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Yesterday, I decided to brows around the Facebook group, Mileage Impossible. More specifically, I was looking for anything other than a Toyota or a Lexus. Let's just say I love a good underdog story, and my find did not disappoint. Despite all the inadequate decision-making happening at Nissan during the past few years, I still have a bit of a soft spot for the Japanese brand. That's mostly because of its sports cars, which I've enjoyed a lot over the years.
That said, Jonathan Singleton shared an interesting story in the group. Here's what he says.
“2019 Nissan Rogue. I bought this car a little over a year ago. It only had 200,000 miles. I drive for a living in the medical field, and regular maintenance, and she drives like a top, and she has many more miles and years to go.”
Jonathan's post blew the minds of some members and resulted in some interesting reactions and questions. Those were mostly due to the model's poor reputation for reliability. Interestingly, I went on Cars.com and the 2019 Nissan Rogue got a 4.6 out of 5 for reliability, from all consumer reviews. However, most consumer reports have nothing positive to say about the Nissan SUV.
Among the main problems people have with the 2019 Nissan Rogue are the cheap quality, electrical issues, and mediocre acceleration. One of the biggest letdowns of the more mainstream Nissan models (Rogue included) is the Jatco CVT transmission. The uninspiring driving dynamics, lazy reaction, and noise are equally disappointing as the transmission's reliability. I don't know what they were thinking by putting a CVT in a luxury model like the Infiniti QX50.
Another weak point is the QR25DE engine. The engine itself was subject to multiple technical service recalls by Nissan. The most troubling issue is the disintegrating catalytic converter, causing debris to be sucked into the engine, and consequently, an expensive repair bill.
On the plus side, owners praise the Rogue for being roomy, fuel-efficient, and maneuverable.
Johnatan says his Nissan Rogue still has the original CVT, even at 265,000 miles on the odometer. “My dad always told me if you take care of your car, it will take care of you all”, he adds.
While he makes a valid point, I think there is also a degree of luck, especially when buying a used car.
The car of the matter is, Nissan vehicles used to be a lot more reliable before Renault took over.
Nissan Rogue continues to be the champion on the US market
The Nissan Rogue compact SUV is the ninth best-selling vehicle in the US for 2024, according to KBB, with 189,156 units sold. It is also the company's best-selling model on US soil.
Jonathan's job implies that the car sees a lot of highway miles. This is the least stressful type of driving on the car's mechanical components, especially if you drive at a set speed. This could explain why Jonathan's 2019 Nissan Rogue still runs perfectly with the original CVT. Some credit also goes to good maintenance.
The owner doesn't share why he went with a Nissan Rogue, but one can assume, the price was very appealing. Many group members share that they would have gone with something else given the amount of driving Johnatan is doing, but to each their own, I guess.
I am curious to hear any more stories with high-mileage cars. While many believe Nissan now makes cars planned for obsolescence, examples like this give me hope that the brand would persevere. Marger talks with Honda never stopped, and recently, Nissan's CEO for North America suggested that the future GT-R may have a lot in common with the Acura NSX. In any case, I would love to read your opinion in the comment section below.
Dimitar Angelov's automotive interests made him an expert in a wide variety of vehicles. Japanese brands like Toyota are closest to his heart, although performance cars in general are his favorite segment, which is why he is constantly on the lookout for the best deals on the market. Dimitar Angelov's car passion and knack for the written word led him to complete a Master of Arts in Media and Communications, and classic car restoration. Dim is happy to get behind the wheel of any car and share his impressions. You can follow Dimitar on X, Linked-in, Instagram, and Facebook.
Image source: Johnathan Singleton via Facebook (Mileage impossible), 2024 Nissan Rogue press release
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