repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
2012 Nissan RogueProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 319 owner complaints about the 2012 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 October 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Nissan Rogue has problems
319 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
136Power train
43Electrical system12 crash/fire/injury
43Engine3 crash/fire/injury
41Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
41Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
17Fuel/propulsion system
10Service brakes
9Wheels
8Seats
4316 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 136 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 43 | 12 |
| Engine | 43 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 41 | 1 |
| Air bags | 41 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 17 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 1 |
| Wheels | 9 | 1 |
| Seats | 8 | 1 |
| 16 other systems | 43 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2012 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
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. A NON-ACTIVE TPMS CANNOT WARN A DRIVER THAT A TIRE IS UNDERINFLATED.
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?
80kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 103 power train complaints. 66% were reported before 100,000 miles.
8under 30k miles68under 100k miles35100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
19 owners mentioned a cost$4,200median
Middle half: $3,450 – $5,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2012 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
2012 Nissan Rogue safety ratings
2012 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- 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.
August 1, 2025 I was trying to get to [XXX] from [XXX] to see my mother, before Kansas City, Mo. Before getting to KC while cruise was engaged car RPM’s began amping but car did not speed up. I put it park and turned motor off and tried to drive again, but did the same thing. I called my mechanic…
My vehicle is making this rattling noise so I took it to the dealership and they said I need a subframe. Be advised this vehicle has never been in a accident so why is the subframe needed and I only have 81,000 miles on it
The rear transmission area makes a loud grinding noise on turns under 10 miles an hour. Needs a rear electronic coupler. Happening on many years of this car model
Own a 2012 Rogue?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.