Worst 2012 Nissan Rogue Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Nissan Rogue.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 134 | — | — | 88,540 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 43 | 1 | 2 | 127,167 mi | |
| Airbags | 41 | 5 | — | 62,227 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 41 | 1 | — | 103,884 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 40 | 1 | 9 | 68,425 mi | |
| Fuel System | 17 | — | — | 59,312 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | 1 | — | 238,244 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 9 | 1 | — | 21,566 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | — | 1 | 31,700 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Nissan Rogue
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~471,798 vehicles.
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.
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 NOT ACTIVATED. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138,ÂTIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM.Â
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2012 Nissan Rogue — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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