Nissan's plastic oil pan cracks during the first oil change so often that dealers now stock replacements and some independent shops refuse to service new Rogues entirely. The 3-cylinder VC-Turbo engine (2022-2024 models) grenades head gaskets before 50,000 miles, requiring full long-block replacements under warranty. Add a recall that requires pulling the entire dashboard to fix an airbag, and you've got a vehicle that spends more time in service bays than most buyers bargained for. The 2021+ redesign brought genuinely nice interiors and strong fuel economy, and some owners rack up 200k+ miles without drama, but those successes feel like lottery wins when mechanics report near-universal oil pan failures and catastrophic engine problems on low-mileage examples. If you're leasing or buying new with plans to trade before warranty expires, the problems stay Nissan's. If you're buying used or keeping it long-term, you're inheriting known failure points with expensive fixes. The CR-V and RAV4 cost more upfront but don't gamble with your oil pan.
The R1S is the electric SUV that actually goes off-road, with supercar acceleration and 410-mile range wrapped in a thoughtful three-row package, until you hit the systematic wind noise, suspension rattles, and software bugs that plague both generations. Gen 2's emergency door release requires removing interior trim panels to escape, a design choice that borders on reckless in a family vehicle. If you're willing to beta-test a startup's learning curve at $78k-$127k and can live with inconsistent service access, the capability is genuinely special; most buyers will find more polish and peace of mind in a Model X or established luxury brand.