Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Nissan Rogue
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Nissan Rogue has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 319 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V032000 Electrical Short Due to Water Seepage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V068000 TIRE PRESSUSRE MONITORING SYSTEM/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 136 complaints
- Unknown or Other 44 complaints
- Electrical System 43 complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Air Bags 41 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 41 complaints
Of the 319 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 12 a fire; across all 319 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Nissan Rogue has an average reliability rating with 319 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns. Notably, issues impacted the power train and electrical systems. Limited recall data and instance frequency called for conservative interpretation of overall reliability potential.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | common |
| electrical system | 100,000–130,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| engine | 90,000–130,000 miles | $1,000–$3,500 | occasional |
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 pad replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Tire rotations
- Engine air filter replacement
- Coolant flush
- Battery inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Check engine light
- Electrical shorts
- Unusual noises when accelerating
- Irregular tire pressure readings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Nissan Rogue at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.