Nissan Rogue ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2018–2025)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Nissan Rogue we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Rogue across generations.
Average Score
79/100
Best Year
2021 Nissan Rogue
Score 85
Weakest Year
2018 Nissan Rogue
Score 72
Every Nissan Rogue Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A modern and comfortable crossover with good initial reliability, but pay close attention to the CVT's health and ensure all tech works flawlessly.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Infotainment & Electrical · Fuel System Components
A comfortable and efficient compact SUV, but the critical CVT component requires diligent long-term monitoring and maintenance.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · 1.5L VC-Turbo Engine · Infotainment & Electrical
A feature-rich, efficient compact SUV, but the new engine and CVT demand careful consideration for enduring reliability.
Top risks: Powertrain (VC-Turbo & CVT) · Electrical & Infotainment · Suspension & Steering Components
A modern, efficient crossover that demands proactive maintenance and an awareness of its evolving powertrain technology.
Top risks: VC-Turbo Engine (KR15DDT) · Xtronic CVT Transmission · Electrical & Infotainment
A value-packed compact SUV whose ownership experience hinges entirely on the health and maintenance of its Xtronic CVT.
Top risks: CVT Transmission · Brake System · HVAC/AC System
A modern, efficient compact SUV with good value, but its powertrain's long-term reliability needs careful monitoring.
Top risks: CVT Transmission · VC-Turbo Engine Complexity · Electrical / Infotainment System
A practical choice marred by a potentially catastrophic transmission, requiring vigilant maintenance and inspection.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Electrical System · Suspension Components
A practical choice for the budget-conscious, but the CVT is a ticking time bomb that demands vigilance.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · HVAC Blower Motor & Blend Doors · Forward Emergency Braking / Sensor Issues
Problems That Follow the Rogue Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Appears in 4 model years · 50% of generations
CVT Transmission
Appears in 2 model years · 25% of generations
Infotainment & Electrical
Appears in 2 model years · 25% of generations
Electrical & Infotainment
Appears in 2 model years · 25% of generations
Rogue vs. the Competition
Head-to-head reliability comparisons with the Rogue's main rivals.