2012 Nissan Rogue Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 319 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Nissan Rogue, 1% of the 319 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,050 miles.
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.
“Sun visors no longer stay in an upright position at any time. They produce a hazard by constantly blocking your view of the highway. Vehicle has 50,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11330808, filed 2020-06, 50,000 miles“The moonroof doesn't open all the way & the dealership claims that all rogues do that. This is a brand new car that I picked up only a few days ago & the moonroof opens maybe a little more than halfway. This can't be right.”
NHTSA complaint #10437364, filed 2011-11, 100 miles“Heating / AC fan suddenly started making loud noises when fan was turned on. This is on a vehicle less than 6 months old. Local Nissan dealership mechanic investigates the climate control system, discovers the fan area has leaves and debris in it that was causing the noise. Nissan refuses to cover the debris removal under the manufacturer warranty, leaving owners on the hook for hundreds of dollars of labor to address a design defect. A brief internet search revealed other Rogue owners complaining of the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10492383, filed 2013-01, 3,100 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The contact also heard a loud abnormal noise. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing. After the third technician, it was diagnosed that the brakes need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact smelled an unknown odor coming from the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10778676, filed 2015-09, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11001201Apr 30, 2024WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001194Apr 30, 2024REMOVING 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, 2024WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING 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.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192727Jan 28, 2016SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to give Nissan dealers guidelines to help determine if windshield breakage is covered under warranty or is the customer?s…
- 10192677Nov 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most…
- 10047059Aug 27, 2012Nissan: rain sensors may operate, intermittently or unexpectedly, when exhaust gas, moisture, fingerprints, dirt, or insects are near or around rain sensors. No models or model…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 26% |
| 2025 | 86 | 43% |
| 2024 | 47 | 21% |
| 2023 | 63 | 8% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 14 | 5% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 10 | 1% |
| 2017 | 13 | 2% |
| 2016 | 26 | 5% |
| 2015 | 35 | 6% |
| 2014 | 17 | 4% |
| 2013 | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Nissan Rogue
136 complaintsOther or unknown
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 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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