2010 Nissan Rogue Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Nissan Rogue. Part of Generation 1 — 2008–2013.

20092011
Complaints
421
per 10K Sold
42.3
US Sales
99,515
Crashes
10
Fires
24
Injuries
10
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2010 Nissan Rogue Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1114 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:85,348 mi
#265 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:95,133 mi
#346 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:73,020 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Nissan Rogue.

Transmission / Drivetrain
114
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85,348
Unintended Acceleration
65
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
95,133
Engine Problems
46
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
73,020
Airbags
38
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,072
Electrical Faults
31
complaints
Crashes
Fires
14
Avg Miles
82,382
Fuel System
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
87,268
Automatic Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
12,370
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
249,756
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
264,250
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
38,622
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
67,294
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Universal Joint
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2010 Nissan Rogue

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~476,763 vehicles.

15V032000Electrical System
~468,815 affected

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. The affected vehicles may experience an electrical short in the harness connector due to a mixture of snow/water and salt seeping through the carpet on the driver side floor near the harness connector.

10V401000Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System)
~7,948 affected

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.

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2010 Nissan Rogue — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2010 Nissan Rogue has 421 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 114 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Nissan Rogue?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (114 complaints, avg 85,348 mi); Unintended Acceleration (65 complaints, avg 95,133 mi); Engine Problems (46 complaints, avg 73,020 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Nissan Rogue?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 87,057 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Nissan Rogue include 10 crash-related reports, 24 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 476,763 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2010 Nissan Rogue?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Rogue reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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