2017 Nissan Rogue Problems And Complaints

2017 Nissan Rogue User Complaints and Problems

Mechanical problems:

1. A large number of owners have stated that the car starts showing an engine malfunction warning and that the power is reduced. The issue is never completely resolved despite being taken to a dealership. Many cars have also reported stalling and not being able to start back up.
2. A few complaints have stated that the car gets stuck in first gear while driving. There are also several complaints about the vehicle shaking or jerking violently with shifted into Drive or Reverse. There are multiple reports of the transmission overheating as well. This sometimes happens while driving and causes the owners to panic because the vibration can also be felt on the steering wheel.
3. There are many complaints about the steering wheel making a squeaking noise while turning and requiring heavy repair bills to fix.
4. A few owners have reported complete power loss as well as the car producing a humming sound while slowly screeching to a stop. It seems to be related to the Nissan Rogue acceleration problem that is widely reported although that problem also includes cars that accelerate without any driver input.

Electrical system problems:

1. Several owners have reported an electrical fault that disabled the instrument panel, and this often causes drivers to panic and steer away from the road.
2. There are multiple reports of electrical failures including instrument panel not responding, headlights going out, the doors and tailgate failing to open, the front and rearview cameras failing to display information, and so on.
3. A few cars had reported problems with the AC in which the external ventilation function could not be turned off.
4. One customer had a problem in which the windows failed to operate with the weather becoming cold. It is also accompanied by the heat not turning on which causes a serious problem. Others have complained that they also have had problems when the exterior temperature becomes cold.

Safety problems:

1. The airbag sensor has reported multiple problems in many cars and often requires replacement. Many complaints are also about the sensor not detecting a passenger and it is covered in the recall.
2. The automatic emergency braking is one of the most complained about aspects of the car. It not only causes multiple incidents of inadvertent breaking without the presence of obstacles upfront but also keeps detecting objects in the rain. The Nissan Rogue front collision warning malfunction has been the cause of multiple accidents.
3. A few cars have had issues with the seatbelts not locking in properly when engaged, although this happens mostly to the front passenger only. There are problems reported with the rear seatbelts as well. The seatbelt warning system also fails to work properly in many cars. The latch system for the child seat has also been complained to be inaccessible.
4. The seats of the cars have received several complaints because they rocked back and forth and make a click sound as the car accelerates. However, this is due to the seat frame issue and Nissan has tried to recall cars with the problem. During collisions, the seats can break and injure the passenger.
5. There are multiple complaints about the airbags failing to deploy during serious collisions as well. This happens even when the car is totaled. In many cases, the airbag warning light turns on without any incident following it.

Exterior problems:

1. Many owners have reported that the sunroof shattered and there was glass inside the car while the car was parked inside, even under a shade.
2. One owner had an issue with the hood opening while driving and this caused a loss of vision. There are complaints about the front passenger door handle not operating as well.
3. There are many complaints about the low beam headlights not being bright enough to facilitate safe driving at night.
4. The rear lift-gate is known to be a problem area because despite having an automatic closing function, it may sometimes trap an individual while closing. The mechanism that this meant for retracting upon detecting an object does not work and the spindles need a replacement which is quite expensive.

Miscellaneous problems

1. Although the manufacturer Nissan has come up with an adequate number of recalls, many complaints are about how long it takes to carry out some of these recalls. Owners have been left with defective cars and parts not arriving.

Interior problems:

1. There are complaints about the windshield heating not thus causing issues with visibility.

2017 Nissan Rogue Recalls

S. No.	Date	NHTSA Campaign Number	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks	Remedy
1	October 26, 2021	21V839000	Engine harness damage can cause engine stall	The engine harness may be damaged due to contact with the electronic control module bracket.	Dealers will install a harness protector cover
2	October 18, 2017	17V663000	Second row seat lower frame improperly welded	The second-row seat lower frame may be improperly welded and hence failed to comply with the FMVSS.	Dealers will inspect the seat frames and replace them if necessary
3	April 26, 2016	16V244000	Passenger airbags may not deploy because of OCS error	The occupant classification system may have an error and classify an adult passenger as a child or empty, thus the frontal airbag can be turned off.	Dealers will reprogram the airbag control unit and OCS ECU

Should you buy the 2017 Nissan Rogue?

Offering huge positives such as being packed with the latest technology, a comfortable ride as well as great cargo space, the Nissan Rogue looks like the ideal pick for families. However, it has scared many of its owners due to engine stalling, transmission failures, and other common issues. Despite there being a Nissan Rogue transmission recall in recent years, the manufacturer has not tried to address the problems of the current year car with many necessary recalls. Our pick in the segment would be the 2017 Honda CR-V as it is not just more reliable, but also more practical and feature-loaded.