2017 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2017 Nissan Rogue, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 21,000 miles.
- 70engine complaints
- 21,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 33 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 70 complaints, 3 mention a crash.
Nissan Rogue engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 10 | 19% | 3,640 |
| 2025 Rogue | 13 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Rogue | 66 | 31% | 32,222 |
| 2023 Rogue | 291 | 39% | 56,966 |
| 2022 Rogue | 136 | 56% | 58,500 |
| 2021 Rogue | 52 | 18% | 4,514 |
| 2020 Rogue | 8 | 5% | 32,228 |
| 2019 Rogue | 17 | 5% | 2,476 |
| 2018 Rogue | 57 | 9% | 24,000 |
| 2017 Rogue | 70 | 12% | 21,000 |
| 2016 Rogue | 64 | 12% | 68,000 |
| 2015 Rogue | 56 | 10% | 40,000 |
| 2014 Rogue | 53 | 12% | 61,323 |
| 2013 Rogue | 104 | 17% | 72,500 |
| 2012 Rogue | 43 | 14% | 80,000 |
| 2011 Rogue | 45 | 12% | 79,393 |
| 2010 Rogue | 46 | 16% | 69,192 |
| 2009 Rogue | 30 | 9% | 82,500 |
| 2008 Rogue | 36 | 8% | 94,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm); hybrid propulsion system
Problem: 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.
Risk: A blown fuse may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B6.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
"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 â vehicle is available for inspection. Safety risk…
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights unexpectedly flashed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was…
Car was going 50 mph and suddenly lost capacity to accelerate due to transmission issue
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Nissan Rogues have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about engine for the 2017 Nissan Rogue (12% of the 599 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Nissan Rogue engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 21,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 2017 Nissan Rogue problems
See all 2017 Nissan Rogue problems or engine problems across all Rogue years.