Nissan Rogue tops JD Power 2026 Initial Quality Study in compact SUV segment
Nissan Rogue ranked No. 1 in compact SUV segment in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study, with Nissan placing second among mass-market brands.
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What Happened
The Nissan Rogue was named the No. 1 Compact SUV for New-Vehicle Quality in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study. Nissan also ranked second among mass-market brands. The Rogue, assembled in Smyrna, Tennessee, achieved this top segment ranking for the first time.
“Quality is foundational to how we design, engineer and build every Nissan. That focus is reflected in our performance in the JD Power Initial Quality Study. Rogue represents the very best of Nissan in the largest segment in the U.S., setting the standard in compact SUVs with the No. 1 ranking for new-vehicle quality.”
In addition to the Rogue's top ranking, Smyrna Line 2 received an Americas Bronze Plant Award. The Rogue offers advanced technology, versatile design, and available Nissan Safety Shield 360 safety technologies. It achieves EPA-estimated fuel economy of up to 29 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, and 32 mpg combined.
Why this matters
The award underscores Nissan's focus on quality for its best-selling SUV, reinforcing customer satisfaction and brand reputation in the competitive compact SUV market.
Terms in This Story
- JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS)
- An annual study that measures the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100) during the first 90 days of ownership.
- PP100
- Problems per 100 vehicles, a metric used to quantify vehicle quality in initial ownership.
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