From compact crossovers to three-row family haulers, there is an SUV for every driver’s needs in the Nissan lineup for this year. All SUVs in the Nissan family do pretty well for themselves on the reliability front, with low rates of NHTSA complaints, a fairly low number of recalls, and high J.D. Power reliability ratings. With all these factors in mind, which Nissan SUV is the most reliable, and which one is most likely to let you down? Let’s go through the 2024 lineup, rated from least to most reliable, with a focus on the current generation for each model.

The data on this list has been compiled from a variety of reputable sources, including J.D. Power's Quality & Reliability rating, NHTSA recalls and complaints, and manufacturer-supplied sales figures. New vehicles may be ranked lower on this list by virtue of not having a Quality & Reliability score. Recall, complaint, and sales figure data are accurate as of the date of publication but are subject to change.

6 Nissan Kicks

• J.D. Power Quality and Reliability Rating: N/A
• No. of Recalls: 0
• NHTSA Complaints/1,000 vehicles: 0

The all-new Nissan Kicks was introduced in March 2024 for the 2025 model year, starting the model’s second generation. As a result, it does not have any ratings, recalls, or complaints to its name yet, which is why it appears at the bottom of the list.

Keeping the first generation’s character as an affordable subcompact crossover, the new Kicks updated its style and added some extra space in the cabin, as well as an extra 1.4 inches of ground clearance. There have been changes under the hood as well: while the first-generation Kicks was powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that produced 122 hp, the new model comes with a slight power boost in the form of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a power output of 141 hp. As in the previous model, the engine is paired with a CVT as the only available transmission option. All-wheel-drive is now available as an option on all three trim levels: the entry-level S, the SV, and the top-trim SR. Models equipped with the AWD system also feature a dedicated “Snow” driving mode that boosts traction. The SV and SR trims add several tech and comfort features, including optional heated seats, an upgraded infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a six-speaker sound system in the SR (the lower two trims only get four).

5 Nissan Ariya

• J.D. Power Quality and Reliability Rating: 74
• No. of Recalls: 3
• NHTSA Complaints/1,000 vehicles: 0.97

The lowest reliability rating on the list belongs to the Ariya, Nissan’s newest all-electric vehicle. While the 2024 Ariya does not have any recalls to its name, last year’s model had three, concerning the unexpected loss of drive power (in nearly 10,000 vehicles) and, worryingly, the possibility of the steering wheel detaching from the steering column due to a loose or missing bolt (in 1,063 vehicles).

The Ariya is available in six trim levels: the entry-level Engage version comes with a smaller battery pack and a lower driving range (216 miles), while the next one, the Venture+, has the longest driving range in the lineup (304 miles). The next levels up are the Evolve+, Engage+, Empower+, and Platinum+, all of them sitting somewhere in between the Engage and Venture+ in terms of driving range. While the FWD Ariya is powered by a single electric motor located at the front, with a power output of up to 238 hp, there is also an AWD dual-motor version called the Ariya e-4ORCE, which sports one motor in the front and one in the back for a total output of 389 hp. The ProPilot 2.0 suite, Nissan’s second-gen driver assistance package, is available as an option, allowing the driver to take their hands off the wheel in some driving scenarios.

4 Nissan Pathfinder

• J.D. Power Quality and Reliability Rating: 78
• No. of Recalls: 8
• NHTSA Complaints/1,000 vehicles: 0.87

Next up is the Pathfinder crossover, the current generation of which has been on the market since the 2022 model year. Over the course of the fifth-gen Pathfinder’s lifetime, there have been eight recalls, two of which affect the 2024 model. The first affects 351 vehicles and concerns an improperly inflating airbag, while the second, an issue with the lap belt pretensioner, which may impact its ability to restrain passengers, affects 12,019 vehicles.

Five different trim levels are available for the 2024 Pathfinder: the entry-level S is followed by the SV, SL, Rock Creek, and Platinum. While the Rock Creek is exclusively available in an AWD configuration, all other trims come with FWD as standard but can be upgraded to AWD for an extra $1,900. Power comes from a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 engine, producing 284 hp and paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. A comprehensive package of safety features comes as standard on all trims, including pedestrian detection, forward and reverse automatic braking, and blind-spot monitoring; the SV and Rock Creek trims also get the ProPILOT Assist adaptive cruise control system. The top-level Platinum trim comes with an additional airbag and rain-sensing wipers.

