2017 Nissan Rogue Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2017 Nissan Rogue has a complaint index of 94, ranking 2nd-worst of 19 model years, with 596 complaints and 5 recalls. Brakes and transmission/powertrain lead reported problems, earning it an Avoid verdict relative to other Rogue years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 94/100
- #2 of 19 Rogue years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 596
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 57
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 8
- Injuries
- 59
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 31
- 28.5 city / 33.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 59 / 0
Top 2017 Nissan Rogue problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other139 (23%)
- Brakes123 (21%)
- Transmission & Powertrain122 (20%)
- Engine103 (17%)
- Electrical System79 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras76 (13%)
- Airbags71 (12%)
- Structure & Body51 (9%)
- Steering23 (4%)
- Fuel System18 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes reportedly fail to stop the vehicle in parking situations, leading to low-speed collisions into walls or curbs.
- Some owners describe the vehicle lurching forward unexpectedly when shifting into park or drive, even with the brake pedal pressed.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in moderate-speed crashes, including deer strikes and side-impact collisions.
- The front emergency braking system reportedly failed to detect a vehicle ahead, resulting in a crash.
- A steering wheel reportedly locked up at highway speed, causing loss of control and a guardrail impact.
- One complaint described a vehicle fire that started in a carport where the car was parked, filling a home with smoke.
2017 Nissan Rogue recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 22V875000Nov 23, 2022Electrical System125,215 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Rogue vehicles. Water may leak into and corrode the dash side harness connector.
Risk: A corroded dash side harness connector increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will apply grease and repair any corroded connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC934.
- NHTSA 21V839000Oct 26, 2021Fuel System5,905 vehicles
Hybrid propulsion system
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.
Risk: A blown fuse may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B6.
2017 Nissan Rogue fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 28.5 MPG
- Highway
- 33.5 MPG
- Combined
- 31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,100
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Nissan Rogue reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2017 Rogue a complaint index of 94, the second-highest among 19 model years, with 596 complaints logged. It carries an Avoid verdict compared to other Rogue years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Nissan Rogue?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 21% of complaints (123 total), with a median failure mileage of 26,000 miles. Transmission and powertrain issues follow closely at 20% of complaints.
- Does the 2017 Nissan Rogue have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2017 Rogue, covering the electrical system, fuel system, structure/body, and airbags. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2017 Rogue compare to other model years?
- The 2017 model ranks 2nd-worst out of 19 years tracked, with a complaint index of 94. Only the 2023 Rogue scores higher, at 100.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Nissan Rogue?
- The 2017 Rogue gets an EPA-rated 31 mpg combined (28.5 city / 33.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,100.