Nissan Rogue Sport problems
72 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
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…
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…
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated that upon entering and closing the door, the message "Door Ajar" was displayed. The dome lights failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken…
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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.
Should you avoid the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport?
On the NHTSA data, the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
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. Typical failure occurs around 72,792 miles. 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. Typical failure occurs around 72,792 miles. 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 are not always better value.