2017 Nissan Rogue: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2017 Nissan Rogue: 5 recalls, 599 owner complaints and up to 29 mpg combined.
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Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V244000 · 2016 · 3,296,947 vehicles
What's wrong: 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 Nissan rogue and Infiniti q50, 2015-2016 Nissan murano, murano hybrid, and Chevrolet city express, 2014-2015 Nissan pathfinder hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti jx35 vehicles. In these…
Why it matters: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet city express owners will be notified by general motors. Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit (acu) and ocs electronic control unit (ECU) in altima, maxima, murano, rogue, and sentra vehicles, and replace the ocs ECU in leaf, nv200, nv200 taxi,…
Seats, Seat belts Vehicle recall #17V663000 · 2017 · 4,883 vehicles
What's wrong: 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 requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems," and 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Why it matters: The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat frames and replace any defective lower seat frames, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2017.
Hybrid system, Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #21V839000 · 2021 · 5,905 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A blown fuse May cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021.
Electrical Vehicle recall #22V875000 · 2022 · 125,215 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 rogue vehicles. Water May leak into and corrode the dash side harness connector.
Why it matters: A corroded dash side harness connector increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will apply grease and repair any corroded connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023.
Electrical Vehicle recall #23V093000 · 2023 · 712,458 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags May not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 8 mention a fire, 59 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Other / unknown (139): the most common themes are warning light on (13), noise or vibration (13).
- Transmission & drivetrain (123): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (46), warning light on (31), stalls / loses power (26).
- Brakes (111): the most common themes are warning light on (19), noise or vibration (16).
- Forward collision avoidance (76): the most common themes are warning light on (15), noise or vibration (4).
The 2017 Nissan Rogue has 599 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 21 Rogue model years for complaints (1.7× the average Rogue year). Complaints peaked in 2019 (108 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 28,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2016 (542 complaints, 7 recalls), 2018 (668 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | Regular |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 27 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2017 Nissan Rogue. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 Nissan Rogue problems?
Owners have filed 599 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are other / unknown (139), transmission & drivetrain (123), brakes (111).
What gas mileage does the 2017 Nissan Rogue get?
EPA ratings run up to 29 mpg combined (2.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2017 Nissan Rogue repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.