Which years of the Nissan Rogue should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2025 as the Rogue years to avoid, with complaint index values of 80, 87, 100 and 93 respectively, the highest in the lineup.

Which years of the Toyota 4Runner should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2011, 2022, 2023 and 2025 as the 4Runner years to avoid, with complaint index values of 87, 80, 93 and 100.

Does the Rogue or the 4Runner have more complaints?

The Rogue has 6,481 total complaints across 16 model years (405 per year on average) while the 4Runner has 1,046 total (65 per year), but NHTSA does not publish sales figures so these totals are not normalized per vehicle sold.

Which gets better fuel economy, the Rogue or the 4Runner?

The Rogue averages 28.3 MPG combined across its model years while the 4Runner averages 18.1 MPG combined, reflecting the Rogue's smaller crossover platform versus the 4Runner's body-on-frame SUV design.

What are the top problem areas for each model?

The Rogue's top problem areas are Engine (1,657 complaints, 26%) and Transmission & Powertrain (1,574 complaints, 24%). The 4Runner's top problem area is Airbags (351 complaints, 34%), followed by Brakes (122 complaints, 12%).

Nissan Rogue vs Toyota 4Runner: Which Years to Avoid

Nissan Rogue owners should avoid 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2025; Toyota 4Runner owners should avoid 2011, 2022, 2023 and 2025. The Rogue logs 6,481 NHTSA complaints over 16 model years (405 per year) versus the 4Runner's 1,046 (65 per year), but totals are not sales-normalized.

Head to head

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 ★

Toyota 4Runner

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 1,046
Per model year: 65
Recall campaigns: 34
Years to avoid: 2011, 2022, 2023, 2025
Best years: 2013, 2017, 2021, 2024
Top problem area: Airbags
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 18.1
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.0 ★

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	Rogue				4Runner
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	Best	282	2	23.5	Caution	145	12	19
2011	Best	362	2	24	Avoid	163	10	19
2012	Best	318	2	24	Caution	96	8	19
2013	Caution	610	1	24.5	Best	36	6	18
2014	Good	440	10	26	Good	77	7	18
2015	Caution	553	9	26	Caution	86	9	18
2016	Caution	540	7	27.5	Caution	79	8	18
2017	Avoid	596	5	31	Best	36	5	18
2018	Avoid	668	3	31	Good	58	5	18
2019	Good	337	3	31	Good	65	4	18
2020	Best	151	1	28	Good	33	1	17
2021	Good	288	10	31	Best	36	1	17
2022	Good	237	1	31.5	Avoid	39	3	17
2023	Avoid	716	6	31.5	Avoid	32	1	17
2024	Caution	201	4	31.5	Best	8	1	17
2025	Avoid	182	3	31	Avoid	57	1	22

Complaint Index by year

Nissan Rogue

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

Toyota 4Runner

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

Frequently asked questions

Which years of the Nissan Rogue should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2025 as the Rogue years to avoid, with complaint index values of 80, 87, 100 and 93 respectively, the highest in the lineup.
Which years of the Toyota 4Runner should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2011, 2022, 2023 and 2025 as the 4Runner years to avoid, with complaint index values of 87, 80, 93 and 100.
Does the Rogue or the 4Runner have more complaints?: The Rogue has 6,481 total complaints across 16 model years (405 per year on average) while the 4Runner has 1,046 total (65 per year), but NHTSA does not publish sales figures so these totals are not normalized per vehicle sold.
Which gets better fuel economy, the Rogue or the 4Runner?: The Rogue averages 28.3 MPG combined across its model years while the 4Runner averages 18.1 MPG combined, reflecting the Rogue's smaller crossover platform versus the 4Runner's body-on-frame SUV design.
What are the top problem areas for each model?: The Rogue's top problem areas are Engine (1,657 complaints, 26%) and Transmission & Powertrain (1,574 complaints, 24%). The 4Runner's top problem area is Airbags (351 complaints, 34%), followed by Brakes (122 complaints, 12%).