Issue Pattern Analysis

Nissan Rogue Common Problems

We analyzed every Nissan Rogue reliability report across 18 model years (avg score 74/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.

Most-Reported Rogue Issues

Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Nissan Rogue year-by-year reports.

#1

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Affects 44% of years

Reported across 8 Nissan Rogue model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

#2

CVT Transmission

Affects 44% of years

Reported across 8 Nissan Rogue model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

#3

Suspension Components

Affects 28% of years

Reported across 5 Nissan Rogue model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

#4

Electrical System

Affects 22% of years

Reported across 4 Nissan Rogue model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

#5

HVAC System

Affects 17% of years

Reported across 3 Nissan Rogue model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

#6

Air Conditioning System

Affects 11% of years

Reported across 2 Nissan Rogue model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

#7

A/C System

Affects 11% of years

Reported across 2 Nissan Rogue model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

#8

Infotainment & Electrical

Affects 11% of years

Reported across 2 Nissan Rogue model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

Problems by Model Year

2008 Nissan Rogue68/100

A practical crossover with a significant, expensive drivetrain flaw that demands careful consideration.

2009 Nissan Rogue68/100

A practical crossover severely hampered by a problematic and expensive-to-repair transmission.

2010 Nissan Rogue68/100

A budget-friendly option, but the notorious CVT makes it a gamble that demands careful consideration.

2011 Nissan Rogue68/100

A practical and economical compact SUV undermined by a high-risk transmission.

2012 Nissan Rogue72/100

A practical choice if you acknowledge and mitigate the significant risk posed by its CVT transmission.

2013 Nissan Rogue68/100

A budget-friendly compact SUV that requires careful transmission scrutiny to avoid major financial headaches.

2014 Nissan Rogue72/100

A practical choice for many, but its longevity is heavily dependent on the health of its problematic transmission.

2015 Nissan Rogue68/100

A practical choice for the budget-conscious, but the CVT's shadow looms large over its long-term reliability.

2016 Nissan Rogue68/100

A practical choice for the budget-minded, but the Achilles' heel of its CVT transmission demands vigilance and careful consideration.

2017 Nissan Rogue68/100

A practical choice for some, but the shadow of CVT unreliability looms large and demands vigilance.

2018 Nissan Rogue72/100

A practical choice for the budget-conscious, but the CVT is a ticking time bomb that demands vigilance.

2019 Nissan Rogue75/100

A practical choice marred by a potentially catastrophic transmission, requiring vigilant maintenance and inspection.

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