nissan Rogue Sport problems
0 safety recalls. 72 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 4 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Vehicle has plume of blue smoke each time it turns on, burning oil. Was informed by mechanic that it is a bad piston ring, which is common with this vehicle’s engine. It will eat through a full engine of oil in two months. 4K-10k fix. Car has 71k miles on it; under 10k miles put…
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…
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…
The contact owns a 2017 Nisan Rogue Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and the contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway to restart the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal…
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Common questions
Is the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 23 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Nissan Rogue Sport has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 72 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.