3 Nissan Armada

• J.D. Power Quality and Reliability Rating: 79
• No. of Recalls: 2
• NHTSA Complaints/1,000 vehicles: 0.97

Despite being an older model, the Nissan Armada enjoys a good reliability rating. The current generation was first introduced in 2017, and since then, there have only been two recalls, none of which apply to the current year’s model. The rate of NHTSA complaints is also fairly low; while 179,898 Armadas have been delivered to their new owners in the past eight years, only 175 complaints were filed.

The 2024 Armada is a three-row SUV with plenty of room for up to eight passengers. The base S trim has been dropped from the lineup for 2024, leaving the SV, SL, Midnight Edition, and Platinum trims. The second-cheapest trim, the SL, adds a host of features, including a powered moonroof, a surround-view monitor, leather upholstery, a power liftgate, and 20-inch alloy wheels.

Power comes from a slightly old-school, naturally aspirated 5.6-liter V8, producing 400 hp. A seven-speed automatic is the only transmission option available, while rear-wheel drive is the standard layout for all trim levels. You can also opt for an AWD configuration at an additional cost of $3,000. Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 driver assistance package comes as standard on all trim levels; this includes features such as automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, automatic LED headlights, and adaptive cruise control with front-collision alert.

2 Nissan Rogue

• J.D. Power Quality and Reliability Rating: 83
• No. of Recalls: 15
• NHTSA Complaints/1,000 vehicles: 0.40

Second place goes to the Nissan Rogue, which has the lowest rate of complaints in Nissan’s SUV lineup (since the introduction of the third-gen Rogue for the 2021 model year, 834,345 Rogues have found a home, and only 334 complaints were filed to the NHTSA).

The 2024 Rogue comes with some minor styling updates that refreshed its looks, including new wheel designs, a new grille, and a new rear bumper. Four trim levels are available: the base-level S, the mid-level SV and SL, and the top-trim Platinum version. The SL trim adds features such as 19-inch alloy wheels, a motion-activated tailgate, and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen; one step further up, the Platinum focuses on luxury, with semi-aniline leather upholstery, a panoramic moonroof, and a ten-speaker Bose sound system.

Only one powertrain choice is available: a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine (producing 201 hp) paired with a CVT transmission. A front-wheel-drive configuration is standard, but every trim level can be had with an intelligent AWD system for an additional $1,500. On the safety front, every trim level comes with the Safety Shield 360 suite, and upper trims add the ProPilot assist for a further level of driver assistance. The SL and Platinum both come with traffic sign recognition, a surround-view camera, and front parking sensors.

1 Nissan Murano

• J.D. Power Quality and Reliability Rating: 89
• No. of Recalls: 11
• NHTSA Complaints/1,000 vehicles: 0.82

With its excellent reliability rating, the Nissan Murano gets the top spot on the list. The current generation has been on the market for almost a decade, during which only 11 recalls were issued, and 443 NHTSA complaints filed (against 540,606 vehicles sold). The only recall affecting the current model year is a very minor one, affecting only six vehicles. The quarter glass panels may be at risk of detaching due to the wrong primer being used during the assembly process.

The Murano comes in three different trim levels: the former entry-level trim, the Murano S, has been removed from the lineup for the 2024 model year, leaving the SV as the new starting point, followed by the SL and the top-level Platinum trim. The two upper trim levels add a host of premium features, such as leather upholstery, a motion-activated power liftgate, 20-inch alloy wheels, and an 11-speaker Bose sound system. Only one choice of powertrain is available: a 3.5-liter, naturally aspirated V6 producing 260 hp. A CVT is the only choice of transmission available, however.

The Murano can be had in both a FWD and AWD layout. A good package of safety and driver assistance features comes as standard with all trims, including automatic emergency braking, driver alertness warning, and lane-departure warning.