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2017 Nissan Rogue problems

Owners filed 601 complaints about the 2017 Nissan Rogue with NHTSA between Jan 2017 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is power train (123).

Complaints
601
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
57
Reported by owners
Fires
9
Reported by owners
Injuries
59
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Power train123
  2. Service brakes111
  3. Forward collision avoidance76
  4. Electrical system75
  5. Air bags72
  6. Engine70
  7. Vehicle speed control41
  8. Seats28
  9. Steering24
  10. Structure24
  11. Fuel/propulsion system17
  12. Electronic stability control (esc)14
  13. Suspension11
  14. Seat belts11

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
201729
201877
2019108
202051
202163
202278
202375
202446
202541
202633

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Power train

123 reports6 crashes
“2017 Nissan Rogue AWD – CVT transmission failure at approximately 57,000 miles. Vehicle is currently undriveable. Diagnostic testing identified P0776 / Pressure Control Solenoid "B." Two independent mechanics have determined that the CVT requires complete replacement. Nissan has previously extended CVT warranty coverage and entered into class-action settlements involving CVT failures in 2014–2018 Rogue vehicles. Requesting that NHTSA record this premature CVT failure for consideration of a potential defect trend.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 5, 2026Power trainODI 11769049

Service brakes

111 reports18 crashes
“My vehicle is suffering from severe brake safety failures directly caused by federal recall R22A6 (ABS Actuator Thermal Damage). Under heavy stop-and-go conditions in a parking lot, the vehicle's ABS, Slip, and Brake warning lights all illuminated simultaneously, creating an immediate safety hazard on public roads.The problem and specific components have been verified via multiple diagnostic scans. Prior to the recall service, an OBD-II scan at Autozone revealed active codes C1111 (ABS Pump Motor Failure) and C1130, which perfectly match the thermal/electrical failure path of recall R22A6. The defective components are available for inspection upon request.However, Alhambra Nissan dealership merely completed the paperwork for the recall campaign but refused to remedy the actual collateral damage to the ABS pump motor, demanding an additional 240 diagnostic fee instead. Furthermore, immediately after their service, a new code P0113 (Intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High) appeared, proving the dealership technician damaged or left an engine sensor unplugged during the recall work. Contacted the dealer for the new code, they insist to do the diagnostic for…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 26, 2026Electrical system, Service brakesODI 11759821

Forward collision avoidance

76 reports6 crashes
“The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The "Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) Malfunction" message was displayed, and the brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 14, 2026Forward collision avoidanceODI 11750227

Electrical system

75 reports1 crash6 fires2 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the SRS warning light illuminated. Online research indicated that the supplemental restraint system was disabled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the front driver's side door harness had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V875000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall. The contact stated that the recall remedy had failed to prevent the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,220.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 29, 2026Electrical systemODI 11774495

Air bags

72 reports23 crashes1 related recall
“I was adjusting the seat up and it felt like something broke loose and wentkind of sideways, and then the airbag light went on and freaked me out and about wrecked my car. I took it in to get it looked at and apparently the seat breaking loose caused the airbag to come unplugged and they said the rail and frame need replaced. The car doesn’t even have 80,000 miles on it and this is apparently a big problem with these seat frames and rails breaking loose, but yet my car is not part of the recall. It needs to be part of the recall. I think Nissan should help pay for the cost of this stuff. This is a serious safety issue and most people don’t have an extratwo grand to throw down to keep their car safe when it is poor manufacturing.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 1, 2026Air bags, SeatsODI 11768255

Engine

70 reports3 crashes
“"The CVT/drivetrain failed completely on May 28, 2026 at approximately 76,000 miles. The vehicle suddenly lost all drive power and came to a stop. Car is parked and completely undriveable. The failed component is the CVT transmission assembly — vehicle is available for inspection. Safety risk: Complete loss of drive power while operating a vehicle creates serious crash risk for driver and others on the road. Prior history: Nissan of Queens performed a CVT warranty repair on May 24, 2023 at 34,595 miles under Technical Service Bulletin NTB16-110Q for DTC P0776 — valve body was replaced. That bulletin requires a borescope inspection of the CVT belt before repair is complete. It is unknown if that inspection was performed. The vehicle passed three consecutive NY State safety inspections: January 2024, February 2025, and March 6, 2026 at 73,553 miles — only 2,546 miles before complete failure. Full maintenance history documented. No owner neglect. No warning lamps appeared before complete failure. Problem has not yet been confirmed by dealer as vehicle has not been towed for diagnosis. Nissan settled a $277.7M class action lawsuit covering 2014-2018 Rogues for this…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 12, 2026Power train, EngineODI 11743827
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.