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2017 Nissan Rogue Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Nissan Rogue has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 584 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in power train. Owners whose Rogue has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 584 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan Rogue:

Power train116 complaints
Unknown or other100 complaints
Service brakes70 complaints
Air bags62 complaints
Electrical system59 complaints
Engine27 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"On 11/21/2020 at 5:30 pm, we had a car crash on a highway i-495 (capital beltway, md), we were in our car (i, my wife, 2 kids), we noticed a sudden stop by many cars ahead of us in the same lane we were in (left lane), i pressed my brake and been able to avoid reaching the car…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2020
"This vehicle was purchased new from the dealership, nissan of vacaville, on 9-16-2017. on 10-26-2017 while traveling at approximately 35 mph the vehicle's forward emergency braking system (feb) suddenly and unexpectedly activated, bring the car to a full and complete stop in t…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2017
"On [xxx], my grandson and i went to the nissan dealership, 1777 n. central expressway, richardson, tx 7080 to inquire about a safety recall of the key fob for a 2017 nissan rogue. my grandson was told that he could make an appointment for the dealership to insert a block in t…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2025

NHTSA recall campaigns (5)

Seats
18/10/2017 · 17V663000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The recliner joints on the lower seat frame for the rear seats may have improper welds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requireme…
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
26/04/2016 · 16V244000
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 Hybrid, 2014-2017…
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm)
26/10/2021 · 21V839000
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
23/11/2022 · 22V875000
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
16/02/2023 · 23V093000
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 driving.

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Rogue been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Rogue has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Rogue?

Based on 584 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2017 Nissan Rogue are power train, unknown or other, service brakes.

How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Rogue have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2017 Nissan Rogue. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2017 Nissan Rogue a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Rogue has had power train or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2017 Nissan Rogue.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.