Honda CR-V vs Nissan Rogue
For 2007–2021 models, the Nissan Rogue has 18.2 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 24.8 for the Honda CR-V. 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 (2007–2021), 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.
Honda CR-V
24.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.4× the Nissan Rogue’s rate
- Complaints
- 11,258
- Sold
- 4,540,604
- Recall campaigns
- 36
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2007–2008 and 2017–2018. Fewest: 2013, 2016 and 2020–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 16,750 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 66,350 mi
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Injectors and high-pressure fuel system
Typically around 13,203 mi · repair $720–$2,150
Nissan Rogue
18.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
27% fewer than the Honda CR-V
- Complaints
- 5,843
- Sold
- 3,202,598
- 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 Honda CR-V or the Nissan Rogue?
For 2007–2021 models, the Nissan Rogue has 18.2 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Honda CR-V has 24.8, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Honda CR-V?
The most-reported problem on the Honda CR-V is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 68,000 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 Honda CR-V and Nissan Rogue years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda CR-V: 2007–2008 and 2017–2018; 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.