2012 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

43Engine complaints

13.6%Of all 317 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN134 · 42.3%

Unspecified / other44 · 13.9%

ENGINE43 · 13.6%

AIR BAGS41 · 12.9%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL41 · 12.9%

Share of the 317 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Nissan Rogue overview page.

What owners report

“I HAVE HAD MY CAR SINCE 12'. NEVER AN ISSUE, I KEEP UP REGULAR MAINTENANCE. I HIT 80K A MONTH AGO. DRIVING FRIDAY, REGULAR SPEED…”NHTSA complaint 10967132 — filed 03/20/2017

“TRANSMISSION WENT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY I-75 SOUTHBOUND 37.5 MILE. TWO ADULTS AND KIDS 6 AND 4 YRS OLD WERE PRESENT IN…”NHTSA complaint 10957672 — filed 02/28/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER INTERMITTENTLY BUT DID NOT STALL. THERE WERE NO WARNING…”NHTSA complaint 10915624 — filed 10/12/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Nissan Rogue have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Nissan Rogue: 43 of 317 complaints on file (13.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Nissan Rogue have in total?

317 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.