MYRModel Year Report

2012 Nissan Rogue

● Typical for this model
2012 Nissan Rogue
BUILT 2026-09-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Rogue Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 1999: 1 complaints 1999 2007: 1 complaints 2008: 429 complaints 2009: 320 complaints 2009 2010: 282 complaints 2011: 362 complaints 2012: 317 complaints 2012 2013: 608 complaints 2014: 437 complaints 2015: 550 complaints 2015 2016: 539 complaints 2017: 596 complaints 2018: 666 complaints 2018 2019: 333 complaints 2020: 149 complaints 2021: 283 complaints 2021 2022: 254 complaints 2023: 692 complaints 2024: 188 complaints 2024 2025: 176 complaints 2026: 33 complaints 2026
2012: 317 complaints
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YearComplaints
19991
20071
2008429
2009320
2010282
2011362
2012317
2013608
2014437
2015550
2016539
2017596
2018666
2019333
2020149
2021283
2022254
2023692
2024188
2025176
202633

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 43%

43% of complaints: power train — 136 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing clutch assembly and automatic transmission.

ENGINE 14%

14% of complaints: engine — 43 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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My son was driving at a highway speed of 55 out of Lawrence, KS. He noticed left headlight flickering and starting to smoke. He immediately pulled over and exited the vehicle. At that point, the whole front of the car was engulfed in flames.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240105

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and STRUCTURE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 41 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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WAS DRIVING NORTH ON INTERSTATE 75, ATLANTA, GA, WHEN THE FRONT LEFT TIRE CERTAINLY BLEW CAUSING ME TO LOOSE CONTROL OF CAR AND REAR-ENDING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. MY CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS AS WELL AS THE AUTO I HIT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140326

Also filed under WHEELS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 41 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING AND PARKED IN OUR GARAGE IN LANCASTER, MA PHONE # [XXX].

NHTSA ODI report, 20180115

MY VEHICLE, A 2012 NISSAN ROUGE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY WHILE MYSELF AND THE OTHER MEMBERS OF OUR HOME WERE SLEEPING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171031

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 41 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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FRONTAL IMPACT CAUSED AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY EXCEPT THE PASSENGER FRONT (NO PASSENGER) AND THE PASSENGER REAR SIDE (PASSENGER PRESENT) .

NHTSA ODI report, 20180706

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20120215 — tires

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 MURANO AND ROGUE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2011 THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2012. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WAS NO

Remedy: ALL OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE STILL IN DEALER INVENTORY. DEALERS HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO ACTIVATE ALL OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS.

Campaign 12V068000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150226 — electrical system

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

2012 Nissan Rogue — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (136 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (43 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 12V068000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V032000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2012 Nissan Rogue reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Nissan Rogue is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Rogue?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Rogue have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.