2017 Nissan Rogue Body & structure Problems

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the liftgate suddenly became stuck. The liftgate became inoperable. The contact was unable to get the wheelchair out of the trunk of the vehicle. The contact manually opened the liftgate by crawling inside the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and provided a diagnostic test cost. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where an unknown diagnostic test was performed and the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

NHTSA ID

11746118

Incident

Jan 1, 2021

Mileage

132,000 mi

Around 4:30pm on April 17, 2026 I got in my SUV in my driveway. Shut door and started the engine, heard a loud noise, looked in rear view mirror and saw the lift gate glass had blown out from inside the vehicle!

NHTSA ID

11732326

Incident

Apr 17, 2026

Vehicle: 2017 Nissan Rogue VIN: [XXX] Issue: Hood latch / safety latch failure Description of the problem: While opening the fuel door, I accidentally pulled the interior hood‑release lever. The primary hood latch released, but the hood remained mostly closed. I did not realize the hood was unlatched. When I began driving, the hood suddenly flew open. This indicates that the secondary safety latch failed to engage and hold the hood down, which is its intended safety function. . A failure of the secondary hood latches is a serious safety hazard, and the hood opening while driving created an immediate visibility obstruction and risk of a crash. What happened as a result: The hood flew open while the vehicle was in motion, blocking forward visibility. I was able to stop safely, but this could have caused a collision. Frequency: This is the first occurrence, but the latch mechanism may be sticking. Why this is a safety concern: Even if the primary latch is released, the secondary safety latch is specifically designed to prevent the hood from opening while driving. Its failure represents a critical safety defect. Request: Please document this incident and evaluate whether similar failures are occurring on 2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11724813

Incident

Mar 16, 2026

Everytime it rains water leaks in under drivers side dash filling my floorboard and my window and radio malfunction, probably from water in dashboard

NHTSA ID

11691118

Incident

Sep 30, 2025

My interior rear view mirror keeps falling off. I took it back to Honda and they said they fixed it but it still falls off . My rear windshield wiper fell off. My console has a light that is always on and they said it was fixed. My Fob got locked in my car. I was forced to buy a car clear shield but it isn’t on. I was forced to buy Car security system I didn’t want.

NHTSA ID

11673089

Incident

Jul 12, 2025

Paint on the hood peeling significantly. No signs of chips or scratches near the peeling site. Paint is expected to last 10 to 15 years under normal driving conditions and mine has lasted only 7. Color is white. There is a current class action suit against nissan for paint issues, and I want my voice heard too.

NHTSA ID

11659392

Incident

Nov 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that there was mold on the front passenger's side floor and underneath the front passenger's side seat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that water had leaked into the vehicle due to a clogged sunroof drain. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the front driver's side floor was soaking wet, and there was water underneath the front driver's side seat. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11607916

Incident

Aug 12, 2023

The hood does not seem secure while driving 55mph or above.

NHTSA ID

11567959

Incident

Jan 25, 2024

While driving in the rain on July 11, 2023 and for the first time I encountered rain dropping into the inside of my vehicle from several different places in the front windshield of my vehicle. The rain was falling profusely onto the gearshift area which caused me to multitask and try to cover the area to prevent any damage. I was able to get off the expressway and make it to the gas station where I took several pictures and videos. There were no warning lights or signs on my vehicle. There was an additional issue earlier this year when my car would not accelerate over 35-40 mph and when it did the car would shake badly. The car would just randomn make loud sounds and force a hard push before the accelerations. I took it to a Nissan dealership to find out the transmission had to be replaced. While driving the vehicle it steers toward the right. I also have noise from the bottom of the car and it appears there is something loose or dragging which causes making a left or right turn hard.

NHTSA ID

11533013

Incident

Jul 11, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH in a heavy rainstorm, rainwater started leaking into the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rainwater entered the cabin of the vehicle from the top of the front windshield, and from the front driver's and passenger’s side windows. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.

NHTSA ID

11533009

Incident

Jul 11, 2023

Mileage

69,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the carpet on the front driver’s and passenger’s side was wet. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the source the leak was not found. The failure persisted and the rear carpet also became wet. The vehicle was taken to another dealer and the contact was informed that the source of the leak was coming from the sunroof. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V875000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the work performed in the recall repair had led to the moisture inside the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 46,807.

