repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
2010 Nissan RogueProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 282 owner complaints about the 2010 Nissan Rogue, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-032 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 19, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Nissan Rogue has problems
282 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
124Power train
66Vehicle speed control
46Engine3 crash/fire/injury
39Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
32Electrical system14 crash/fire/injury
18Fuel/propulsion system
9Steering
6Suspension
5Fuel system, gasoline
3515 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 124 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 66 | 0 |
| Engine | 46 | 3 |
| Air bags | 39 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 32 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 18 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 35 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2010 Nissan Rogue recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk. OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
73kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 111 power train complaints. 72% were reported before 100,000 miles.
14under 30k miles80under 100k miles31100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Rogue year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rogue median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Nissan Rogue safety ratings
2010 Nissan Rogue 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Rogue owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I have a 2010 Nissan Rouge that is having powertrain issues, specifically the CVT, three times, after driving a long distance in very hot weather, and then going on a long uphill grade, the vehicle lost power. It dropped from 70 to about 40mph, this happened on two interstates along the same…
The transmission/power train on this vehicle is experiencing common failures as reported by many owners. On my way to work, my Nissan Rogue began to stall and lose speed while on the highway. The speed decreased from 70 mph down to 50 mph. Approximately 5 minutes way from work, my vehicle barely…
Safety put at risk due to horn not being able to work and the primary reason for this complaint is the engine. The car stopped accelerating, which was resolved, but then the car would no longer go in reverse!!! It is unknown why this has happened. We suspected the CVT prior to even learning of the…
Own a 2010 Rogue?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.