Nissan Rogue vs Subaru Ascent
Two compact SUVs compared on the numbers that matter — maintenance cost, reliability, and insurance.
// VERDICT
Our verdict
Buy the Nissan Rogue based on your priorities for this class.
Buy the Subaru Ascent based on your priorities for this class.
// COST HEAD TO HEAD
Maintenance and ownership cost
| Nissan Rogue | Subaru Ascent | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual maintenance | $467 | — |
| 5-year total cost | $2,335 | — |
| Reliability score | 8 / 10 | — |
| Major repair risk (5yr) | 12% | — |
| Cargo space | 74.1 cu ft | — |
| Starting price (new) | $30,800winner | $40,795 |
| Best years to buy | — | — |
// RELIABILITY
Which is more reliable?
| Nissan Rogue | Subaru Ascent | |
|---|---|---|
| RepairPal score | 8 / 10 | — |
| NHTSA complaints / 100k | 154.6 | — |
| Years to avoid | 2017, 2018, 2019 | None identified |
| Value retained · 3 yr | 71.7% | — |
| Value retained · 5 yr | 55.1% | — |
| Value retained · 7 yr | 45% | — |
// COMMON PROBLEMS
What breaks — and what it costs
| Nissan Rogue | Subaru Ascent | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 16.2% | —winner |
| Electrical | 7.7% | —winner |
| ADAS | 16.2% | —winner |
| Brakes | 6.4% | —winner |
| Steering | 1.8% | —winner |
| Fuel system | 3.4% | —winner |
| Tires/Wheels | 1.0% | —winner |
| Glass/Windows | 4.0% | —winner |
| Airbags | 8.9% | —winner |
| 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 Ascent | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual premium | $1,984 | — |
// FULL MODEL PAGES
// 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 →