2012 Nissan Rogue Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 136about this part
- Share
- 43%of 319 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 136 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2012 Nissan Rogue, 43% of the 319 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Besides the transmission being replaced to it being faulty, now the A/C is not working !!! I have never used it since obtaining this vehicle ! Blowing hot air and when I start the car, I hear a ticking sound coming from the left side where the A/C motor is , I thought it needed recharging but it won't take a charge!”
NHTSA complaint #11327236, filed 2020-06, 116,000 miles“Takata recall - with no warning while driving about 50 MPH... Car lost propulsion ..engine idled but would not catch gear... No engine light nothing... I was in middle of traffic.... I will be getting an assesment this week ... Unfortunately I am just starting muvresearch for this CVT system for this vehicle ..and so far it has been unfavorable”
NHTSA complaint #11061054, filed 2018-01, 98,000 miles“While driving highway speed, engine RPM would go up without hitting accelerator, then no matter how much I pushed the accelerator I could not get the car up to speed to pass other vehicles. Took vehicle to dealership for evaluation. Either need to spend $3000 for a 'transmission fluid cooler' or $4000 for a new transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #11111636, filed 2018-07, 101,000 miles“After only 5 years and 100,000 miles I was told I had to have a new transmission. I am a very safe driver; only I have driven car; mostly highway miles. All maintenance was maintained. Whine developed in transmission; first told nothing wrong; a few weeks later told this news by pat peck Nissan, mobile, al. Happened when accelerating.”
NHTSA complaint #11011510, filed 2017-07, 100,000 miles“Cvt transmission failure. As I was driving on the parkway his car will just slow down to a crawl causing a dangerous driving condition. The car will barely move and many other vehicles have come very close to hitting me due to the slow speed that the car will go. Complained to Nissan but since car is 11 months past warranty was told they will not help even though this is a know problem with these cars.”
NHTSA complaint #11102717, filed 2018-06, 74,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10227254Nov 9, 2022ABNORMAL NOISE, VIBRATION AND/OR BINDING FEELING FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions…
- 10222714Sep 27, 2022CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10218741May 31, 2022NISSAN AWD MODELS; ABNORMAL NOISE, VIBRATION AND/OR JUDDER FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous…
- 10211988Mar 15, 2022NISSAN AWD MODELS; ABNORMAL NOISE, VIBRATION AND/OR JUDDER FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous…
- 10199148Jun 9, 2021CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10180989Sep 23, 2020NISSAN; VIBRATION AND/OR NOISE WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS IF YOU CONFIRM There is a vibration or judder feeling from the rear of the vehicle during the following conditions: ï·…
- 10145547Sep 28, 2018NISSAN; VIBRATION AND/OR NOISE WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with AWD (All-Wheel Drive) or 4WD (4-Wheel Drive). This bulletin has…
- 10116292Jun 20, 2017CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been…
- 10091606Sep 9, 2016"2011-2015 rogue and rogue select; reduced performance due to cvt fluid temperature protection logic if you confirm the vehicle speed is, or was, reduced by the cvt fail-safe…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 13% |
| 2025 | 5 | 3% |
| 2024 | 44 | 20% |
| 2023 | 87 | 11% |
| 2022 | 41 | 15% |
| 2021 | 27 | 9% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 23 | 7% |
| 2018 | 48 | 7% |
| 2017 | 123 | 21% |
| 2016 | 176 | 32% |
| 2015 | 140 | 25% |
| 2014 | 115 | 26% |
| 2013 | 314 | 51% |
| 2012 | 136 | 43% |
| 2011 | 189 | 52% |
| 2010 | 124 | 44% |
| 2009 | 101 | 32% |
| 2008 | 156 | 36% |
Other parts of the 2012 Nissan Rogue
44 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsEngine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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