Model year record

2012 Nissan Rogue recalls & problems

The 2012 Nissan Rogue has 2 safety recalls and 319 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (136 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints319filed by owners

Crashes · fires8 · 12reported in complaints

NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars

2012 Nissan Rogue in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Electrical systemJan 26, 2015

Electrical system

Recall 15V032000468,815 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

TiresFeb 22, 2012

Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Recall 12V0680002,983 vehicles

Problem: 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
Risk: A NON-ACTIVE TPMS CANNOT WARN A DRIVER THAT A TIRE IS UNDERINFLATED. UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BLOWOUT AND POSSIBLE CRASH.
Fix: ALL OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE STILL IN DEALER INVENTORY. DEALERS HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO ACTIVATE ALL OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2012 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	17.9%

2012 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	19.8%

2012 Nissan Rogue NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

2012 Nissan Rogue NHTSA side pole crash test — NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Rogue FWD

25mpg combined

City / highway	23 / 28 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

Rogue AWD

23mpg combined

City / highway	22 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Power trainClutch assembly; Automatic transmission	136	0	0	0	80,500 mi
Unknown or other	44	1	0	1	70,500 mi
Electrical system	43	1	11	0	55,000 mi
Engine	43	1	2	3	80,000 mi
Air bags	41	5	0	6	61,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	41	1	0	0	74,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	17	0	0	0	75,000 mi
Service brakes	10	1	0	1	44,000 mi
Wheels	9	1	0	0	14,633 mi
Seats	8	0	1	0	44,000 mi
TiresPressure monitoring and regulating systems	7	1	0	0	14,500 mi
StructureBody; Body › Hood	6	1	1	3	41,500 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical systemFire
The car had been parked for 2 days. It began smoking from underneath and it was an electrical smell. The power locks would not operate, nor would the remote. Within 3 minutes of increasingly heavy smoke, fire broke through the windshield. I was able to break the glass and extinguish the fire however the vehicle was destroyed.
Oct 2, 2026
Electrical systemFire
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. 3-4 minutes later fire broke through the windshield. I was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher however the dash was completely destroyed and the car is a total loss.
Sep 16, 2026
Electrical system
The doors unlock or lock on their own. Some locks then donât lock or unlock. Sometimes they have to be unlocked manually. The trunk does not unlock at all. I canât open the trunk.
Dec 1, 2025
Engine
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 RPMâs 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 in XXX and he suggested I try to come back but I couldnât go over 30mph driving on the shoulder ALL the way back to XXX.!! Very tramatic experience.!! Mechanic said it sounded like possible transmission problem.!!! Thatâs when my son told me about Nissanâs new transmission they went to that is in this Nissan.!! They know it was a bad idea.!!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF…
Aug 1, 2025
Electrical system
2008-13 Nissan Rogue/2014 Rogue Select (S35) Driverâs Kick Panel Harness Connector Inspection Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: R1421 I spoke with Nissan and the recall does not cover my VIN number however I had previously owned a 2015 Nissan Altima and experienced the same issue. My car will be serviced on 2/24/26 with a Nissan Dealership in Hampton, VA for repairs related to this issue. My daughter drives the car while she is away at college. The issue began a few weeks ago when snow and rain occurred and now the bluetooth is going out and now the check engine light appears. I'm pretty certain this VIN should be included in the recall previously issued. The car maybe out of…
Feb 21, 2026
Electrical system
I was looking at the fact that this car has 2 recalls for problems that I never bothered to check, but it's better to have everything in order. everything is in order.
Dec 2, 2025
Engine
That my engine stalled while Iâm driving. And I almost crashed another car.
Oct 15, 2025
Engine
I have a Nissan Rogue 2012...I get a P0101 error code a lot...doing a quick search on the internet, seems like I'm not the only one.
Oct 9, 2025

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.