The 2012 Nissan Rogue has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 319 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 12 fires, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (136 reports).
2012 Nissan Rogue recalls
Electrical Short Can Cause Fire in Nissan Rogue
Road salt and melted snow or water can seep through the carpet on the driver's side floor and reach the wiring harness connector near the kick panel.
Most common 2012 Nissan Rogue problems
Problem areas named in the 319 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 136 |
| Unknown Or Other | 44 |
| Electrical System | 43 |
| Engine | 43 |
| Air Bags | 41 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Wheels | 9 |
| Seats | 8 |
What owners report
The car had been parked for 2 days. It began smoking from underneath and it was an electrical smell. The power locks would not operate, nor would the remote. Within 3 minutes of increasingly heavy smoke, fire broke through the windshield. I was able to break the glass and extinguish the fire however the vehicle was destroyed.
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 total loss.
The doors unlock or lock on their own. Some locks then donât lock or unlock. Sometimes they have to be unlocked manually. The trunk does not unlock at all. I canât 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 RPMâs 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 couldnât go over 30mph driving on the shoulder ALL the way back to XXX.!! Very tramatic experience.!! Mechanic said it sounded like possible transmission problem.!!! Thatâs when my son told me about Nissanâs new transmission they went to that is in this Nissan.!! They know it was a bad idea.!!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FRE
2008-13 Nissan Rogue/2014 Rogue Select (S35) Driverâs Kick Panel Harness Connector Inspection Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: R1421 I spoke with Nissan and the recall does not cover my VIN number however I had previously owned a 2015 Nissan Altima and experienced the same issue. My car will be serviced on 2/24/26 with a Nissan Dealership in Hampton, VA for repairs related to this issue. My daughter drives the car while she is away at college. The issue began a few weeks ago when snow and rain occurred and now the bluetooth is going out and now the check engine light appears. I'm pretty certain this VIN should be included in the recall previously issued. The car maybe o
2012 Nissan Rogue questions
Does the 2012 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2012 Nissan Rogue: Electrical Short Can Cause Fire in Nissan Rogue; Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Rogue?
Based on 319 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (136), Unknown Or Other (44), Electrical System (43).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Nissan Rogue has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.