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2017 Nissan Rogue Sport Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

60/100

#3 most-complained of 6 Rogue Sport years

The 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport has 74 NHTSA complaints and a Complaint Index of 60, ranking 3rd worst out of 6 model years with a "Caution" verdict. Engine (35% of complaints) and Transmission & Powertrain (31%) are the top problem areas, with median failure mileage of 48,000.

Complaints
74
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
4 / 2
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
27.5
26 city / 30.5 hwy

Top 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine26 (35%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain23 (31%)
  3. Electrical System13 (18%)
  4. Other12 (16%)
  5. Airbags6 (8%)
  6. Fuel System5 (7%)
  7. Brakes4 (5%)
  8. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (4%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers1 (1%)

What owners report

  • Some owners report the infotainment screen going dark and smoke or a burning electrical smell coming from the cabin while driving.
  • Owners describe the CVT hesitating on highways and getting worse over time, sometimes paired with false forward-collision warnings and unexpected automatic braking.
  • Some report black smoke and a radiator fluid leak from under the hood shortly after starting the vehicle.
  • Owners describe sudden jerking, loss of braking response, and unintended acceleration while driving, in one case ending in a crash.
  • Some report insufficient power delivery relative to throttle input that became more pronounced over time.
  • Owners describe the vehicle stalling while driving, with dash lights shutting off and the car unable to restart without removing and reinserting the key.
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport complaints: complaints filed per month10Dec 2019Jun 2021Jun 2022Jun 2023Feb 2024Feb 2025Oct 2025Sep 2026
95 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2024 (10).

2017 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V093000Feb 16, 2023Electrical System712,458 vehicles

    Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.

    Risk: Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.

2017 Nissan Rogue Sport fuel economy and fuel cost

City
26 MPG
Highway
30.5 MPG
Combined
27.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,350
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2017 compared with other Rogue Sport years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201720182019202020212022
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Caution6074127.5
2018Avoid10094227.5
2019Avoid80100227.5

All Nissan Rogue Sport years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport reliable?
NHTSA lists 74 complaints for the 2017 Rogue Sport with a Complaint Index of 60, giving it a "Caution" verdict relative to other Rogue Sport model years. It ranks 3rd worst out of 6 years covered.
What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Rogue Sport?
Engine issues account for 35% of complaints (26 complaints, 1 crash, 1 fire), and Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 31% (23 complaints), the two largest problem areas.
Does the 2017 Rogue Sport have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Rogue Sport, covering a jackknife-style ignition key that can collapse into a folded position while driving. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2017 Rogue Sport compare to other years?
The 2017 model's Complaint Index of 60 is lower than 2018 (100, Avoid) and 2019 (80, Avoid), but higher than 2020 (40, Good), 2021 (20, Best), and 2022 (0, Best).
What mileage do problems typically appear at on the 2017 Rogue Sport?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 48,000 for the 2017 Rogue Sport overall, with engine complaints centered around 42,254 miles and transmission complaints around 69,500 miles.

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.