CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver s
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2017 Nissan Rogue body problems
moderate Owners of the 2017 Nissan Rogue have filed 20 NHTSA complaints about the body, typically surfacing around 39,000 miles at roughly $1,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See body across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
20
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
| Model year | body complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 Rogue | 14 |
| 2014 Rogue | 20 |
| 2015 Rogue | 33 |
| 2016 Rogue | 21 |
| 2017 Rogue (this page) | 20 |
| 2018 Rogue | 9 |
| 2019 Rogue | 7 |
| 2020 Rogue | 5 |
| 2021 Rogue | 13 |
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What stands out
Among the 16 model years of Nissan Rogue in our records for body problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver s
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗NISSAN; VIBRATION AND/OR NOISE WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with AWD (All-Wheel Drive) or 4WD (4-Wheel Drive). This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and PARTS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
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The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of this 2017 Rogue describe a range of body defects that go beyond cosmetic issues. The hood latch system is unreliable—the primary latch releases but the secondary safety latch fails to hold the hood down, causing it to fly open during driving and obstruct visibility. Rain water enters the cabin through windshield seals and sunroof drains despite repair attempts; owners report removing gallons of water and discovering mold inside.
Corrosion develops rapidly underneath seats and around pedal areas, with one owner at 23,000 miles reporting the driver's seat felt loose during turns due to weld corrosion. The liftgate strut brackets rust at their connection to the body, compromising the powered liftgate mechanism. Panoramic sunroof and liftgate glass panels shatter spontaneously during normal driving with no external impact. Paint chips appear daily on white hoods despite careful ownership, and finish peels prematurely. Interior trim—mirrors and window wipers—falls off or fails repeatedly. Door handles require multiple attempts to operate, creating emergency exit concerns. Nissan has denied some warranty claims for rust damage and pointed owners to aftermarket glass companies with minimal explanation.
Same Nissan Rogue body reports on nearby years: 2014 · 2015 · 2016
Failure modes owners describe
Hood latch failure
Primary hood latch released while secondary safety latch failed to engage, allowing hood to fly open during driving.
Symptoms owners cite: Hood suddenly flew open while vehicle in motion; Secondary latch did not hold hood closed; Forward visibility obstruction
Paint defect—chipping and peeling
Paint chips appearing frequently on hood despite careful maintenance; paint peeling on hood without visible damage; premature paint failure on pearl white finish.
When: Within 7 years; occurred at 9 weeks of ownership in one case
Symptoms owners cite: Daily paint chips on hood; Paint peeling without chips or scratches visible; Premium paint option failed prematurely
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Class action suit referenced by owners against Nissan for paint defects
Water leakage into cabin
Rain water entering vehicle interior from multiple locations around front windshield; water accumulation under driver's side seat; water leak from sunroof drain causing repeated failure even after repair.
When: Various times reported; one incident during summer conditions
Symptoms owners cite: Rain dripping into cabin from windshield area; Water pooling under driver's side seat; Fogging on windshield; Mold growth on passenger floor; Mold and mildew inside vehicle
Repairs/costs cited: Sunroof drain repair attempted but leak recurred; owners removed more than a gallon of water repeatedly
Corrosion and rust at liftgate strut bracket
Rust developing at connection between liftgate support strut bracket and vehicle body, compromising structural integrity of powered liftgate mechanism.
When: Reported after warranty expiration (2 months and 10,000 miles beyond coverage)
Symptoms owners cite: Visible corrosion at liftgate bracket interface
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan denied warranty claim citing rust not covered under warranty
Corrosion under seats and pedal areas
Massive corrosion found underneath all four seats and around brake and accelerator pedals, causing driver's seat to feel loose or disengaging from vehicle weld.
When: At approximately 23,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Driver's seat felt like it was coming apart or disengaging during turns; Corrosion visible under seats and around pedals
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan case number provided: 61535259289
Panoramic moonroof/sunroof spontaneous shattering
Panoramic glass roof panels spontaneously shattered while driving at highway speeds on clear roads with no external impact or debris.
When: Various dates reported; one at 2 p.m. on I-4 in Florida, one on clear county road
Symptoms owners cite: Rear panoramic panel shattered while driving; Large glass panel exploded; No external cause visible
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan provided 'its glass' answer to one complainant
Liftgate glass spontaneous failure
Rear liftgate glass blew out from inside vehicle without external impact.
When: April 17, 2026
Symptoms owners cite: Glass blown out from inside vehicle
Electrical rear hatch latch failure
Electrical powered rear hatch latch mechanism failed, rendering door inoperable and eliminating emergency egress.
When: Under 55,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Rear door locked and inoperable
Rear liftgate shock strut pressure loss
Both rear liftgate support shock struts experienced sudden release of pressure.
Symptoms owners cite: Loss of pressure in both rear liftgate struts
Interior mirror attachment failure
Interior rear view mirror keeps falling off despite claimed repair.
Symptoms owners cite: Mirror repeatedly falling off even after dealership repair
Repairs/costs cited: Attempted repair at Honda (note: complaint owner appears to have misidentified dealership as Honda instead of Nissan)
Rear windshield wiper failure
Rear windshield wiper fell off.
Symptoms owners cite: Wiper separated from vehicle
Door handle malfunction
Front passenger door handle requires multiple attempts to open door; operates intermittently.
When: Within one week of purchase
Symptoms owners cite: Door requires multiple attempts to open; Unreliable door operation; Safety concern in emergency exit situation
Synthesized from 20 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2017 Nissan Rogue?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 20 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most body failures cluster between 23,000 and 54,000 miles, with the median around 39,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 23,000; a quarter make it past 54,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Nissan/Rogue.
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