NHTSA ID

11527390

Incident

Jan 1, 2022

Mileage

46,807 mi

Nissan has Not properly sealed the exterior of this car exposes the customer to extensive weather damage to the motor, electrical and the cabin of the car. Owners of this car has already hhad safety issues because of the root problem the car is not weather protected from it's inception. I'm not the expert but you have to weather seal a house and you must weather seal your cars because they are in the elements reagularly. No customer at the point of sale and no salesman can assure that the car is properly protected from water getting inside the car! That is an issue that the manufacturer should ganuantee. Ive owned numerous cars and water leakage into the cabin or motor has never been a problem. This should be a national recall to address the water leakage problem. This water breach has also caused mole and mildew to grow on the inside of the car.

NHTSA ID

11515112

Incident

Apr 3, 2023

The trunk lift gate opens then closes. The safety feature in which it will open if it is close to coming into contact with an object does not work. Sometimes the malfunction is delayed and if an individual is reaching into the trunk , it will come down on their head and possibly close them between the liftgate and the trunk. The trunk was inspected by a Nissan service parts place and they said it coded for needing new spindles which is a $1300 part that is on national back order without an eta. This presents safety issue because it can cause head injury and possible body injury if a smaller sized individual gets closed between the liftgate and the trunk.

NHTSA ID

11443726

Incident

Oct 18, 2021

I was driving on highway at approximately 60 mph, when the hood opened spontaneously obstructing my view, and greatly increasing my likelihood of a catastrophic crash. I was able to see under raised hood, due to a built-in gap, and safely exit highway. When closing, damage sustained to body surrounding hood. There were no audio or visual arms that such an event would occur, nor that the hood may have been open. No police report was filed at the time, and a mechanic is evaluating now. (I was the driver, but am not the owner of the vehicle. Owner is dealing with mechanics at this time.)

NHTSA ID

11436676

Incident

Oct 12, 2021

Front passenger door handle not opening door. You have to try more than a few times before or actually opens. Very scary if we need to exit the vehicle in case of an emergency. I realized this about a week after I bought the vehicle.

NHTSA ID

11426305

Incident

May 1, 2021

THE PANORAMIC MOONROOF ON MY CAR SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON 10/8/2020. IT WAS ABOUT 2:00 PM ON I4 IN FLORIDA, AND DRIVING AT HIGHTWAY SPEEDS. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES NEAR ME AT THE TIME. NO ROCKS, OR OVERPASSES, ETC THAT COULD HAVE DROPPED A ROCK. IT IS THE LARGE, REAR PANEL.

NHTSA ID

11363585

Incident

Oct 8, 2020

Mileage

36,500 mi

IN 2017 NISSAN ROGUE THERE IS CORROSION/RUST AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE LIFT GATE SUPPORT STRUT BRACKET AND VEHICLE BODY. THE REAR LIFT GATE STRUT PROVIDES POWER TO ASSIST REAR LIFT GATE MECHANISM AND OPERATES UNDER PRESSURE. IF THE INTERFACE IS INSUFFICIENT OR THE STRUCTURE IS COMPROMISED DUE TO RUST IT MAY CAUSE FAILURE OF THE LIFT MECHANISM. IT COULD RESULT IN INABILITY TO OPEN OR CLOSE THE LIFT GATE BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY RESULT IN BODILY INJURY. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH NISSAN TO REPORT THE ISSUE AND GUIDANCE TO REMEDY THE ISSUE. MY CLAIM WAS DENIED AS I WAS INFORMED BY NISSAN THAT THE RUST DESCRIBED ABOVE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AS I AM 2 MONTHS AND 10,000 OUT OF COVERAGE.

NHTSA ID

11348474

Incident

Aug 1, 2020

Mileage

46,500 mi

PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED AND SHATTERED TRAVELING DOWN A UNOCCUPIED COUNTY ROAD. ROAD WAS CLEAR, NO TREES, TRAFFIC, ON SUNNY DAY. REPORTED TO NISSAN USA WITH "ITS GLASS" ANSWER. CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW, NEVER WRECKED, UNDER COVER WHEN NOT DRIVEN. DRIVEN AROUND 50MPH. *TR

NHTSA ID

11321271

Incident

Apr 11, 2020

Mileage

39,000 mi

ELECTRICAL REAR HATCH LATCH MECHANISM FAILED UNDER 55K MI CREATING A LOCKED INOPERABLE DOOR ELIMINATING A POTENTIAL EGRESS IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.

