-V owners most often report Engine (20%) and Electrical System (18%) issues, while Rogue owners most often report Transmission & Powertrain (25%) and Engine (25%) issues.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.