2010 NISSAN ROGUE Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Nissan Rogue. This model year has 282 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Transmission / Drivetrain.
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Worst 2010 Nissan Rogue Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Unintended Acceleration
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Nissan Rogue. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 124 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 66 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 51 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 39 | 6 | 1 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 39 | 1 | 3 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 32 | — | 14 | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2010 Nissan Rogue. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 282 most recent complaints
Upon my husband going to start the vehicle in the morning, he smelled an electrical fire. The door was locked which was odd so he attempted to use the key fob to unlock and it did not work. He went around to the passenger side door and it opened. To his surprise the interior of t…
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was started and running, her husband sat in the driver's side seat and wiped the center console, and without warning, the driver’s and passenger’s side curtain air bags inadvertently deployed. The con…
While parked and waiting for drive-thru service, my Nissan Rogue began to smoke and immediately turned into flames under the hood. There was no malfunction or problems before this incident. Approximately 15 minutes prior to the incident, the driver stopped and filled truck with g…
I have a 2010 Nissan Rouge that is having powertrain issues, specifically the CVT, three times, after driving a long distance in very hot weather, and then going on a long uphill grade, the vehicle lost power. It dropped from 70 to about 40mph, this happened on two interstates al…
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I was driving the vehicle and stopped at a Sonic drive thru. I shifted the car into park and I began to hear a very loud creaking noise. When I shifted the car into drive, the car wouldn’t move. I called a Firestone mechanic and he concluded that it was the CV belt that is connec…
Vehicle Failed emissions portion of the state state inspection (emission) test.
Will not Excel sometimes
Subject: Urgent Mediation Request: Vehicle Purchase Issue Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to express my deep dissatisfaction and concern regarding my recent vehicle purchase experience at K&O Auto Wholesale Inc, located at 8664 Phillips Highway, Jacksonville, FL 32256. On August …
The transmission/power train on this vehicle is experiencing common failures as reported by many owners. On my way to work, my Nissan Rogue began to stall and lose speed while on the highway. The speed decreased from 70 mph down to 50 mph. Approximately 5 minutes way from work, …
I live in Colorado and on one than more occasion I have been driving at elevation (crossing a mountain pass) and the vehicle loses any power to the gas - the pedal is literally on the floor but car loses speed. The last time this happened (this past May), I was trying to climb on…
The passenger air bag light does not go off. Both from the dash and the airbag light behind the shifter.
My transmission let go
Vehicle was involved in crash on 4/11/2023. the vehicle left the right side of the road, driver overcorrected and lost control of vehicle and vehicle flipped 3 times before ending up on the roof, slid into an embankment on opposite side of the road which sent it airborne back int…
Safety put at risk due to horn not being able to work and the primary reason for this complaint is the engine. The car stopped accelerating, which was resolved, but then the car would no longer go in reverse!!! It is unknown why this has happened. We suspected the CVT prior to…
NHTSA & Nissan Consumer Affairs, My financed 2010 NISSAN ROGUE S/SL/KROM passenger side airbags as well as front passenger side seat released. Strange thing: No car accident or major hit or impact for this to cause a release of airbag.
While driving the vehicle at average highway speeds for over one hour approximately, the CVT transmission fluid overheats, and an engine code PO744 is set. This code is followed by reduction in engine power and speed limited to a safe mode of 25 mph. The danger of being rear-ende…
The passenger side airbag light never goes off no matter who is sitting in the seat I think the weight sensor in the seat is broken. I just noticed that the light wasn't off when I had an adult in the passenger seat one day and still is the same. The light is sopost to go off if…
The airbag light is flashing and my husband has tried the solution that was told would stop it. Did not work. Had the car put on a scanner and the results were the passenger seat airbag has a defective part. Dealership wants over 2000.00 to fix problem. It was a recall for the pr…
The Nissan Rogue is my 16 year old sons car. He was on a main road with his younger sister and a friend when he slowed down to turn a corner and as he pushed gas the car began to jerk violently then there was a bang and a click noise the car stayed running but was unable to accel…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2010 Nissan Rogue.
Recalls for 2010 Nissan Rogue
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2010 Nissan Rogue. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2010 Nissan Rogue — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2010 Nissan Rogue reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2010 Nissan Rogue has 282 NHTSA owner complaints, 10 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Transmission / Drivetrain (124 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Rogue?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (124 complaints). #2: Unintended Acceleration (66 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (51 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Nissan Rogue?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2010 Nissan Rogue?▾
The 2010 Nissan Rogue has 10 crash-related complaints and 17 fire reports out of 282 total NHTSA complaints. 10 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2010 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?▾
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2010 Nissan Rogue. The largest issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2010 Nissan Rogue?▾
The 2010 Nissan Rogue has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Transmission / Drivetrain issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Rogue reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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