2012 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 13%of 319 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Nissan Rogue, 13% of the 319 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had my car since 12'. Never an issue, I keep up regular maintenance. I hit 80k a month ago. Driving friday, regular speed, approx 40ph car just loses power in traffic. I had to coast to emergency lane. Towed to dealership, testing since friday can't give me any answers.”
NHTSA complaint #10967132, filed 2017-03, 80,000 miles“Labor day last year, we were driving down an old rural road, just got done passing a car and then our Rogue sounded like it revving the engine, then next thing we know it died at 65 MPH with only 102,000 miles on it. $1000 engine later we fixed it. Now, last week on my way to work, trying to get up to 60 MPH on highway and it revs up to 4 grand and will not shift. We limp it home. Thought needed tranny fluid so we add some. That friday we take on a 2 1/2 road trip, we had to slow down to 40 MPH for construction and then accelerate when construction was done. …”
NHTSA complaint #11218103, filed 2019-06, 118,000 miles“In november 2017, while driving in one of the passing lanes on qew driving from buffalo, ny to toronto, canada, at appx 70 MPH, the car started losing power and speed. The RPM started revving alot but the car speed decreased rapidly. The cars behind me almost rear ended me at this speed. I was on a 4 lane thruway and it was difficult to pull to the right side of the road to the shoulder because all of the cars were speeding around me. Quite frankly, it was a terrifying situation to be in as semi trucks and other cars going 70 - 80+ MPH were speeding up behind you as your vehicle lost power. …”
NHTSA complaint #11298121, filed 2020-01, 165,000 miles“When driving this vehicle long distances it will lose power without notice. When driving acceleration will go down to 0 MPH. If you put the gas pedal on the floor it will still not accelerate. This car can not be driven long distances, as it has placed my family in danger numerous times. I have had to pull over on the side of the road and allow the car to sit. Many times this has occurred on busy highways. There is no fix when this happens. I have had 18 wheelers behind me when this car has suddenly stopped. Nissan will not acknowledge this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10910261, filed 2016-09, 108,000 miles“I have a CVT transmission problem, this should be a recall. My car should not need a new transmission. Aamco is telling me I will need one so I took it to the dealership where I bought it, they ran codes and said nothing was wrong but I needed a over 1200.00 external cooing system and it is under warranty and then I get a call and its not. I took it to there other dealership and the salesperson and mechanic said there was a problem...it started out loosing power and driving down the road thats kinda scary. I know there are other complaints out there about this and I need to know what to do....”
NHTSA complaint #11164015, filed 2018-12, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152515Nov 28, 2018OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer…
- 10119282Nov 28, 2016NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR ABS DTC C1130 SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing for DTC C1130 (ENGINE SIGNAL): ECM related DTCs (P-codes) must be diagnosed, repaired, and…
- 10192478Nov 25, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Starting with 2010 Model Year, Nissan vehicles have been gradually incorporating a new type of DTC known as Permanent DTC or P-DTC. If a vehicle is equipped…
- 10054516Aug 15, 2014Nissan: some vehicles may experience reduced performance caused by the cvt fluid temperature protection logic. *js updated 4/18/14. *pe updated 9/29/14.
- 10192293Jan 13, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement Engine Control Modules (ECMs) for many newer Nissan vehicles are now "Blank" ECMs. Blank ECMs come without software and must be programmed (not…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 19% |
| 2025 | 13 | 7% |
| 2024 | 68 | 31% |
| 2023 | 300 | 40% |
| 2022 | 146 | 54% |
| 2021 | 53 | 18% |
| 2020 | 8 | 5% |
| 2019 | 17 | 5% |
| 2018 | 57 | 9% |
| 2017 | 70 | 12% |
| 2016 | 65 | 12% |
| 2015 | 56 | 10% |
| 2014 | 53 | 12% |
| 2013 | 104 | 17% |
| 2012 | 43 | 13% |
| 2011 | 45 | 12% |
| 2010 | 46 | 16% |
| 2009 | 30 | 9% |
| 2008 | 36 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2012 Nissan Rogue
136 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsVehicle speed control
41 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Rogue
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.
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