2012 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
- 318
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
43% of complaints
Complaints per year
2012: 318 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 429 |
| 2009 | 320 |
| 2010 | 282 |
| 2011 | 362 |
| 2012 | 318 |
| 2013 | 610 |
| 2014 | 438 |
| 2015 | 552 |
| 2016 | 542 |
| 2017 | 599 |
| 2018 | 667 |
| 2019 | 336 |
| 2020 | 152 |
| 2021 | 289 |
| 2022 | 262 |
| 2023 | 726 |
| 2024 | 210 |
| 2025 | 190 |
| 2026 | 49 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
43% · 136 reportsMost commonly citing clutch assembly and automatic transmission.
Engine
14% · 43 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2024-01-05
Also filed under Electrical system and structure
Electrical system
13% · 42 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle had been parked for approximately 2 days. With no one around the car alarm started, brake lights came on and rear wiper started to operate. Heavy electrical burning smell followed 2-3 minutes by smoke.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-16
Vehicle was not running and parked in our garage in lancaster, ma phone # [xxx].
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-15
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, 2017-10-31
Vehicle speed control
13% · 41 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2014-03-26
Also filed under Wheels
Air bags
13% · 41 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Frontal impact caused airbags to deploy except the passenger front (No passenger) and the passenger rear side (Passenger present) .
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-06
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2012-02-15Tires12V068000 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…
Remedy: All of the affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers have been instructed to activate all of the tire pressure monitoring systems.
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2015-02-26Electrical system15V032000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2012 Nissan Rogue — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 136 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 43 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 42 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 12V068000 · Tires
- Recall 15V032000 · Electrical system
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- 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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.