2017 Nissan Rogue
Common Problems
Ranked from 196 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
17 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Automatic Emergency Braking System Malfunctions
85complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe Automatic Emergency Braking System engages unexpectedly without any apparent reason or threat.
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Issues
83complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe Forward Collision Avoidance System engages unexpectedly, causing sudden stops on highways and city streets.
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Brake Malfunction Leading to Loss of Control
17complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brake system malfunctions, causing the car to lose control and slow down unexpectedly.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Air Bag System Malfunction
8complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe air bag system malfunctions, causing false deployment warnings and potentially failing to deploy in an actual collision, posing a safety risk.
Related recalls: 22V875000, 23V093000
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Electrical System Malfunctions
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system experiences frequent malfunctions, including warning lights and odors, affecting vehicle operation and safety.
Related recalls: 22V875000, 23V093000
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Engine Performance Issues
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls or experiences performance issues, such as random limp modes and loss of power, affecting vehicle reliability.
Related recall: 21V839000
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Transmission issues leading to loss of power and jerking
4complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe CVT transmission frequently stalls, grinds, and jerks during acceleration, especially on hills or in eco mode.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Transmission Shifting Issues
4complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts poorly, causing the vehicle to stall, jump unexpectedly, or fail to accelerate properly, impacting vehicle performance.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Brake System Failures
3complaintsMedium severityOtherBrake systems fail, causing the vehicle to lose stopping power or experience unusual behavior.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe stop-start system malfunctions, causing the engine to stall at idle, especially during acceleration or stop-and-go traffic.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V839000
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Steering System Malfunction
3complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering system becomes difficult to operate, especially at higher speeds, increasing the risk of accidents.
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Unexplained Deceleration During High Speed Driving
3complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle unexpectedly decelerates at high speeds, posing a significant risk of accidents.
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Automatic Emergency Braking System Failure
2complaintsSafety riskOtherThe automatic emergency braking system activates unexpectedly or fails to engage, posing a safety risk.
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Engine Stalling at Idle
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls unexpectedly at idle, often due to stop-start system failure, causing inconvenience and safety concerns.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V839000
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Power Loss During Driving
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe vehicle loses power and speed intermittently, requiring frequent restarts and posing safety concerns.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Unintended Braking
2complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe vehicle experiences unintended braking, causing potential collisions and safety risks.
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Water Leaks and Mold Growth
2complaintsLow severityOtherWater leaks and mold growth occur in the passenger side of the vehicle, affecting the cabin environment and potentially causing health issues.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.