2017 Nissan Rogue Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#4 most-complained of 16 Rogue years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2017 Nissan Rogue ranks 4th worst of 16 model years, with a Complaint Index of 80 and 596 NHTSA complaints. Brakes are the top problem area (123 complaints, 21% share), followed closely by transmission and engine issues, plus 5 recalls.
- Complaints
- 596
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 57 / 8
- Injuries / deaths
- 59 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 31
- 28.5 city / 33.5 hwy
Top 2017 Nissan Rogue problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report automatic emergency braking activating suddenly and without cause, causing body damage during highway driving.
- Owners describe brakes seizing or ABS failing to prevent lockup during slow-speed maneuvers, leading to loss of control.
- Some owners report the vehicle lurching forward unexpectedly at low speed while shifting into park, resulting in collisions with nearby objects.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during low-speed collisions, even when occupants sustained injuries.
- Owners report engine stalling at stoplights with dashboard warning lights flashing, later diagnosed as a transmission-related issue tied to a recall.
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?
- Compared to other Rogue model years, the 2017 ranks 4th worst out of 16 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 80 and 596 NHTSA complaints, so it falls in the 'Avoid' category relative to other years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Rogue?
- Brakes are the top problem area with 123 complaints (21% share) and a median failure mileage of 26,000 miles, followed by Transmission & Powertrain (122 complaints) and Engine issues (103 complaints).
- Does the 2017 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2017 Rogue, covering the Electrical System (jackknife ignition key, water intrusion into the dash harness connector), Fuel System (Hybrid ECM bracket damage), Structure & Body (rear seat recliner welds), and Airbags.
- What year Nissan Rogue should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2023 has the highest Complaint Index at 100, followed by 2025 at 93 and 2018 at 87, with 2017 close behind at 80; 2020, 2010, 2011, and 2012 rank as 'Best' with much lower indexes.
- How many complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Nissan Rogue?
- NHTSA lists 596 complaints for the 2017 Nissan Rogue, including 57 crashes, 8 fires, and 59 injuries, with no reported deaths.