2010 Nissan Rogue Problems
Compared with other Nissan Rogue years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
4/100 0.3× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.3× that of a typical Nissan Rogue year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 35 of its 282 complaints were filed by the end of 2012.
- Most reported problem: CVT loses power or won't accelerate on long drives (150 complaints, median 71,500 mi).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 282filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles, 230 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 24 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 27 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Nissan Rogue (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of the 2010 Nissan Rogue most often describe the CVT losing power and refusing to accelerate, especially after an hour or more of highway driving in warm weather or on long climbs. A second common thread is the airbag warning light flashing because of the occupant classification sensor in the passenger seat, which owners say requires an expensive seat replacement. Reports cluster from roughly 40,000 to 130,000 miles, and many say the vehicle drives normally again after being shut off for a few minutes.
- Transmission and drivetrain
CVT loses power or won't accelerate on long drives
- 150 complaints (53%)
- median 71,500 mi at 5.6 yrs old (136 state mileage)
- owner-quoted repair $1,400 (median of 9 quotes)
- filed 2010–2024
Owners describe the vehicle suddenly refusing to accelerate, sometimes dropping from highway speed to 40-50 mph with the pedal to the floor, and at other times stalling or failing to move from a stop. Complaints commonly note it happens after an hour or more of driving, on hills or inclines, and in warmer weather, and that the car behaves normally again after being shut off for 10-30 minutes. Several say a dealer diagnosed the CVT or transmission cooler and recommended replacement, flushing, or valve body work, while others report that no fault was found. Reported from about 40,000 to 130,000 miles, most often after an hour or more of continuous highway driving, climbing grades, or in warm weather.
What to check: Ask whether the CVT has been serviced or replaced and request records of any transmission fluid work. On a test drive, include a sustained highway run with a climb if possible, and note any whining, shuddering, or refusal to accelerate.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I had been driving my Rogue and my kids and I were going home. I was in a left turn lane in a busy intersection and halfway through I lost power. I barely made it out of the intersection, and after a minute the car went back to normal. It has happened twice now and the second time was worse than the first. Nissan sys there's nothing wrong.. We did have the transmission flushed at their recommendation.”
NHTSA complaint #10526278, filed 2013-07, 66,000 miles“Taking a short day trip, about a 2 and a half hour drive, my car stopped accelerating about an hour in. Gas pedal to the floor and nothing happened. On the way back home it was worse we had to stop almost every 10-20 miles to let the car rest. I just had this transmission replaced about a month ago. I would stop to maybe cool down the transmission for about 15-30 minutes, then it acts like nothing was wrong. It also has a whining noise like something is winding up.”
NHTSA complaint #11098324, filed 2018-05, 135,000 miles - Air bags
Airbag warning light flashing, passenger airbag off
Mentioned in 11 of 60 sampled complaints
Owners report the airbag warning light coming on or blinking and the passenger airbag indicator showing that the bag is off, often without a crash or any warning. Several say a mechanic traced the code to the occupant classification sensor or control unit in the passenger seat and were quoted roughly $2,000 to $2,500 to replace the seat assembly. A few describe deployment problems in a collision, or bags deploying while the vehicle was parked. Most often reported between about 16,000 and 120,000 miles, frequently at startup or while driving at low speed.
What to check: Turn the key to start and watch the airbag light through its full self-check; it should go out. Ask whether the passenger occupant sensor or seat has been replaced, and have any stored airbag codes read before buying.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“My airbag light came on and now flashes. I took it to my son, a mechanic with rick matthews buick gmc and the codes came up as either a seat sensor matt or occupant classification...the seat needs to be replaced and I called a Nissan dealership and they said it would bo over $2,000.00. My airbags will not work now.”
NHTSA complaint #11377497, filed 2020-12, 119,000 miles“The air bag warning light began flashing. Brought it to an auto mechanic who reset it, ran code and found out that the occupant classification system (ocs) control unit in passenger seat was the code it was throwing. Told me that it was not sending the right signal to the airbag. To fix the problem it would cost me $2500.00 to get a brand new seat with the ocs unit. The airbag warning light does not stop flashing and resetting it does no good. I now have no airbag for passenger side. This is a dangerous situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11390880, filed 2021-01, 106,000 miles - Engine
Engine cuts out or stalls while driving
- 12 complaints (4%)
- median 71,678 mi at 4.8 yrs old (12 state mileage)
- filed 2011–2019
Some owners describe the engine shutting off while the car is moving or after pulling away from a stop, sometimes with the check engine light on and a period of high revving or limited speed afterward. Others report a sudden loss of power along with noise and a very hot hood. In several cases shops could not reproduce the problem and offered explanations such as overfilled oil, leaving the issue unresolved. Described from a few thousand to about 100,000 miles, with several reports tied to short trips or the first miles after a cold start.
