Which CR-V and Rogue years should I avoid?

For the Honda CR-V, avoid 2017, 2018, 2024 and 2025. For the Nissan Rogue, avoid 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2025. Both share 2017, 2018 and 2025 as weak years relative to their own model lineups.

Which model has more complaints overall?

The CR-V has 10,573 total NHTSA complaints across 16 model years (661 per year on average), compared with 6,481 for the Rogue (405 per year). These totals are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.

How do the CR-V and Rogue compare on recalls?

Both models show 39 total recall campaigns each across the years covered, with no do-not-drive recalls listed for either.

Which has better fuel economy?

They are nearly identical: the CR-V averages 28.4 mpg combined across its model years, and the Rogue averages 28.3 mpg combined.

What are the top problem areas for each model?

CR-V complaints center on Engine (24%), Fuel System (15%), Electrical System (15%) and Steering (14%). Rogue complaints center on Engine (26%), Transmission & Powertrain (24%), Electrical System (15%) and Brakes (11%).

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

Honda CR-V years to avoid are 2017, 2018, 2024 and 2025; Nissan Rogue years to avoid are 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2025. CR-V logs 10,573 total complaints across 16 model years (661/year) versus Rogue's 6,481 (405/year), though totals aren't sales-normalized. Average combined MPG is close: 28.4 for CR-V, 28.3 for Rogue.

Head to head

Honda CR-V

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 10,573
Per model year: 661
Recall campaigns: 39
Years to avoid: 2017, 2018, 2024, 2025
Best years: 2010, 2012, 2013, 2022
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 28.4
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.9 ★

Nissan Rogue

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 6,481
Per model year: 405
Recall campaigns: 39
Years to avoid: 2017, 2018, 2023, 2025
Best years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2020
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 28.3
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.

Year	CR-V				Rogue
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	Best	480	15	23.5	Best	282	2	23.5
2011	Good	553	13	23.5	Best	362	2	24
2012	Best	403	3	25.5	Best	318	2	24
2013	Best	382	2	25.5	Caution	610	1	24.5
2014	Caution	587	1	25.5	Good	440	10	26
2015	Caution	670	3	28.5	Caution	553	9	26
2016	Good	393	3	28	Caution	540	7	27.5
2017	Avoid	1,768	7	28.5	Avoid	596	5	31
2018	Avoid	2,141	5	28.5	Avoid	668	3	31
2019	Caution	1,099	8	28.5	Good	337	3	31
2020	Good	353	7	29.5	Best	151	1	28
2021	Good	330	4	29.5	Good	288	10	31
2022	Best	259	3	29.5	Good	237	1	31.5
2023	Caution	515	3	29.5	Avoid	716	6	31.5
2024	Avoid	392	2	33.5	Caution	201	4	31.5
2025	Avoid	248	1	37	Avoid	182	3	31

Complaint Index by year

Honda CR-V

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Nissan Rogue

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Frequently asked questions

Which CR-V and Rogue years should I avoid?: For the Honda CR-V, avoid 2017, 2018, 2024 and 2025. For the Nissan Rogue, avoid 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2025. Both share 2017, 2018 and 2025 as weak years relative to their own model lineups.
Which model has more complaints overall?: The CR-V has 10,573 total NHTSA complaints across 16 model years (661 per year on average), compared with 6,481 for the Rogue (405 per year). These totals are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
How do the CR-V and Rogue compare on recalls?: Both models show 39 total recall campaigns each across the years covered, with no do-not-drive recalls listed for either.
Which has better fuel economy?: They are nearly identical: the CR-V averages 28.4 mpg combined across its model years, and the Rogue averages 28.3 mpg combined.
What are the top problem areas for each model?: CR-V complaints center on Engine (24%), Fuel System (15%), Electrical System (15%) and Steering (14%). Rogue complaints center on Engine (26%), Transmission & Powertrain (24%), Electrical System (15%) and Brakes (11%).