Is the Nissan Rogue reliable?
71% of the 38 we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, with an average of 66/100 — it scores noticeably better than the typical used car we inspect.
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Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections66/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/10071%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 56%Across 38 used Nissan Rogues we inspected, this model scores noticeably better than the typical used car we inspect — average condition 66/100 vs 61 for all cars we check. Every number on this page comes from real pre-purchase inspections — cars people were about to buy and paid an independent inspector to go through point by point, engine to underbody, paint depth to error codes. Not owner surveys, not warranty statistics, not forum lore: what we actually found.
What we found
Most common faults
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
45%
Oil leaks · Engine
39%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
37%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
26%
Boots · Drivetrain
18%
Share of inspected Nissan Rogues where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 24%
Good 47%
Mediocre 18%
Poor 11%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.
71%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 74%
5%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
32%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 24%
More on Nissan
Other Nissan models we've inspected — or see the full Nissan profile.
Straight from recent Nissan Rogue reports
2023 Nissan Rogue · 26k mi — flagged: low coolant / cooling system issues, fault codes recently cleared, fuel trim out of range. Inspected Sep 30.
2019 Nissan Rogue · 36k mi — flagged: fault codes recently cleared, fuel trim out of range, tires condition & wear. Inspected Sep 22.
The bottom line
A Rogue that looks tidy can still be a wear-and-leak car. Paint is common and structural repairs are rare, so a resprayed panel alone is not the deal-breaker. What should slow you down is the cluster that keeps showing up: worn tires, oil leaks, and cracked suspension bushings. If two of those three are present, price the repairs in or walk. Do not trust a dark dash either — codes had been cleared on 32% of these, well above the wider fleet, and live faults still turn up often enough that a pre-purchase scan is non-negotiable. Wet oil plus a dirty scan is your exit.
FAQ
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What are the most common problems on a used Nissan Rogue?
The items we flag most often are tires condition & wear (45%), oil leaks (39%), cracked or torn suspension bushings (37%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 32% of these cars the ECU codes had been erased shortly before sale, which can hide active faults. Ask for a diagnostic scan and start the engine from cold.
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Based on 38 inspections · updated Oct 22, 2026
