Before You Buy

Nissan Rogue: Buy Score, Reliability & Ownership Costs

Compact Crossover · SUV

MSRP Range$28,790–$38,000
A white 2026 Nissan Rogue crossover parked in a suburban driveway in daylight, shot candidly at a three-quarter angle.
EngineVC-Turbo 1.5L 3-cylinder, 201 hp / 225 lb-ft
TransmissionCVT
Fuel Economy36 mpg highway
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive standard, all-wheel drive available

Our Verdict

Based on model-specific reliability data, ownership costs, and longevity signals.

Consider
78/100

Buy Score™

Pros

  • 2026 model earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick award
  • VC-Turbo 1.5L engine (201 hp / 225 lb-ft) and 36 mpg highway are competitive for the class
  • ProPILOT Assist 2.1 offers more advanced highway driver assistance than most rivals at this price
  • Repair cost ($467/yr) runs below the compact-SUV average

Cons

  • RepairPal ranks it only 13th of 26 compact SUVs — mid-pack, behind the RAV4, CR-V, and Tucson
  • iSeeCars shows the steepest 5-year depreciation (48.6%) of any Nissan or Kia model in this research
  • Older-generation Rogues were named in the Stringer v. Nissan CVT class-action settlement
  • Earned Top Safety Pick, not the higher Top Safety Pick+ tier some rivals achieved

Can this car reach 300,000 miles?

Likely

RepairPal's model-specific score (4.0/5.0) ranks the Rogue a mid-pack 13th of 26 compact SUVs. Older Rogue generations were covered under the Stringer v. Nissan CVT class-action settlement, and iSeeCars shows it depreciating faster than any other Nissan/Kia model in this research.

First-Time Buyer Friendly

74/100

Approachable overall, though a first-time buyer should budget a little extra for insurance or upkeep.

Reliability Timeline

What tends to need attention, and when — based on model-specific reliability data.

RoutineModerateMajor

30,000 miles

Oil changes, tire rotations

60,000 miles

CVT fluid change — Nissan's CVT has a well-documented shudder/overheating complaint history on past generations, including the Rogue
Brake pads

100,000 miles

Spark plugs; turbo engine components

150,000 miles

Suspension bushings and shocks

200,000+ miles

Reaching this mileage depends heavily on disciplined CVT fluid maintenance, more so than with a conventional automatic

What It Actually Costs to Own

Repair costs run below the compact-SUV average, but iSeeCars shows the steepest 5-year depreciation of any Nissan or Kia model in this research — a real factor against the RAV4/CR-V/Tucson class leaders.

Estimated Annual Fuel Cost$1,170
Estimated Annual Insurance$1,400
Estimated Annual Maintenance$430
Estimated Annual Repairs$467
Estimated Annual Registration$190
5-Year Depreciation~49% of purchase price

Full Specifications

EngineVC-Turbo 1.5L 3-cylinder, 201 hp / 225 lb-ft
TransmissionCVT
Fuel Economy36 mpg highway
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive standard, all-wheel drive available
Driver AssistProPILOT Assist 2.1
Warranty3 yr/36,000 mi basic, 5 yr/60,000 mi powertrain

Check for open recalls before you buy

We don't yet have a live recall feed wired up for the Nissan Rogue, so we won't guess at a number here. Before you buy any specific Rogue, run its VIN throughNHTSA's free recall lookup tool— it takes about 30 seconds and confirms whether that exact vehicle has any open, unrepaired safety recalls.

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Sources: RepairPal model reliability score (4.0/5.0), annual repair cost ($467), and 13th-of-26 compact SUV ranking: repairpal.com/reliability/nissan/rogue (live lookup, 2026). 2026 MSRP, VC-Turbo 1.5L/201 hp engine, 36 mpg highway, and ProPILOT Assist 2.1: Comprehensive Car Buying Guide.md, Compact Crossovers section (existing doc). 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick award (standard tier, not Plus): usa.nissannews.com press release (live lookup, 2026). iSeeCars 5-year depreciation (48.6%, highest of any Nissan/Kia model in this research): iseecars.com Rogue resale-value and Sorento-vs-Rogue comparison pages (live lookup, 2026). Stringer v. Nissan CVT class-action settlement covering older Rogue generations: carcomplaints.com Nissan CVT settlement coverage (live lookup, 2026).