32 Nissan reliability Statistics

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These nissan reliability figures cover the measurement periods and populations identified in the available source material. Estimates, surveys and forecasts retain their reported scope.

Key Nissan reliability Statistics

The main findings are:

  • RepairPal rates Nissan 4.0 out of 5.0, ranking it 9th among 32 car brands (latest page accessed 2026; RepairPal brand comparison).
  • RepairPal gives the Nissan Rogue a 4.0/5.0 rating and ranks it 13th of 26 compact SUVs (latest 2026 ratings page; RepairPal compact-SUV comparison).
  • RepairPal estimates a 15% severe-repair probability for the Pathfinder, versus 13% for midsize SUVs and 12% for all vehicles (latest 2026 ratings page; RepairPal comparisons).
  • RepairPal lists 44 known recalls for Nissan Rogue vehicles (latest page accessed 2026; RepairPal recall index).
  • J.D. Power says Nissan received 2 model-level dependability awards, for Kicks and Murano (2025 study; 2022 model-year vehicles).
  • RepairPal reports an average annual Nissan repair cost of $500 (latest page accessed 2026; RepairPal Nissan profile).
  • The Rogue averages $467 per year in repair and maintenance costs, versus $521 for compact SUVs (latest 2026 ratings page; RepairPal compact-SUV comparison).
  • RepairPal gives the Nissan Murano a 3.5/5.0 rating and ranks it 20th of 26 compact SUVs (latest 2026 ratings page; RepairPal compact-SUV comparison).
  • RepairPal lists 30 known recalls for Nissan Versa vehicles (latest page accessed 2026; RepairPal recall index).
  • The source forecast states that consumer Reports predicts the 2025 Nissan Ariya will be more reliable than the average new car, using 3 model years as the prediction basis (2025 prediction based on 2023-2025 models).
  • RepairPal reports 0.3 unscheduled repair-shop visits per Nissan vehicle per year (latest page accessed 2026; RepairPal Nissan profile).
  • Rogue owners average 0.3 unscheduled repair-shop visits per year, versus 0.3 for compact SUVs and 0.4 for all vehicles (latest 2026 ratings page; RepairPal comparisons).
  • The Murano averages $507 per year in repair and maintenance costs, versus $521 for compact SUVs and $652 for all vehicles (latest 2026 ratings page; RepairPal comparisons).
  • RepairPal lists 54 known recalls for Nissan Sentra vehicles (latest page accessed 2026; RepairPal recall index).
  • RepairPal estimates a 13% probability that a Nissan repair is severe or major (latest page accessed 2026; RepairPal Nissan profile).

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Nissan reliability at brand level

Proprietary repair-invoice composite; no single measurement year stated.

Aggregates model years; costs vary by age, mileage, location and shop.

Routine oil-change visits are excluded.

RepairPal defines severe as costing three times the all-model annual repair cost.

Repair-cost and frequency outcomes across Nissan models

Unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years.

Routine oil changes are excluded.

Severe means three times the all-model annual repair cost.

Major-repair risk and model reliability ratings

Severe means three times the all-model annual repair cost.

Routine oil changes are excluded.

Recall exposure and remedy completion

Not a per-vehicle incidence rate; can include multiple model years.

Point-in-time table for recalls over 60 days without remedy.

Point-in-time remedy-availability snapshot.

Model-level awards do not establish a brand-wide Nissan PP100.

Prediction, not completed long-term failure observation.

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