2012 Nissan Rogue Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

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).

2Recalls
319Owner complaints
8Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2012 Nissan Rogue recalls

Electrical Short Can Cause Fire in Nissan Rogue

Recall 15V032Jan 26, 2015468,815 vehicles affected

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.

Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Recall 12V068Feb 22, 20122,983 vehicles affected

Most common 2012 Nissan Rogue problems

Problem areas named in the 319 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train136
Unknown Or Other44
Electrical System43
Engine43
Air Bags41
Vehicle Speed Control41
Fuel/Propulsion System17
Service Brakes10
Wheels9
Seats8

What owners report

2026-10-21, Electrical System
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.
2026-09-16, Electrical System
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.
2026-04-26, Electrical System
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.
2026-03-27, Engine
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 driving on the shoulder ALL the way back to XXX.!! Very tramatic experience.!! Mechanic said it sounded like possible transmission problem.!!! That’s when my son told me about Nissan’s new transmission they went to that is in this Nissan.!! They know it was a bad idea.!!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FRE
2026-02-23, Electrical System
2008-13 Nissan Rogue/2014 Rogue Select (S35) Driver’s 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.

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