Chevrolet Suburban vs Nissan Rogue
For 2007–2022 models, the Nissan Rogue has 17.9 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 27.7 for the Chevrolet Suburban. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2007–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet Suburban
27.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.5× the Nissan Rogue’s rate
- Complaints
- 2,442
- Sold
- 881,134
- Recall campaigns
- 41
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 4
Most complaints: 2007–2008 and 2015–2016. Fewest: 2014 and 2020. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 78,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 73,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 83,500 mi
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Master cylinder and booster
Typically around 63,000 mi
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Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings)
Typically around 113,000 mi
Nissan Rogue
17.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
35% fewer than the Chevrolet Suburban
- Complaints
- 6,074
- Sold
- 3,389,079
- Recall campaigns
- 32
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2008–2009, 2011 and 2013. Fewest: 2007 and 2019–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 75,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 10,633 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 60,445 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 43,000 mi
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CVT belt, pulleys and unit failure
Typically around 85,000 mi · repair $2,170–$6,500
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Suburban or the Nissan Rogue?
For 2007–2022 models, the Nissan Rogue has 17.9 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Chevrolet Suburban has 27.7, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Suburban?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Suburban is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 78,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Nissan Rogue?
The most-reported problem on the Nissan Rogue is harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 75,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Suburban and Nissan Rogue years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Suburban: 2007–2008 and 2015–2016; Nissan Rogue: 2008–2009, 2011 and 2013.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.