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2010 Nissan Rogue Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 39 airbag complaints for the 2010 Nissan Rogue, 14% of all complaints for that year, tied to 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries. Median mileage at failure was 60,000. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data.

Airbags complaints
39
14% of 282
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
8
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-speed collisions, leaving drivers to hit the steering wheel or dashboard.
  • Passenger or driver frontal airbags deploy unexpectedly with no crash or impact involved.
  • Airbag warning light stays on or flashes continuously, often linked to a seat occupant classification sensor that owners say costs over $2,000 to replace.
  • Airbags deploy but fail to fully protect occupants, allowing heads to strike the sun visor or windshield.
  • One owner reported a fire originating near the passenger-side airbag and glove compartment area while the vehicle was parked.

When 2010 Nissan Rogue airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 2, 2010, latest Sep 4, 2024.

2010 Nissan Rogue airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2010Aug 2013Aug 2015Jun 2016Feb 2018Apr 2020Oct 2021Oct 2022
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2010 to Sep 2024; peak Apr 2016 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2010 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Rogue model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201039 (14%)
  2. 201145 (12%)
  3. 201241 (13%)
  4. 201390 (15%)
  5. 201474 (17%)
  6. 201599 (18%)
  7. 201661 (11%)
  8. 201771 (12%)
  9. 201831 (5%)
  10. 20198 (2%)
  11. 20208 (5%)
  12. 202114 (5%)
  13. 20225 (2%)
  14. 20237 (1%)
  15. 20243 (1%)
  16. 20252 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA lists 39 airbag complaints for the 2010 Rogue, which is 14% of all 282 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2010 Nissan Rogue airbags?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this airbag issue on the 2010 Rogue.
Did the 2010 Rogue airbag problems cause injuries?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 8 injuries, 6 crashes, and 1 fire connected to the airbag complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2010 Rogue?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on the 2010 Rogue is 60,000 miles.
How does the 2010 Rogue compare to other years for airbag complaints?
The 2010 Rogue's 14% share of complaints tied to airbags is similar to nearby years like 2011 (12%) and 2012 (13%), but lower than 2015's 18% share.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.