What is the best year for a Nissan Rogue?

The Rogue's complaint history has been persistently elevated. The 2020 model (147 complaints) stands out as the cleanest year of the second generation. The third-generation launch in 2023 brought 630 complaints before settling to 162 in 2024 and 158 in 2025. Avoid 2013-2018, which consistently logged 430-612 complaints per year. For the current generation, 2024 or 2025 is the best used pick.

How much does Nissan Rogue insurance cost?

Rogue insurance averages around $1,984/year — about $165/month. Competitive for the compact class.

Is the Nissan Rogue or Toyota RAV4 cheaper to maintain?

The RAV4 is $38/year cheaper — $429 versus $467 for the Rogue — and has a lower repair frequency (26% vs. 33%). Both carry the same reliability score. The RAV4 holds a moderate edge on total ownership cost.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Nissan Rogue?

The Rogue's persistently elevated complaint history across 2013-2018 and a major repair probability slightly above the class average make extended warranty worth considering for used models from that period. For 2024 and newer, risk is more moderate — though the historical reliability track record warrants more caution than class leaders like the CR-V or RAV4.

Is the Subaru Crosstrek expensive to maintain?

At $492/year the Crosstrek sits just $26 above the subcompact segment average of $466 — essentially at par on sticker cost. Where it distinguishes itself is frequency: a 13% repair rate versus the segment average of 20% means fewer unscheduled shop visits per year. Combined with a 7% major repair probability (below the 9% class average) and a 9/10 reliability score, it's a strong long-term ownership choice.

What is the best year for a Subaru Crosstrek?

The 2023 Crosstrek stands out with only 32 complaints, a 10/10 NHTSA safety score, and just 4 severe issues — the cleanest year in its recent history. Avoid the 2019 model, which had 276 complaints. The 2023–2025 window represents the most refined version currently available on the used market.

How much does Subaru Crosstrek insurance cost?

The Crosstrek averages about $1,968/year to insure — roughly $164/month — making it one of the more affordable subcompact SUVs to insure. Its strong safety ratings and low theft profile keep rates competitive across most driver profiles.

Is the Subaru Crosstrek or Honda HR-V cheaper to maintain?

The HR-V is cheaper by about $191/year — $301 versus $492 for the Crosstrek. The HR-V also leads on reliability (10 vs. 9) and major repair probability (5% vs. 7%). The Crosstrek's counterargument is standard AWD, which the HR-V doesn't offer — a meaningful difference depending on where and how you drive.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Subaru Crosstrek?

Probably not. A 7% major repair probability and 13% repair frequency both sit below the subcompact segment average, and a 9/10 reliability score puts it in low-risk territory. If buying a 2019 model used, some coverage is worth considering given elevated complaints that year — otherwise, self-insuring makes more financial sense.

Nissan Rogue vs Subaru Crosstrek

Two compact SUVs compared on the numbers that matter — maintenance cost, reliability, and insurance.

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Nissan Rogue to minimise 5-year ownership cost.

Buy the Subaru Crosstrek if long-term reliability matters most.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Nissan Rogue	Subaru Crosstrek
Annual maintenance	$467winner	$492
5-year total cost	$2,335winner	$2,460
Reliability score	8 / 10	9 / 10winner
Major repair risk (5yr)	12%	7%winner
Cargo space	74.1 cu ftwinner	54.7 cu ft
Starting price (new)	$30,800	$27,600winner
Best years to buy	—	2021

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Nissan Rogue	Subaru Crosstrek
RepairPal score	8 / 10	9 / 10winner
NHTSA complaints / 100k	156.8	—
Years to avoid	2017, 2018, 2019	2018, 2019, 2023
Value retained · 3 yr	71.7%	90.5%winner
Value retained · 5 yr	55.1%	71.2%winner
Value retained · 7 yr	45%	59.5%winner

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Nissan Rogue	Subaru Crosstrek
Engine	16.2%	10.7%winner
Electrical	7.7%winner	10.1%
ADAS	16.2%	10.4%winner
Brakes	6.4%	1.6%winner
Suspension	—winner	1.0%
Steering	1.8%winner	3.1%
Fuel system	3.4%	—winner
Tires/Wheels	1.0%winner	2.2%
Glass/Windows	4.0%winner	33.0%
Airbags	8.9%	1.4%winner
Lighting	—winner	2.5%
Seatbelt	1.3%	—winner

One major repair on either model can run $1,500–4,000. A warranty caps your exposure, especially on known problem years.

// INSURANCE

Which is cheaper to insure?

	Nissan Rogue	Subaru Crosstrek
Avg annual premium	$1,984	$1,968winner

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Nissan Rogue

$467/yr maint · 8 reliability

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GAS

Subaru Crosstrek

$492/yr maint · 9 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The Rogue averages $467/year in maintenance — $54 below the compact segment average of $521. But repair frequency of 33% is slightly above the class average of 30%, and major repair probability of 12% is slightly above the 11% norm. Lower cost per service visit, but slightly more frequent unscheduled visits than the class average.

How we calculated this. Maintenance costs and reliability scores from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →