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2012 Nissan Rogue: common problems and reliability
One of the better Rogue years.
318 owner complaints, most about power train. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2012 Rogue?The 2012 Nissan Rogue has 318 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Nissan Rogue vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Rogue years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the Rogue?
Across the 20 Rogue model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2007) to 1,072 (2015). With 318 complaints, the 2012 Rogue sits about the same as the model's median of 336.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2012 Rogue
electrical system
Campaign 15V032000Nissan 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 may experience an electrical short in the harness connector due to a mixture of snow/water and salt seeping through the carpet on the driver side floor near the harness connector.
tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Campaign 12V068000NISSAN 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 REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138,TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Rogue. See the full Rogue owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Rogue listings typically run $12,189–$20,410.
Other Rogue model years
Compare every Rogue year side by side to see how 2012 ranks against the rest.
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