Which Nissan Rogue years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2025 as Avoid years for the Rogue, based on complaint index and recall counts. The 2023 model year has the highest complaint index at 100, with 716 complaints and 6 recalls.

Which Toyota 4Runner years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2023, and 2025 as Avoid years for the 4Runner. The 2006 model year has the highest complaint index at 100, with 381 complaints and 5 recalls.

Does the Rogue or 4Runner have more complaints?

The Rogue has 7,231 total complaints over 19 model years (381 per year on average). The 4Runner has 2,124 total complaints over 21 model years (101 per year on average). These totals are not normalized for sales volume.

Which gets better fuel economy, Rogue or 4Runner?

The Rogue averages 27.8 mpg combined across its model years. The 4Runner averages 17.8 mpg combined, reflecting its larger, truck-based platform.

Do either the Rogue or 4Runner have recall-driven caution ratings?

Yes. The Rogue's 2014 model year is capped to Caution because of 10 recall campaigns, and the 4Runner's 2016 model year is capped to Caution because of 8 recall campaigns, despite lower complaint indexes.

Nissan Rogue vs Toyota 4Runner: Which Years to Avoid

The Nissan Rogue logs 7,231 total complaints (381 per model year) across 42 recall campaigns, with 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2025 to avoid. The Toyota 4Runner logs 2,124 total complaints (101 per model year) across 36 recall campaigns, with 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2023, and 2025 to avoid. Totals aren't sales-normalized, so they aren't directly comparable.

Head to head

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 ★

Toyota 4Runner

Model years: 2005–2025 (21)
NHTSA complaints: 2,124
Per model year: 101
Recall campaigns: 36
Years to avoid: 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2023, 2025
Best years: 2013, 2017, 2021, 2024
Top problem area: Structure & Body
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 17.8
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
2005	—	—	—	—	Avoid	425	5	16.5
2006	—	—	—	—	Avoid	381	5	16.5
2007	No verdict	1	0	—	Caution	154	5	17
2008	Good	429	5	23.5	Caution	96	5	17
2009	Good	320	3	23.5	Good	22	6	17
2010	Best	282	2	23.5	Avoid	145	12	19
2011	Good	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	Caution	440	10	26	Good	77	7	18
2015	Caution	553	9	26	Caution	86	9	18
2016	Avoid	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	Caution	337	3	31	Good	65	4	18
2020	Best	151	1	28	Good	33	1	17
2021	Caution	288	10	31	Best	36	1	17
2022	Good	237	1	31.5	Caution	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

Frequently asked questions

Which Nissan Rogue years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2025 as Avoid years for the Rogue, based on complaint index and recall counts. The 2023 model year has the highest complaint index at 100, with 716 complaints and 6 recalls.
Which Toyota 4Runner years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2023, and 2025 as Avoid years for the 4Runner. The 2006 model year has the highest complaint index at 100, with 381 complaints and 5 recalls.
Does the Rogue or 4Runner have more complaints?: The Rogue has 7,231 total complaints over 19 model years (381 per year on average). The 4Runner has 2,124 total complaints over 21 model years (101 per year on average). These totals are not normalized for sales volume.
Which gets better fuel economy, Rogue or 4Runner?: The Rogue averages 27.8 mpg combined across its model years. The 4Runner averages 17.8 mpg combined, reflecting its larger, truck-based platform.
Do either the Rogue or 4Runner have recall-driven caution ratings?: Yes. The Rogue's 2014 model year is capped to Caution because of 10 recall campaigns, and the 4Runner's 2016 model year is capped to Caution because of 8 recall campaigns, despite lower complaint indexes.