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2012 Nissan Rogue Seats Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
3%of 319 total for the year
Median mileage
44,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 2012 Nissan Rogue, 3% of the 319 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Wednesday august 7, 2019, I parked my car in a parking lot in full sun at 11:30 a.m. When I came back out to my car and got in, I noticed smoke coming up from what looked to be from the floor on the front passenger side. I'm not sure what I used to extinguish it as I was on emergency mode. I do remember that I made sure it wasn't flammable. The sun was coming through the front windshield. It appears that the sun was reflecting light from a mirror at the front of the bottom seat. It was the part that would be at a passenger's lower legs. …”

NHTSA complaint #11242872, filed 2019-08, 56,700 miles

“My side-seat passenger airbag sensor - located in the passenger side seat - keeps turning off. This sensor has been recalled for 2013 models. Was told by dealership that its not under warranty - or recalled for 2012 - and the cost is extremely prohibitive and exorbitant since it cannot be fixed unless you purchase a new seat for $2,600.00. This sets up for an extremely dangerous situation if involved in an accident. The vehicle only has 44,000 miles and there have been thousands of complaints filed for the same make and model of vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11193067, filed 2019-04, 44,000 miles

“The driver seat would not come back up after I used the recline button. There is no sound when I push the button to raise seat back up from the reclined position. The side airbags on driver seat back are not able to protect me if there is an accident. I do not use the recline function often so I don't have a history if when it stopped functioning.”

NHTSA complaint #11495379, filed 2022-11

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11719896, filed 2026-02

“The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while engaging the brakes, the driver seat moved forward independently and the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to find a failure. The driver seat was replaced, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2.”

NHTSA complaint #10695074, filed 2015-03, 2 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202521%
202351%
202210%
202131%
2020107%
2019103%
2018152%
2017285%
2016183%
2015173%
2014123%
201351%
201283%
201141%
201041%
2009175%
2008133%

Other parts of the 2012 Nissan Rogue

Transmission and drivetrain
136 complaints
Other or unknown
44 complaints
Electrical system
43 complaints
Engine
43 complaints
Air bags
41 complaints
Vehicle speed control
41 complaints
Fuel system
19 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Wheels
9 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Electronic 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology