Nissan Rogue vs Toyota RAV4
For 2007–2022 models, the Toyota RAV4 has 14.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 17.9 for the Nissan Rogue. 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.
Nissan Rogue
17.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.3× the Toyota RAV4’s rate
- 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
Toyota RAV4
14.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
22% fewer than the Nissan Rogue
- Complaints
- 6,390
- Sold
- 4,575,064
- Recall campaigns
- 37
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2007–2008 and 2010. Fewest: 2014, 2016–2017 and 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 60,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 67,976 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 24,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 90,900 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 40,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Nissan Rogue or the Toyota RAV4?
For 2007–2022 models, the Toyota RAV4 has 14.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Nissan Rogue has 17.9, counting the same model years for both.
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.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota RAV4?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota RAV4 is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 60,000 miles.
Which Nissan Rogue and Toyota RAV4 years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Nissan Rogue: 2008–2009, 2011 and 2013; Toyota RAV4: 2007–2008 and 2010.
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.