Is the Nissan Rogue reliable?
58% of the 31 we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, with an average of 62/100 — it scores a little better than average.
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Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections62/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 60/10058%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 52%Across 31 used Nissan Rogues we inspected, this model scores a little better than average — average condition 62/100 vs 60 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
42%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
39%
Oil leaks · Engine
39%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
32%
Boots · Drivetrain
23%
Share of inspected Nissan Rogues where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 23%
Good 35%
Mediocre 29%
Poor 13%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.
68%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 76%
6%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
29%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 23%
More on Nissan
Other Nissan models we've inspected — or see the full Nissan profile.
Straight from recent Nissan Rogue reports
2025 Nissan Rogue · 12k mi — flagged: signs of airbag deployment. Inspected Jun 11.
2015 Nissan Rogue · 122k mi — flagged: fault codes recently cleared, fuel trim out of range, smoothness. Inspected May 1.
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 (42%), cracked or torn suspension bushings (39%), oil leaks (39%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 29% 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 31 inspections · updated Jul 12, 2026
