Honda Element vs Nissan Rogue
For 2007–2011 models, the Honda Element has 26.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 34.9 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 (2007–2011), 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 Element
26.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
26% fewer than the Nissan Rogue
- Complaints
- 267
- Sold
- 102,523
- Recall campaigns
- 14
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2007–2008. Fewest: 2011. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 116,557 mi
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Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion
Typically around 168,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 84,287 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 111,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 100,000 mi
Nissan Rogue
34.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.3× the Honda Element’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,356
- Sold
- 388,223
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- 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 Honda Element or the Nissan Rogue?
For 2007–2011 models, the Honda Element has 26.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Nissan Rogue has 34.9, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Element?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Element is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 116,557 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 Element and Nissan Rogue years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda Element: 2007–2008; 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.