2012 Nissan Rogue recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Nissan Rogue and 318 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are power train (136), unknown or other (44), engine (43). It earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is 23–25 mpg combined, depending on engine.
The 2012 ranks #6 of 14 Rogue model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with fewer complaints than the average year (420). It has 2 recalls vs. an average of 5.0 per model year.
Recalls 2
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2012 Nissan Rogue. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Electrical system
Problem: 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 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.
Risk: An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the kick panel wiring harness connector and will if necessary install a new harness connector and waterproof seal, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Tires · pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Problem: 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 requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138,tire pressure monitoring system.
Risk: A non-active tpms cannot warn a driver that a tire is underinflated. Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.
Fix: All of the affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers have been instructed to activate all of the tire pressure monitoring systems.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
Vehicle had been parked for approximately 2 days. With no one around the car alarm started, brake lights came on and rear wiper started to operate. Heavy electrical burning smell followed 2-3 minutes by smoke. 3-4 minutes later fire broke through the windshield. I was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher however the dash was completely destroyed and the car is a…
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. I called my mechanic in XXX and he suggested I try to come back but I couldn’t go over 30mph drivi…
Safety ratings
2012 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD
2012 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2012 Nissan Rogue.
Rogue AWD
Auto (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 2.5 L
Regular
Rogue FWD
Auto (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 2.5 L
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Nissan Rogue, most recently for electrical system (01/26/2015). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Rogue?
Based on 318 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are power train (136), unknown or other (44), engine (43).
Is the 2012 Nissan Rogue safe?
The 2012 Nissan Rogue earned a 4-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2012 a good year for the Nissan Rogue?
The 2012 ranks #6 of 14 Rogue model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with fewer complaints than the average year (420). It has 2 recalls vs. an average of 5.0 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Nissan Rogue get?
EPA ratings for the 2012 Nissan Rogue range from 23 to 25 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: ROGUE, Rogue.