How common are structure and body complaints on the 2017 Nissan Rogue?

NHTSA lists 51 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Rogue, which is 9% of the 596 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall related to structure and body issues on the 2017 Nissan Rogue?

Yes. Recall 17V663000, reported in October 2017, covers improperly welded recliner joints on the lower rear seat frame; Nissan dealers inspect and replace defective frames free of charge.

At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 40,500 miles at the time these failures were reported.

Did structure and body problems on the 2017 Rogue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries associated with complaints in this problem area for the 2017 Rogue.

2017 Nissan Rogue Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints account for 51 of 596 total complaints (9%) filed against the 2017 Nissan Rogue, with a median failure mileage of 40,500 miles. A related recall (17V663000) covers improperly welded rear seat recliner joints.

Structure & Body complaints: 51; 9% of 596
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 40,500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Driver's seat makes a creaking or clicking noise when turning the steering wheel left or right, which some owners link to a welding issue in the seat frame.
Driver's seat becomes difficult or impossible to adjust forward, backward, up, or down, even after dealer repair attempts.
Liftgate becomes stuck or inoperable, in one case trapping cargo inside and forcing the owner to open it manually from inside the vehicle.
Liftgate glass has been reported to blow out from inside the vehicle after the engine was started.
Paint on the vehicle appears thin and shows wear despite regular washing and normal care.
Carpet on the front and rear floors becomes wet from an unidentified water leak that dealers were unable to locate.

When 2017 Nissan Rogue body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint May 4, 2017, latest Jun 24, 2026.

51 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2017 to Jun 2026; peak Aug 2018 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2017 Nissan Rogue

NHTSA 17V663000Oct 18, 2017Structure & Body4,883 vehicles
Seats
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The recliner joints on the lower seat frame for the rear seats may have improper welds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat frames and replace any defective lower seat frames, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Structure & Body complaints by Rogue model year

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

20106 (2%)
201115 (4%)
201215 (5%)
201336 (6%)
201450 (11%)
201559 (11%)
201654 (10%)
201751 (9%)
201832 (5%)
201922 (7%)
202017 (11%)
202124 (8%)
20223 (1%)
202320 (3%)
20249 (4%)
202511 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2017 Nissan Rogue?: NHTSA lists 51 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Rogue, which is 9% of the 596 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to structure and body issues on the 2017 Nissan Rogue?: Yes. Recall 17V663000, reported in October 2017, covers improperly welded recliner joints on the lower rear seat frame; Nissan dealers inspect and replace defective frames free of charge.
At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 40,500 miles at the time these failures were reported.
Did structure and body problems on the 2017 Rogue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries associated with complaints in this problem area for the 2017 Rogue.