Dodge Nitro vs Nissan Rogue
For 2007–2012 models, the Nissan Rogue has 30.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 58.8 for the Dodge Nitro. 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.
Dodge Nitro
58.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.9× the Nissan Rogue’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,058
- Sold
- 179,888
- Recall campaigns
- 6
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2007–2008 and 2011. Fewest: 2009 and 2012. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 93,600 mi
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 50,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 107,635 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 79,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 76,325 mi
Nissan Rogue
30.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
48% fewer than the Dodge Nitro
- 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 Dodge Nitro or the Nissan Rogue?
For 2007–2012 models, the Nissan Rogue has 30.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Dodge Nitro has 58.8, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Dodge Nitro?
The most-reported problem on the Dodge Nitro is body control and other modules, typically around 93,600 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 Dodge Nitro and Nissan Rogue years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Dodge Nitro: 2007–2008 and 2011; 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.