What is the best year for a Jeep Wrangler?

The weakest years by those same measures are 2018 and 2021 — worth closer inspection before buying, not an automatic pass. Verdict: no standout year — any of the stronger years is a reasonable buy.

How much does Jeep Wrangler insurance cost?

Full-coverage insurance for the Jeep Wrangler averages $1,984 a year, about $165 a month (industry average). That is less than the compact segment average of $2,056. Actual rates vary by trim, location, and driving record — compare quotes before buying.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Jeep Wrangler?

The chance of a major repair in a given year is 16%, so roughly 84 in 100 owners will not face one — above the compact segment norm of 11%. Reliability sits at 7.0/10. Verdict: optional — worth it only if you want predictable costs.

Is the Nissan Rogue expensive to maintain?

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.

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.

Jeep Wrangler vs Nissan Rogue

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

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Jeep Wrangler if its specific features or size suit your needs better.

Buy the Nissan Rogue — lower 5-year cost and better reliability.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Jeep Wrangler	Nissan Rogue
Annual repairs	$694	$467winner
5-year repair cost	$3,470	$2,335winner
Scheduled service (to 150k mi)	$21,803	$15,784winner
Reliability score	7 / 10	8 / 10winner
Major repair risk (5yr)	16%	12%winner
Cargo space	72.4 cu ft	74.1 cu ftwinner
Starting price (new)	$35,600	$30,800winner

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Jeep Wrangler	Nissan Rogue
RepairPal score	7 / 10	8 / 10winner
NHTSA complaints / 100k	327.2	156.2winner
Strongest years	2011, 2015, 2016	2020
Weakest years	2018, 2021, 2023	2013, 2017, 2019
Value retained · 3 yr	75.1%winner	71.7%
Value retained · 5 yr	68%winner	55.1%
Value retained · 7 yr	56.7%winner	45%

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Jeep Wrangler	Nissan Rogue
Engine	23.5%winner	32.4%
Electrical	11.4%	7.6%winner
ADAS	4.7%winner	16.4%
Brakes	5.8%winner	6.3%
Suspension	2.7%	—winner
Steering	27.2%	1.8%winner
Fuel system	5.1%	3.4%winner
Glass/Windows	1.8%winner	4.2%
Airbags	8.2%winner	8.9%
Seatbelt	—winner	1.3%

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?

	Jeep Wrangler	Nissan Rogue
Avg annual premium	$1,984	$1,984

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Jeep Wrangler

$694/yr maint · 7 reliability

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GAS

Nissan Rogue

$467/yr maint · 8 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The Jeep Wrangler averages $694 a year in maintenance. That is $173 above the compact segment average of $521. Owners bring it in for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.25 times per year, below the compact segment at 0.3. Its reliability score is 7.0/10. Verdict: costlier than the segment, budget accordingly.

How we calculated this. Repair costs, reliability scores, and maintenance schedules from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA and fuel prices from the EIA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →