The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle had unintendedly accelerated and then inadvertently decelerated. The vehicle was taken to three independent mechanics and diagnosed with mass air flow sensor failure. The mass air flow sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer. The dealer performed an oil change, a brake…
2017 Nissan Rogue cruise control problems
severe 19 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
5crashes
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 19 cruise control complaints filed for the 2017 Nissan Rogue, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 4 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The failure pattern owners describe
Buyer takeaway: The 2017 Rogue has widespread complaints involving sudden power loss (won't accelerate despite pedal input), unintended emergency braking stops, and dangerous acceleration surges—some happening repeatedly. While Nissan says it covers certain issues under warranty, parts are on backorder and dealerships often can't find a fault code or won't replace recommended parts.
Owners describe six main problems across 19 complaints. The most common is sudden power loss while driving: the gas pedal won't respond, RPMs climb but the car crawls at 30–40 mph, and a "malfunctioning" warning appears on the dash. This typically clears after restarting the engine. It happens in traffic, at lights, and during highway merges, sometimes within 30 minutes of the last restart.
The second major issue is the automatic emergency braking system activating without warning in parking lots and parking decks, jolting the car to a stop. In one crash, the vehicle then surged forward when the driver released brake pressure, hitting the car ahead.
Owners also report unintended acceleration—the engine revs and the car lurches forward at high speed while parked with foot on brake. One incident at 9,700 miles caused the vehicle to jump a curb and strike a wall.
Additionally, some owners describe unintended acceleration and deceleration at highway speeds, with one independent diagnosis pointing to mass air flow sensor failure. One owner experienced ice buildup on the front grille blocking the radar for cruise control and emergency braking. Finally, one complaint alleges the automatic emergency braking system failed entirely to engage when there was a vehicle ahead, resulting in a collision.
Many owners note that dealership diagnostics find no fault codes, and Nissan investigations yield no results. Parts shortages have left affected vehicles undrivable.
Same Nissan Rogue cruise control reports on nearby years: 2014 · 2018 · 2019
Failure modes owners describe
Unintended Emergency Brake Activation
The automatic emergency braking (AEB) system activates without warning while driving slowly or at stop in parking lots and parking decks, bringing the vehicle to an abrupt halt. In one case, after an emergency stop, the vehicle surged forward when the driver released brake pressure, resulting in a rear-end collision.
When: Occurs during low-speed driving in parking areas; pattern not mileage-dependent per narratives
Symptoms owners cite: Emergency brake activation with jolting stop; Beeping warning sounds before activation; Vehicle surges forward after initial brake application; Multiple occurrences at different locations
Repairs/costs cited: Nissan dealership and corporate investigation found no error codes or fault codes; investigation lasted 6 weeks with no resolution offered
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan corporate investigation conducted; no fault identified; testing results deemed 'property of Nissan' and not disclosed to owner
Loss of Power/Acceleration with Check Engine Warning
Vehicle randomly loses power or fails to accelerate when pedal is pressed, with engine RPMs rising but no speed gain. Typically resolves after powering vehicle off and back on. Dashboard displays 'malfunctioning' warning. Occurs during stop-and-go traffic, at lights, and highway merges.
When: Since purchase; recurring incidents 30 minutes to hours apart; one report at 50,000 miles; another at 100,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: No acceleration response to gas pedal; High RPM with no corresponding speed increase; Dashboard 'malfunctioning' or check engine warning light; Temporary resolution after restart; Occurs in stop-and-go traffic and highway merging
Codes mentioned: Check engine light illuminated
Repairs/costs cited: Software transmission update attempted in 2021 with no resolution; parts (intake runner control valve mentioned) reported on extended backorder; dealership attributed issue to transmission leaks despite owner disputing connection
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan advised in February that issue would be covered under warranty; however, no parts or repair completed due to parts shortage
Mass Air Flow Sensor Failure
Unintended acceleration followed by deceleration at highway speeds. Three independent mechanics diagnosed mass air flow (MAF) sensor failure.
When: At approximately 50,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Unintended acceleration at 60 MPH; Unintended deceleration following acceleration
Repairs/costs cited: Independent mechanics recommended MAF sensor replacement; dealer performed oil change, brake fluid change, and throttle body cleaning; owner instructed to add fuel injector cleaner twice yearly; failure recurred
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer service performed but did not replace MAF sensor; no recall associated with VIN per manufacturer
Unintended Acceleration in Park
Vehicle accelerates and lurches forward unexpectedly while in Park with foot on brake, causing vehicle to jump curb and strike wall or subsequent collision. Engine revs at high RPM despite brake application.
When: Occurs during parking; one report at 9,700 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Engine revving while brake pedal depressed; Vehicle accelerates while in Park; Vehicle lurches forward at high speed from stopped position
Repairs/costs cited: One dealership unable to retrieve fault code; one dealer blamed floor mat jamming accelerator; vehicle not repaired in some cases
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified; no recalls issued; dealership blamed floor mat obstruction
Front Radar Obstruction by Ice
In winter conditions, ice buildup on the front grille blocks the front radar device, causing automatic emergency braking and cruise control systems to shut down. Systems return to normal only after vehicle is parked and ice melts.
When: During winter driving in snow and ice conditions on highway
Symptoms owners cite: Ice coating on front grille; Cruise control system shutdown; Automatic collision detection system shutdown; Loss of automatic braking function
Automatic Emergency Braking System Failure
Front automatic emergency braking system fails to engage when there is another vehicle in front, resulting in collision. System does not provide intended safety function.
When: During active driving with following traffic
Symptoms owners cite: AEB system fails to activate with vehicle ahead; No braking response despite proximity to vehicle in front; Collision results from system failure
Synthesized from 19 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
The first time the vehicle malfunctioned, I was driving in a grocery store parking lot with a personal friend and suddenly the car's emergency brake protection activated jolting the car to a stop. The second occurrence was in a parking deck (different from the first location) and the car again activated the emergency brake protection system jolting the car to a stop. I then felt this was a safety…
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2017 Nissan Rogue?
It's a meaningful issue. 19 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Across the 11 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 2,900 and 50,000 miles, with the median around 24,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 2,900; a quarter make it past 50,000. 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 $600 for cruise control 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 cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control 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.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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