2017 Nissan ROGUE SPORT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Nissan ROGUE SPORT has 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (24% of all complaints), specifically: for over a year, i've had trouble with one of the tires losing air every few days. i'm thinking that perhaps it is the valve stem, but i'm not a mechanic. the other day, though, i was accelerating on a mountain road moving about 45/50 mph and the car stopped accelerating. it was as if it was in n. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 7 crash reports 6 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

23 complaints

24%

• FOR OVER A YEAR, I'VE HAD TROUBLE WITH ONE OF THE TIRES LOSING AIR EVERY FEW DAYS. I'M THINKING THAT PERHAPS IT IS THE VALVE STEM, BUT I'M NOT A MECHANIC. THE OTHER DAY, THOUGH, I WAS ACCELERATING ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD MOVING ABOUT 45/50 MPH AND THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING. IT WAS AS IF IT WAS IN N
• The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired at the dealer for stalling and battery failure, the battery was replaced. The contact stated that recently the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration when the accelerator pedal was depressed and t
• The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated that occasionally at start-up and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact used a code reader to diagnose the failure, but no results were found. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“FOR OVER A YEAR, I'VE HAD TROUBLE WITH ONE OF THE TIRES LOSING AIR EVERY FEW DAYS. I'M THINKING THAT PERHAPS IT IS THE VALVE STEM, BUT I'M NOT A MECHANIC. THE OTHER DAY, THOUGH, I WAS ACCELERATING ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD MOVING ABOUT 45/50 MPH AND THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING. IT WAS AS IF IT WAS IN N”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

22 complaints

23%

• MY VEHICLE WOULD BE WORKING AND RUNNING FINE FOR A LITTLE BIT BUT AFTER DRIVING IT FOR A WHILE, MY A/C WOULD STOP BLOWING COOL AIR. IT WOULD BE BLOWING COOL AIR AT FIRST AND THEN START BLOWING HOT AIR AND THEN MY CAR WOULD START TO OVERHEAT AFTERWARDS. I MOSTLY HAVE THIS PROBLEM WHEN MY CAR IS STOPP
• The check engine light came on out of nowhere. Took it to the auto zone and Nissan dealership. States the engine is over heating and needs a cooling compartment. However the cooling compartment is on national back order
• My car randomly gets a check engine light. I go to the dealership and they stated my engine is over heating. They told me that I need a new cooling assembly fan. However the part is not available and my car has been in the dealership for a month now. This was a faulty car and I have never been in a

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“MY VEHICLE WOULD BE WORKING AND RUNNING FINE FOR A LITTLE BIT BUT AFTER DRIVING IT FOR A WHILE, MY A/C WOULD STOP BLOWING COOL AIR. IT WOULD BE BLOWING COOL AIR AT FIRST AND THEN START BLOWING HOT AIR AND THEN MY CAR WOULD START TO OVERHEAT AFTERWARDS. I MOSTLY HAVE THIS PROBLEM WHEN MY CAR IS STOPP”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

13 complaints

14%

• STARTING AROUND 26,000 MILES, THIS NEW TO US SUV STARTED TO GLITCH IN THE ELECTRONICS. THE AIR WILL TURN HOT, THE RADIO WILL TURN OFF, THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHTS FLICKER, THEN IT STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING(EVERY PHYSICAL EXAMINATION INDICATES IT IS NOT). YOU CAN TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND ONE
• The cooling fan supposedly has failed.The car is certified preowned,but of course this component is not covered.The car has been towed to Middletown Nissan in NY.We have been told the fan is on back order and they have had the car for three weeks now.My issue is they tell me there is Three other veh
• IN THIS Report: On my vehicle, the cooling fan assembly completely went out without warning, and when i seen the temp gauge starting to climb to the hot, i immediately shut the engine off. Bobb's Automotive checked it out and stated that the cooling fan faulted out. This auto repair shop also state

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“STARTING AROUND 26,000 MILES, THIS NEW TO US SUV STARTED TO GLITCH IN THE ELECTRONICS. THE AIR WILL TURN HOT, THE RADIO WILL TURN OFF, THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHTS FLICKER, THEN IT STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING(EVERY PHYSICAL EXAMINATION INDICATES IT IS NOT). YOU CAN TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND ONE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

