2017 Nissan Rogue Sport Reliability
The 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport has 74 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and engine. Compared with nearby Rogue Sport model years (2017–2019), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Rogue Sport's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
74
NHTSA owner complaints
1
Recall campaigns
4
Complaints citing a crash
2
Complaints citing a fire
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 model year, filed between 2019 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 23 | 31% |
| Engine | 20 | 27% |
| Electrical system | 13 | 18% |
| Unknown or other | 12 | 16% |
| Air bags | 6 | 8% |
| Speed control / throttle | 5 | 7% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 5 | 7% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 5% |
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls
1 recall campaign on NHTSA record for the 2017 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V093000 | Feb 16, 2023 | 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 driving. |
How the 2017 compares with nearby Rogue Sport years
Verdicts compare these Rogue Sport model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 (this page) | 74 | 1 | Powertrain / transmission | Solid |
| 2018 | 95 | 2 | Unknown or other | Caution |
| 2019 | 100 | 2 | Forward collision avoidance | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 1 campaign above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2017 Nissan Rogue Sport reliability FAQ
Is the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport reliable?
The 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport has 74 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and engine. Compared with nearby Rogue Sport model years (2017–2019), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Rogue Sport's typical year.
What are the most common 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport are powertrain / transmission (23), engine (20), electrical system (13), unknown or other (12). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport, including 23V093000 (electrical system — ignition / anti-theft / immobilizer/proximity / key/sender). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport compare with the 2016 and 2018 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2018 has 95 complaints and 2 recalls (caution). The 2017 has 74 complaints and 1 recall.
How do I check a specific used 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2017 Rogue Sport, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.