What to check: Ask whether the engine has ever stalled and whether any diagnostic codes were stored. Check the oil level and look for coolant or transmission fluid leaks at the radiator and cooler lines before purchase.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I started my Rogue and left a driveway as I approached a stop sign about 2 miles ahead the car stalled. I was still in gear, the engine was off, and the check engine light was on. After stopping I was able to restart the car after a few tries. Then, for the next 2-4 miles it revved really high and seem to be in a recover mode and would not allow me to go over 40 MPH. The service center can't replicate and claims that the oil was overfilled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10604726, filed 2014-06, 59,800 miles“9-5-15 was making a right turn car came to sudden stop in the middel of turn.ending up finding out the tranission blow cost me 4500.00 to put a new transission in. Once I got the transission put in I toke the vehicle back telling then when at a stop sign or lights the car would die out. Sometimes the car has no power when taking off. Car has been to 3 differant shops for the dieing out, it has no codes no one can find whats wrong with the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10955402, filed 2017-02, 122,843 miles - Fuel system
Fuel gauge reads wrong and EVAP leak codes
Mentioned in 4 of 60 sampled complaints
Owners describe the fuel gauge showing a full or nearly full tank long after fuel has been used, and in one case the car ran out of gas while the gauge still showed fuel remaining. Some complaints mention a check engine light and evap leak codes traced to a vent control valve O-ring, and a few report stalling or poor running that shops linked to fueling. Reported from a few thousand miles upward, with gauge complaints appearing early in ownership.
What to check: Fill the tank and watch whether the gauge moves off full within the first 50-100 miles. Ask whether any check engine light for an evap leak has been diagnosed or repaired.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The Nissan Rogue gas gauge does not register gas usage correctly. The car can be driven 100 - 200 miles and gas gauge shows a full tank. The gas gauge is not consistently off by same quantity either, so actual gas in the car is not predictable. It fails to work correctly during any normal car usage. Problem was first noticed 1 month after purchase. Took to dealer and was told there was no issue in 9/2/10. On 11/18/10 my Rogue ran out of gas in rush hour traffic when the gauge still showed 3 gallons of gas! …”
NHTSA complaint #10403660, filed 2011-05, 6,000 miles“With daughter driving in mountains. After appx. 2 hours of driving the car would no longer accelerate beyond 40mph on 65 MPH highway. Even slower on hills, no power.a lot of semis and cars honking but no place to pull over.felt we could be rammed from behind at any moment. Terrifying.subsequent check online revealed this is serious problem with this vehicle and there have been lots of complaints. Why has nothing been done? If ever a recall was needed this is it. Worse than an airbag not deploying in an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11339708, filed 2020-07, 87,000 miles
Buying note. These complaints point to the CVT and the airbag seat sensor as the two costly items to verify before buying. Ask for service records on both, take a long highway test drive, and confirm that any open recalls have been performed.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 282 consumer complaints for the 2010 Nissan Rogue. 230 of the complaints include a mileage, and 29% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,000 miles. Of all complaints, 10 involved a crash, 17 a fire, 10 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 107 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 15 Nissan Rogue model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 4 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Transmission and drivetrain124 44%
- Vehicle speed control66 23%
- Engine46 16%
- Air bags39 14%
- Other or unknown39 14%
- Electrical system32 11%
- Fuel system26 9.2%
- Steering9 3.2%
- Brakes6 2.1%
- Suspension6 2.1%
Also reported: Engine cooling (5), Exterior lighting (4), Seats (4), Electronic stability control (3), Body and structure (2), Tires (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Equipment (1), Forward collision avoidance (1), Seat belts (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “2010 Nissan Rogue driving on highway I-57 northbound around 159th doing the speed limit of 60 the conjuring start slowing down I pulled over on the shoulder and turn the car off and it would start up it wouldn't say anything had the car towed to a mechanic saturday morning monday they told me the trance wisconsin CVT trans the car is has 84000 miles 2010 excellent condition no major issues and they won't honor the warranty on the car”
NHTSA complaint #11066876, filed 2018-02, 85,000 milesVehicle speed control: “My 2010 Rogue loses power when accelerating up a hill. I have to pull off the road and let the engine cool down for 30 minutes then the car runs ok for about 30 minutes then it loses power again. This has been happening for 2 years. I don't drive in hills often so it has happened about 6 times.”
