How common are engine problems in the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport?

Engine issues make up 26 of the 74 total complaints filed for the 2017 Rogue Sport, or 35% of all complaints for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport engine?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this engine complaint category for the 2017 model year.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?

NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 42,254 miles at the time of the reported engine failure.

Did any 2017 Rogue Sport engine complaints involve crashes or fires?

Yes. NHTSA complaints for this engine issue include 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries reported.

2017 Nissan Rogue Sport Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 26 of 74 complaints (35%) on the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport, with a median failure mileage of 42,254 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 26; 35% of 74
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 42,254 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Cooling fan or A/C compressor fan failures that cause the engine to overheat, sometimes accompanied by black smoke or fluid leaks from under the hood.
Engine stalling while driving or at stops, with dash lights turning off and the vehicle requiring the key to be removed and reinserted to restart.
Hesitation or delayed acceleration from a stop, where RPMs rise but the vehicle does not move for a moment, an issue owners link to the CVT transmission.
Blue smoke from the exhaust and heavy oil consumption reported by one owner, described as related to a piston ring issue.
Rattling from the transmission that affects acceleration, with the car feeling stuck in first gear.
Trouble codes for the mass or volume air flow sensor (P0101/P0102) reported by one owner.

When 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 20, 2020, latest Mar 2, 2026.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2020 to Mar 2026; peak Aug 2024 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Rogue Sport model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201726 (35%)
201823 (24%)
201930 (30%)
202025 (63%)
20218 (35%)
20222 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport?: Engine issues make up 26 of the 74 total complaints filed for the 2017 Rogue Sport, or 35% of all complaints for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport engine?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this engine complaint category for the 2017 model year.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?: NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 42,254 miles at the time of the reported engine failure.
Did any 2017 Rogue Sport engine complaints involve crashes or fires?: Yes. NHTSA complaints for this engine issue include 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries reported.