2010 Nissan Rogue
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 429 |
| 2009 | 320 |
| 2010 | 282 |
| 2011 | 361 |
| 2012 | 317 |
| 2013 | 606 |
| 2014 | 433 |
| 2015 | 545 |
| 2016 | 537 |
| 2017 | 588 |
| 2018 | 662 |
| 2019 | 331 |
| 2020 | 147 |
| 2021 | 268 |
| 2022 | 240 |
| 2023 | 647 |
| 2024 | 168 |
| 2025 | 168 |
| 2026 | 26 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
40% of complaints: power train — 114 distinct reports on file.
23% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 65 distinct reports on file.
16% of complaints: engine — 46 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
VEHICLE WAS AT 109500 MILES, OIL CHANGE 6 MONTHS PRIOR AND DUE FOR OIL CHANGE AT 110000 MILES. NO IRREGULAR NOISES AND NO WARNING LIGHTS. WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES AND ON HIGHWAY FOR FIVE MORE MINUTES.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171114
13% of complaints: air bags — 38 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Rogue.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240904
MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. I HAD ARRIVED HOME AT 3:30PM ON A SATURDAY. THE NEXT MORNING AT 10:00AM, I WENT TO MY CAR TO FIND THAT SOMETHING HAD EXPLODED INSIDE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130818
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED. THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS RESULTED IN MAJOR INJURIES TO THE DRIVER.
NHTSA ODI report, 20101102
11% of complaints: electrical system — 31 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
While parked and waiting for drive-thru service, my Nissan Rogue began to smoke and immediately turned into flames under the hood. There was no malfunction or problems before this incident.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240819
I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND NOTICED HEAVY SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BY THE HEADLIGHTS. I PULLED OVER AND FIRE STARTED SHOOTING UP.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180415
MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. I HAD ARRIVED HOME AT 3:30PM ON A SATURDAY. THE NEXT MORNING AT 10:00AM, I WENT TO MY CAR TO FIND THAT SOMETHING HAD EXPLODED INSIDE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130818
SAFETY TIMELINE
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEP
Campaign 10V401000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007, to November 26, 2013, and 2014 Nissan Rogue Select vehicles manufactured September 23, 2013, to July 2, 2014.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the kick panel wiring harness connector and will if necessary install a new harness connector and waterproof seal, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015.
Campaign 15V032000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2010 Nissan Rogue — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (114 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (65 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (46 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 10V401000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V032000 (electrical system) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2010 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Nissan Rogue is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Rogue?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Rogue have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.