Nissan Rogue vs Subaru Forester
For 2007–2022 models, the Nissan Rogue has 17.9 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 25.0 for the Subaru Forester. 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
28% fewer than the Subaru Forester
- 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
Subaru Forester
25.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.4× the Nissan Rogue’s rate
- Complaints
- 5,091
- Sold
- 2,037,191
- Recall campaigns
- 30
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2015, 2017 and 2019–2020. Fewest: 2008, 2013 and 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 39,634 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 16,850 mi
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Water leaks and seals
Typically around 9,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 30,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 38,530 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Nissan Rogue or the Subaru Forester?
For 2007–2022 models, the Nissan Rogue has 17.9 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Subaru Forester has 25.0, 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 Subaru Forester?
The most-reported problem on the Subaru Forester is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 39,634 miles.
Which Nissan Rogue and Subaru Forester years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Nissan Rogue: 2008–2009, 2011 and 2013; Subaru Forester: 2015, 2017 and 2019–2020.
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.