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 Volkswagen Tiguan expensive to maintain?

The Tiguan costs $730/year to maintain — $209 above the compact segment average of $521. Repair frequency of 92% means statistically, nearly every Tiguan owner makes at least one unscheduled shop visit per year — roughly three times the compact class average of 30%. Reliability score of 6 is well below the class average of 8. It is the highest-maintenance model in the compact segment by a wide margin.

What is the best year for a Volkswagen Tiguan?

The 2025 Tiguan (31 complaints, 10/10 safety, 1 severe) is the best on record. The 2023-2025 window shows meaningful improvement. Avoid 2018 (274 complaints) and 2022 (234 complaints), which coincide with generation transitions. For used buying, 2023 or newer is the safest range.

How much does Volkswagen Tiguan insurance cost?

Tiguan insurance averages around $2,004/year — about $167/month. Competitive for the compact class, despite significantly higher maintenance costs.

Is the Volkswagen Tiguan or Honda CR-V cheaper to maintain?

The CR-V is cheaper to maintain by $323/year — $407 versus $730 for the Tiguan, roughly $1,615 in savings over five years. The CR-V also has a significantly higher reliability score (9 vs. 6) and a repair frequency of 30% versus 92%. The maintenance cost gap between these two is among the largest in the compact class.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Volkswagen Tiguan?

A repair frequency of 92% — the highest of any compact SUV — combined with a reliability score of 6 makes extended warranty coverage a strong recommendation, particularly for used models. The probability of an unscheduled repair in any given year is nearly a statistical certainty; warranty coverage helps control what those visits cost.

Nissan Rogue vs Volkswagen Tiguan

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

// VERDICT

Our verdict

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

Buy the Volkswagen Tiguan if its specific features or size suit your needs better.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Nissan Rogue	Volkswagen Tiguan
Annual maintenance	$467winner	$730
5-year total cost	$2,335winner	$3,650
Reliability score	8 / 10winner	6 / 10
Major repair risk (5yr)	12%	12%
Cargo space	74.1 cu ft	—
Starting price (new)	$30,800winner	$32,200
Best years to buy	—	2010

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Nissan Rogue	Volkswagen Tiguan
RepairPal score	8 / 10winner	6 / 10
NHTSA complaints / 100k	154.6winner	183.9
Years to avoid	2017, 2018, 2019	2018, 2022
Value retained · 3 yr	71.7%	71.9%winner
Value retained · 5 yr	55.1%	55.8%winner
Value retained · 7 yr	45%winner	43.6%

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Nissan Rogue	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	16.2%winner	29.0%
Electrical	7.7%winner	10.6%
ADAS	16.2%	12.5%winner
Brakes	6.4%	3.8%winner
Steering	1.8%winner	3.6%
Fuel system	3.4%winner	3.6%
Tires/Wheels	1.0%	—winner
Glass/Windows	4.0%	2.8%winner
Airbags	8.9%winner	10.8%
Lighting	—winner	2.8%
Seatbelt	1.3%winner	1.8%

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	Volkswagen Tiguan
Avg annual premium	$1,984winner	$2,004

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Nissan Rogue

$467/yr maint · 8 reliability

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GAS

Volkswagen Tiguan

$730/yr maint · 6 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 →