Jeep Liberty vs Nissan Rogue
For 2007–2012 models, the Nissan Rogue has 30.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 49.5 for the Jeep Liberty. 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 (2007–2012), 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.
Jeep Liberty
49.5 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.6× the Nissan Rogue’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,988
- Sold
- 401,619
- Recall campaigns
- 10
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2008. Fewest: 2009 and 2011. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 64,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 101,956 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 57,255 mi
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Control arms, ball joints and bushings
Typically around 120,000 mi · repair $230–$700
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 88,000 mi
Nissan Rogue
30.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
38% fewer than the Jeep Liberty
- Complaints
- 1,673
- Sold
- 543,995
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2008–2009 and 2011. Fewest: 2007. 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 Jeep Liberty or the Nissan Rogue?
For 2007–2012 models, the Nissan Rogue has 30.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Jeep Liberty has 49.5, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Jeep Liberty?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Liberty is tank, lines and filler, typically around 64,000 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 Jeep Liberty and Nissan Rogue years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Jeep Liberty: 2008; Nissan Rogue: 2008–2009 and 2011.
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.