2012 Nissan Rogue problems and complaints
Owners have filed 319 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Nissan Rogue. The most-reported areas: Power Train (136), Unknown Or Other (44), Electrical System (43).
Key takeaways
- 319 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 12 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 136 | 43% |
| Unknown Or Other | 44 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 43 | 13% |
| Engine | 43 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 41 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 17 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 4% |
| Wheels | 9 | 3% |
| Seats | 8 | 3% |
| Tires | 7 | 2% |
| Structure | 6 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2012 Nissan Rogue
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2012 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-21
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 des...
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-16
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 extinguishe...
Electrical System - filed 2026-04-26
The doors unlock or lock on their own. Some locks then don’t lock or unlock. Sometimes they have to be unlocked manually. The trunk does not unlock at all. I can’t open the trunk.
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More for the 2012 Nissan Rogue
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.