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2012 Nissan Rogue Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 317 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2012 Nissan Rogue

The 2012 Nissan Rogue is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
317
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
8
Crashes + Injuries
10 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Nissan Rogue (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Nissan dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V032000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V068000
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Nissan Rogue

Based on 317 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
134
Electrical System
36
Air Bags
34
Unknown Or Other
29
Vehicle Speed Control
21
Engine
17
Fuel/propulsion System
9
Service Brakes
7
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Nissan Rogue — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Nissan Rogue

Is the 2012 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Nissan Rogue has 2 recalls and 317 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Rogue have?
The 2012 Nissan Rogue has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Rogue?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Nissan Rogue are: Power Train, Electrical System, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Nissan Rogue safe to buy?
The 2012 Nissan Rogue has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Rogue should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Nissan Rogue.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.