2012 NISSAN ROGUE Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Nissan Rogue. This model year has 317 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Transmission / Drivetrain.
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Worst 2012 Nissan Rogue Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Uncategorized Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Nissan Rogue. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 136 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 45 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 44 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 41 | 1 | 9 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 41 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 41 | 5 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 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 2012 Nissan Rogue. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 317 most recent complaints
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.
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 RPM’s 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.…
2008-13 Nissan Rogue/2014 Rogue Select (S35) Driver’s 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…
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.
That my engine stalled while I’m driving. And I almost crashed another car.
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.
My vehicle is making this rattling noise so I took it to the dealership and they said I need a subframe. Be advised this vehicle has never been in a accident so why is the subframe needed and I only have 81,000 miles on it
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal, before the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road.…
1/2024 car loses power going from 70mph to about 40mph - dealership adjusted transmission fluid, 12/2024 started having power issues again dropping from 40mph to 20mph. Dealership said they couldn't do anything until it starts happening more frequently. So I'm suppose to just dri…
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and made an abnormal rattling sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who retrieved DTC codes: …
The rear transmission area makes a loud grinding noise on turns under 10 miles an hour. Needs a rear electronic coupler. Happening on many years of this car model
The main and most dangerous issue is first hearing high pitch whining/winding sound while driving as the rpm's start to spike and stay high resulting & causing vehicle to lose power and speed for no apparent reason. Subsequently, as you attempt to depress the gas pedal to increas…
There is a very strong odor of gas that I can smell inside the cabin and fuel consumption is at an all time high.I drove on a full tank less than 100 miles and it was on empty. The storing gas odor is concerning and Nissan refuses to address or fix.
Passenger side air bag inoperable,have been told it was sensor in seat
A problem with the torque converter clutch solenoid12 causes the car's RPM to increase while the vehicle loses speed.
Unknown I was driving to st. Louis on the highway and was going 70 mph and then I hear a winding noise and loss acceleration and had my foot all the way down on the gas pedal and it would not speed up I was only going 40 on a highway that I was going 70 mph on and kept losing spe…
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that 6 hours after their vehicle was parked around sometime after midnight the vehicle suddenly caught fire. The key fob began to sound off an alarm where the contact had pressed a button to deactivate about 2 times before …
My cvt transmission is bad. It's apparently a problem with a lot of 2012 Nissan rogues. When I drive, if I stop at a stop light, when the light turns green I hit the gas pedal and the car doesn't move.
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at approximately 75 MPH, the transmission failed to operate as designed and the vehicle lost motive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and was able…
The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at 35-75 MPH, the transmission failed to shift gear as needed. In addition, the RPMs decreased. The contact also stated that the vehicle accelerated independently. There were no warning lights illuminate…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2012 Nissan Rogue.
Recalls for 2012 Nissan Rogue
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2012 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.
2012 Nissan Rogue — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2012 Nissan Rogue reliable?▾
Notable Issues. The 2012 Nissan Rogue has 317 NHTSA owner complaints, 8 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Transmission / Drivetrain (136 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Rogue?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (136 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (45 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (44 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Nissan Rogue?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2012 Nissan Rogue?▾
The 2012 Nissan Rogue has 8 crash-related complaints and 10 fire reports out of 317 total NHTSA complaints. 7 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2012 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?▾
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2012 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 2012 Nissan Rogue?▾
The 2012 Nissan Rogue has notable 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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