Nissan Rogue vs Toyota RAV4
Which used car has the cleaner record?
We line up what owners actually reported to NHTSA — complaints and recall campaigns — for both cars, so you can compare their paper trail before you buy.
| Side by side | Rogue | RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Years sampled | 2016, 2020, 2024 | 2016, 2020, 2024 |
| Owner complaints | 847fewer | 1010 |
| Recall campaigns | 11fewer | 12 |
| NHTSA investigations | 6fewer | 7 |
| Overall safety (NHTSA, US) | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Combined economy (EPA, US) | 7.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
The quick read
Over the sampled model years, the Nissan Rogue has 847 complaints and 11 recalls, and the Toyota RAV4 has 1010 complaints and 12 recalls. Lower numbers point to fewer reported issues, but always confirm the exact car with a VIN check.
Deeper analysis
Across the three model years examined, the RAV4 logged more owner complaints (1,010) and slightly more recall campaigns (12) than the Rogue (847 complaints, 11 recalls), though the difference is relatively modest in both categories. Neither figure is unusually alarming for vehicles with wide sales volumes, as more popular models tend to attract more reports. Bear in mind this data comes from the US NHTSA database, so it serves as a rough reliability signal rather than a definitive guide for European buyers, whose market conditions and specifications may differ.
NHTSA (US) owner-complaint and recall counts over recent model years. A reliability signal, not a check of any one car. Always run the VIN.