YearToAvoid

2017 Nissan Rogue Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Nissan Rogue, 3% of its 596 total complaints for the year. There is a related recall (21V839000) for 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid models over an engine harness issue, but no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this fuel system complaint set.

Fuel System complaints
18
3% of 596
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
27,846 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power or hesitation when accelerating from a stop or merging onto the highway, with the gas pedal down and RPMs rising but little forward movement.
  • Some describe a brief stall-like feeling or locking sensation in the steering wheel during acceleration, followed by the car jolting forward.
  • One owner reported a fuel gauge that stuck on full after fill-up and did not move, showing a much lower estimated range than normal.
  • One owner reported a fuel leak at the bottom of the tank that worsened while idling and increased while driving, with fuel fumes entering the cabin.
  • One owner reported smelling exhaust while stopped at lights or stop signs for short periods.

When 2017 Nissan Rogue fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 6, 2017, latest Jan 23, 2025.

2017 Nissan Rogue fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2017Oct 2018Nov 2020Apr 2022Apr 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Jan 2025
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2017 to Jan 2025; peak Oct 2018 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2017 Nissan Rogue

  1. 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.

Fuel System complaints by Rogue model year

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

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 200844 (10%)
  3. 200923 (7%)
  4. 201026 (9%)
  5. 20117 (2%)
  6. 201219 (6%)
  7. 201335 (6%)
  8. 201471 (16%)
  9. 201514 (3%)
  10. 201617 (3%)
  11. 201718 (3%)
  12. 20188 (1%)
  13. 20197 (2%)
  14. 20202 (1%)
  15. 202136 (13%)
  16. 202244 (19%)
  17. 2023106 (15%)
  18. 202412 (6%)
  19. 20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Rogue, which is 3% of the 596 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2017 Nissan Rogue?
Yes. Recall 21V839000 covers 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles where contact with the ECM bracket can damage the engine harness and cause a blown fuse. Dealers install a harness protector cover free of charge.
Did the fuel system problems cause any crashes or injuries?
No. NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Rogue.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2017 Rogue?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 27,845.5 miles.
Is the fuel system a bigger problem in 2017 compared to other Rogue model years?
No. The 2017 Rogue's fuel system complaint share is 3%, lower than years like 2014 (16%), 2022 (19%), and 2023 (15%).

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.