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2017 Nissan Rogue Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 23 steering complaints for the 2017 Nissan Rogue, about 4% of its 596 total complaints for the year. Reports include tie rod failures, sudden steering lock-up, and loss of power steering, with a median failure mileage of 24,000 miles. No steering-related recall exists for this year.

Steering complaints
23
4% of 596
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
24,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the steering wheel locking up suddenly at highway speed, causing loss of control.
  • Some describe the front axle cracking or bending during low-speed maneuvers, leading to a collision.
  • Several owners had inner tie rods fail and need replacement well before expected, in one case at 62,674 miles.
  • Owners report intermittent loss of power steering assist at highway speed with no warning light, making the wheel hard to turn.
  • A few describe having to constantly fight the steering wheel to keep the vehicle tracking straight.

When 2017 Nissan Rogue steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 7, 2017, latest Jul 28, 2026.

2017 Nissan Rogue steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2017Apr 2018Jun 2019Sep 2019Jan 2021Feb 2023Dec 2024
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Jul 2026; peak Apr 2018 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2017 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Rogue model year

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

  1. 20109 (3%)
  2. 201117 (5%)
  3. 20123 (1%)
  4. 201312 (2%)
  5. 20147 (2%)
  6. 201513 (2%)
  7. 201623 (4%)
  8. 201723 (4%)
  9. 201819 (3%)
  10. 201911 (3%)
  11. 20204 (3%)
  12. 202118 (6%)
  13. 20226 (3%)
  14. 20239 (1%)
  15. 20242 (1%)
  16. 20252 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2017 Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA lists 23 steering complaints for the 2017 Rogue, which is about 4% of the 596 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2017 Nissan Rogue?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the steering complaints filed for this model year.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2017 Rogue is 24,000 miles.
Have steering problems caused crashes on the 2017 Rogue?
Yes. NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 3 injuries linked to complaints filed in this component area for the 2017 Rogue.
How does the 2017 Rogue compare to other model years for steering complaints?
The 2017 Rogue has 23 steering complaints (4% share), tied with 2016 as the highest complaint count among the listed model years; other years like 2012 (3 complaints, 1% share) and 2024 (2 complaints, 1% share) are much lower.

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.