12 complaints

13%

• FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING (FEB) SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ISSUE AND CAR IS SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES, EVEN WHEN THERE ARE NO OBSTACLES AROUND: 1. DRIVING AT 65MPH, LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, NO OTHER OBSERVED PROBLEMS. CAR / ALL SENSORS WERE CLEAN, NO OBSTACLES. 2. AFTER DRIVING FURTHER (ABOUT 15 MINUTES
• MY CAR A/C STARTED TO RUN HOT AIR, SO I PURCHASED THE RECHARGEABLE A/C PRO. MY BOYFRIEND AND I FIGURED OUT THAT WASN'T THE ISSUE. SO I CONTINUED TO USE THE A/C BYT IT WOULD RUN COLD WHILE I WAS IN MOTION BUT IF I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT HOT AIR WOULD COME OUT. NOW THE CAR STARTED OVERHEATING IF I WO
• STARTING AROUND 26,000 MILES, THIS NEW TO US SUV STARTED TO GLITCH IN THE ELECTRONICS. THE AIR WILL TURN HOT, THE RADIO WILL TURN OFF, THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHTS FLICKER, THEN IT STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING(EVERY PHYSICAL EXAMINATION INDICATES IT IS NOT). YOU CAN TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND ONE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING (FEB) SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ISSUE AND CAR IS SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES, EVEN WHEN THERE ARE NO OBSTACLES AROUND: 1. DRIVING AT 65MPH, LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, NO OTHER OBSERVED PROBLEMS. CAR / ALL SENSORS WERE CLEAN, NO OBSTACLES. 2. AFTER DRIVING FURTHER (ABOUT 15 MINUTES”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

5 complaints

• THE CENSOR ON THE PASSENGER AIR BAG FAILED AND MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN A ACCIDENT TOOK IT TO THE NISSAN DEALERS IN SELMA CA THEY QUOTED ME OVER $1000.00 I SEEN ONLINE THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON PASSENGER AIR BAGS BUT WHEN I LOOKED UP MY VIN # IT DOESN'T SHOW BUT IT THE SAME P
• The passenger airbag sensor on my dashboard has been on constantly even if the seat is empty for two years and has been passing inspection. However, for some odd reason, my car failed inspection this year due to the airbag light. It costs over $2200 to fix. My Altima also has this issue. Nissan need
• AIR BAGLIGHT ON DASH IS ON AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN OFF. THE FIRST CORRECTION TO THIS WAS WHEN I BOUGHT MY CAR 4 YEARS AGO AND LAST WEEK THE RED LIGHT CAME ON AND THE PASSENGER OFF SIGN. IT HAS BEEN FAULTY FOR A WHILE WAS WELL I HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED BY NISSAN FIRST THE 988 CIBTROLLER ASSY O

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE CENSOR ON THE PASSENGER AIR BAG FAILED AND MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN A ACCIDENT TOOK IT TO THE NISSAN DEALERS IN SELMA CA THEY QUOTED ME OVER $1000.00 I SEEN ONLINE THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON PASSENGER AIR BAGS BUT WHEN I LOOKED UP MY VIN # IT DOESN'T SHOW BUT IT THE SAME P”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 96 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: FOR OVER A YEAR, I'VE HAD TROUBLE WITH ONE OF THE TIRES LOSING AIR EVERY FEW DAYS. I'M THINKING THAT PERHAPS IT IS THE VALVE STEM, BUT I'M NOT A MECHANIC. THE OTHER DAY, THOUGH, I WAS ACCELERATING ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD MOVING ABOUT 45/50 MPH AND THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING. IT WAS AS IF IT WAS IN N
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: MY VEHICLE WOULD BE WORKING AND RUNNING FINE FOR A LITTLE BIT BUT AFTER DRIVING IT FOR A WHILE, MY A/C WOULD STOP BLOWING COOL AIR. IT WOULD BE BLOWING COOL AIR AT FIRST AND THEN START BLOWING HOT AIR AND THEN MY CAR WOULD START TO OVERHEAT AFTERWARDS. I MOSTLY HAVE THIS PROBLEM WHEN MY CAR IS STOPP
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: STARTING AROUND 26,000 MILES, THIS NEW TO US SUV STARTED TO GLITCH IN THE ELECTRONICS. THE AIR WILL TURN HOT, THE RADIO WILL TURN OFF, THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHTS FLICKER, THEN IT STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING(EVERY PHYSICAL EXAMINATION INDICATES IT IS NOT). YOU CAN TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND ONE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING (FEB) SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ISSUE AND CAR IS SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES, EVEN WHEN THERE ARE NO OBSTACLES AROUND: 1. DRIVING AT 65MPH, LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, NO OTHER OBSERVED PROBLEMS. CAR / ALL SENSORS WERE CLEAN, NO OBSTACLES. 2. AFTER DRIVING FURTHER (ABOUT 15 MINUTES
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)