Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Nissan Rogue
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Nissan Rogue has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 282 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V032000 Electrical Short Due to Water Seepage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V401000 PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE GPS PRODUCTS/OVERHEATS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 124 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 66 complaints
- Engine 46 complaints
- Air Bags 39 complaints
- Unknown or Other 39 complaints
- Electrical System 32 complaints
Of the 282 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 17 a fire; across all 282 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Nissan Rogue has a below-average reliability rating, supported by a significant number of owner complaints, especially involving the power train. Two recall campaigns further highlight electrical system vulnerabilities. However, the recall data is limited, suggesting potential issues might be more extensive than documented. Given these recurring concerns, a buyer should be cautious regarding ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | very common |
| vehicle speed control | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,100 | common |
| engine | 85,000–115,000 miles | $2,000–$4,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Engine misfires
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unresponsive acceleration
- Electrical short circuits
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Nissan Rogue at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.