2017 Nissan Rogue Reliability ReportKeepScore 68/100 · top failure points · buy or avoid
Quick Facts · 2017 Nissan Rogue
- Scores 7 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2019 Nissan Rogue earns a 75.
- The system most likely to surface first: continuously variable transmission (cvt) (critical severity).
- Has 5 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the seats.
2017 Nissan Rogue: Buy or Avoid?
The 2017 Nissan Rogue can be a decent compact SUV for the budget-conscious, but it comes with a significant caveat: its Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). While other aspects are generally average, the potential for costly CVT failure makes careful consideration and a thorough pre-purchase inspection absolutely crucial for any prospective buyer.
Biggest Strengths
- Fuel efficiency (for its class)
- Comfortable ride quality
- Spacious interior for its segment
2017 Nissan Rogue — Known Trouble Spots
The systems that break first on the 2017 Nissan Rogue. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
Safety Recalls on the 2017 Nissan Rogue
5 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
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."
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
What breaks on the 2017 Nissan Rogue?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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