NHTSA complaint #10893784, filed 2016-08, 120,000 milesEngine: “When I apply the brakes, the car sometimes just shuts down completely and turns off. I have been able to then put the car in park, and restart it. It has happened when I have slowed the car down to go over speed bumps, when I stopped at a stop sign or red light. It also happened on a highway on-ramp. Nissan has not been able to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #10929468, filed 2016-12, 37,000 milesAir bags: “Passenger air bag sensor not working properly'will randomly stop working with 175lb passenger but yet works with 30lb bag placed on seat. Vehicle is in motion and can happen on city streets as well as highway speeds. This issue is still occurring. The car was purchased used with 30,000 miles in january 2014. Most of the time I do not have a passenger but I'd like them to be protected when I do.”
NHTSA complaint #10810724, filed 2015-12, 30,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
29% of the 230 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45,000 and 103,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Nissan Rogue. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue · sedan FWD/AWD | not rated | 4 / 4 | — | — | 4 · 17.9% risk |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2010 Nissan Rogue version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Rogue FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 15V032000Jan 26, 2015Electrical systemCovers: Nissan Rogue 2008–2014
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007, to November 26, 2013, and 2014 Nissan Rogue Select vehicles manufactured September 23, 2013, to July 2, 2014. The affected…
- 10V401000Sep 10, 2010Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)Covers: Nissan Rogue 2008–2010, Versa 2008–2010, Altima 2008–2010 +4 more
Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.
Recall details for the 2010 Nissan Rogue → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 107 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11031705Apr 13, 2026Body and structure. CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT…
- 11031704Apr 13, 2026Body and structure. CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT…
- 11004962May 21, 2024Electrical system. VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11004961May 21, 2024Electrical system. CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11004960May 21, 2024Electrical system. CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001201Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001194Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001191Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023Steering. DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10239062Jun 16, 2023Electrical system. SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid…
Other model years of the Nissan Rogue
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53 | 1,444 | 2 | — | 32 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 198 | 12,100 | 3 | 5 | 33 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 221 | 29,850 | 4 | 5 | 33 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 753 | 43,000 | 6 | 5 | 33 | 100 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 269 | 50,500 | 6 | 4–5 | 33 | 47 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 293 | 29,752 | 10 | 4 | 32 | 65 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 153 | 9,200 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 16 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2019 | 339 | 6,008 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 66 · More | Falling |
| 2018 | 669 | 14,144 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 90 · More | Stable |
| 2017 | 600 | 28,408 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 84 · More | Stable |
| 2016 | 543 | 51,100 | 7 | 4 | 28 | 58 · Typical | Falling |
| 2015 | 554 | 52,000 | 9 | 4 | 28 | 56 · Typical | Falling |
| 2014 | 440 | 50,000 | 10 | 4 | 28 | 53 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 610 | 74,000 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 6 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 319 | 70,920 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 363 | 80,542 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 282 | 70,000 | 2 | — | 24 | 4 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 320 | 81,000 | 3 | — | 24 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 429 | 81,906 | 5 | — | 24 | 19 · Fewer | Falling |
All Nissan Rogue model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Rogue?
Owners of the 2010 Nissan Rogue most often describe the CVT losing power and refusing to accelerate, especially after an hour or more of highway driving in warm weather or on long climbs. The issues reported most often: CVT loses power or won't accelerate on long drives; Airbag warning light flashing, passenger airbag off; Engine cuts out or stalls while driving.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA recorded 282 consumer complaints for the 2010 Nissan Rogue as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2010 Nissan Rogue is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 124 complaints (44% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 66.
Has the 2010 Nissan Rogue been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Nissan Rogue get?
The EPA rates the 2010 Nissan Rogue (Rogue FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 22 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Nissan Rogue reported?
Among the 230 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,000 miles and the middle half falls between 45,000 and 103,000 miles; 29% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.