Is the 2017 Nissan Rogue a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
The 2017 Nissan Rogue is a solid choice if you prioritize comfort and fuel efficiency over sporty performance.
Pros
- Spacious interior
- Good fuel economy
- User-friendly technology
Cons
- Lackluster acceleration
- CVT reliability concerns
- Interior materials could be better
Ownership at a glance
Common problems to watch for
- CVT transmission issues
- Premature suspension wear
- Electronics glitches
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (5)
The 2017 Nissan Rogue has 5 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Electrical System — Ignition — Anti-Theft — Immobilizer/Proximity — Key/Sender (campaign 23V093000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification — Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 …
- Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine — Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) — Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.…
- Electrical System — Wiring — Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Rogue vehicles. Water may leak into and corrode the dash side harness connector.…
- Electrical System — Ignition — Anti-Theft — Immobilizer/Proximity — Key/Sender — Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while drivi…
Real owner data from the CarsJudge fleet
2 2017 Nissan Rogue owners track this exact car in CarsJudge. Their real maintenance spend over the last 12 months averaged $0/year — logged from actual service records, not estimates.
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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