Is the Nissan Rogue reliable?
70% of the 37 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: 61/10070%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 56%Across 37 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
43%
Oil leaks · Engine
41%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
38%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
27%
Boots · Drivetrain
19%
Share of inspected Nissan Rogues where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 24%
Good 46%
Mediocre 19%
Poor 11%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.
70%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 75%
5%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
30%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
2019 Nissan Rogue · 36k mi — flagged: fault codes recently cleared, fuel trim out of range, tires condition & wear. Inspected Sep 22.
2017 Nissan Rogue · 112k mi — flagged: oil leaks, charging voltage, excessive pads wear. Inspected Aug 23.
The bottom line
On a Rogue, don't get stuck on a respray; start with the stuff that actually costs money. Check tire wear first, then pop the hood—oil leaks show up on 41 percent—and get underneath for cracked or torn suspension bushings and drivetrain boots. If the engine is wet and the bushings are gone, walk or slash the price. Demand a scan even when the dash looks clean, because cleared codes are common enough to hide problems. Use remaining tire life and any leak as your leverage; do not pay extra for a car that already needs rubber and seals.
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 (43%), oil leaks (41%), cracked or torn suspension bushings (38%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 30% 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 37 inspections · updated Oct 1, 2026