NHTSA ID

11301157

Incident

Jan 18, 2020

Mileage

54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF CORROSION WAS FOUND UNDERNEATH ALL FOUR SEATS, AND AROUND THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS. THE CONTACT CALLED NISSAN OF ROCKWALL (1700, I-30, ROCKWALL, TX 75087, (972) 961-9888) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND MADE TURNS, THE DRIVER'S SEAT FELT AS IF IT WERE COMING APART OR DISENGAGING FROM THE WELD OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 61535259289. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 23,000.

NHTSA ID

11290131

Incident

Dec 6, 2017

Mileage

23,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN NOTICING WATER ACCUMULATION UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT AND ALSO FOGGING ON THE WINDSHIELD IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE. THIS IS ALL HAPPENING DURING SUMMERS. I HAVE REMOVED MORE THAN A GALLON WATER ALREADY AND IT KEEPS COMING BACK I THINK.

NHTSA ID

11234570

Incident

Jul 6, 2019

Mileage

22,000 mi

THE BOTH REAR LIFTGATE SHOCK STRUTS SUDDEN RELEASE OF PRESSURE

NHTSA ID

11152383

Incident

Nov 18, 2018

I PURCHASED MY CAR BRAND NEW IN MARCH 2018. IT HAS LESS THAN 7700 MILES ON IT. ON JULY 30, 2018, I WAS AT A RED LIGHT (COMPLETELY STOPPED) ON A DRY CITY STREET, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MINE. DESPITE MY FOOT REMAINING ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV UNTIL I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND REAPPLIED. I PURCHASED THE SAFETY PACKAGE FOR MY CAR, AND NOT ONLY DID THE BRAKES FAIL, BUT THE SAFETY PACKAGE, THAT IS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT A COLLISION, ALSO FAILED.

NHTSA ID

11118359

Incident

Jul 30, 2018

Mileage

7,658 mi

I HAVE HAD MY PEARL WHITE 2017 NISSAN ROGUE SL FOR ABOUT 9 WEEKS NOW AND IT SEEMS LIKE I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE PAINT IN THE VEHICLE. I AM NOT SURE IF THE PAINT ON THE CAR IS VERY THIN OR THAT IF IT IS VERY CHEAP BUT I DO EVERYTHING I AM SUPPOSED TO BE DOING IN TAKING THE CAR AS I ALWAYS LOVE TO BE IN A CLEAN AND GREAT LOOING CAR. I WASH THE VEHICLE ONCE A WEEK, I DRIVE A GOOD DISTANCE AWAY FROM BEHIND OTHER VEHICLES ON A REGULAR ROAD & THE HIGHWAY ESPECIALLY, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE I GET A PAINT CHIPS ON THE HOOD EVERY DAY. NO MATTER WHAT I DO. AT THE END OF THE DAY, I TAKE CARE OF IT TO THE POINT THAT I HAVE MY WIFE COMPLAIN TO ME ABOUT HOW MUCH I TAKE CARE OF IT. AGAIN, I AM NOT SURE IF THE PAINT IS THIN/CHEAP OR NOT BUT IT SEEMS LIKE IT NOT FAIR TO HAVE PAID CLOSE TO $400 EXTRA FOR PREMIUM PAINT AND BE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. I ALSO HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS AN ISSUE. FUNNY THAT NO ONE HAS REPORTED IT HERE IN THE PAST. I GUESS THERE IS A FIRST FOR EVERYTHING. I WITH NISSAN CAN FIX THIS PROBLEM ASAP. IN REGARDS TO MY ISSUE, I JUST WANT MY CAR WITH BETTER PROTECTION. I ALWAYS ASK MYSELF... CAN I JUST DRIVE MY CAR WITHOUT GETTING A CHIP???

NHTSA ID

10983579

Incident

May 4, 2017