Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2017 Nissan Rogue
The 2017 Nissan Rogue has a moderate number of recalls and owner complaints. Electrical system issues and powertrain complaints are relatively common, as well as problems with airbags and brakes. Buyers may want to examine these components closely. Nevertheless, given the few specific recalls and complaints on certain issues, further investigation during a pre-purchase inspection is advised.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Nissan Rogue has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 600 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V093000 Ignition Key May Collapse and Shut Off Vehicle NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V875000 Corroded Harness Connector May Start Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V839000 Engine Harness Damage May Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V663000 Insufficient Seat Frame Weld/FMVSS 207/210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V244000 Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 139 complaints
- Power Train 123 complaints
- Service Brakes 111 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 76 complaints
- Electrical System 74 complaints
- Air Bags 72 complaints
Of the 600 complaints on file, 57 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 600 complaints, owners report 59 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Harness corrosion
How to check: Inspect the dash side harness connector for signs of corrosion.
ECM bracket damage
How to check: Check for damage near the Electronic Control Module location.
Rear seat welds improper
How to check: Examine the rear seat frames for signs of weak welds.
Jackknife key folding
How to check: Test the ignition key for stability; ensure it doesn't collapse.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual noises from engine or electrical systems.
Red flag: Persistent abnormal noises
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Observe for dashboard indicator lights.
Red flag: Warning lights staying on
- 03
Acceleration
What to check: Check for smooth gear shifts and power delivery.
Red flag: Jerky or delayed acceleration
- 04
Braking
What to check: Test brakes for responsiveness and noise.
Red flag: Squealing or unresponsive brakes
- 05
Highway driving
What to check: Monitor for alignment issues or vibrations.
Red flag: Steering wheel vibration at speed
- 06
Hard steering
What to check: Feel for smooth, easy steering moves.
Red flag: Heavy or stuck steering
- 07
Parking
What to check: Test electronic systems for functionality when parked.
Red flag: Non-working electronics
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the jackknife key issue been fixed?
- Any history of electrical corrosion?
- Were the ECM adjustments addressed?
- Any rear seat frame repairs done?
- Have airbags been checked or replaced?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair history
- Service and maintenance records
- Title and registration documents
- Accident history report
- Warranty records
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Nissan Rogue at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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