2012 Nissan Rogue Reliability
The 2012 Nissan Rogue has 319 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and unknown or other. Compared with other Rogue model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Rogue's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
319
NHTSA owner complaints
2
Recall campaigns
8
Complaints citing a crash
12
Complaints citing a fire
2012 Nissan Rogue complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 model year, filed between 2011 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 136 | 43% |
| Unknown or other | 44 | 14% |
| Electrical system | 43 | 13% |
| Engine | 43 | 13% |
| Speed control / throttle | 41 | 13% |
| Air bags | 41 | 13% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 17 | 5% |
| Service brakes | 13 | 4% |
2012 Nissan Rogue recalls
2 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2012 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12V068000 | Feb 22, 2012 | Tires — pressure monitoring and regulating systems | 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… |
| 15V032000 | Jan 26, 2015 | Electrical system | 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… |
How the 2012 compares with nearby Rogue years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Rogue analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 282 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | Solid |
| 2011 | 363 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | Caution |
| 2012 (this page) | 319 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | Solid |
| 2013 | 610 | 1 | Powertrain / transmission | Caution |
| 2014 | 440 | 10 | Powertrain / transmission | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2012 Nissan Rogue
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 2 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2012 Nissan Rogue reliability FAQ
Is the 2012 Nissan Rogue reliable?
The 2012 Nissan Rogue has 319 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and unknown or other. Compared with other Rogue model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Rogue's typical year.
What are the most common 2012 Nissan Rogue problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Nissan Rogue are powertrain / transmission (136), unknown or other (44), electrical system (43), engine (43). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2012 Nissan Rogue have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Nissan Rogue, including 12V068000 (tires — pressure monitoring and regulating systems) and 15V032000 (electrical system). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2012 Nissan Rogue compare with the 2011 and 2013 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2011 has 363 complaints and 2 recalls (caution); the 2013 has 610 complaints and 1 recall (caution). The 2012 has 319 complaints and 2 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2012 Nissan Rogue?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2012 Rogue, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.