Are 2010 Nissan Rogue electrical fires common?

NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Rogue, and 14 of those complaints involved a fire, with no crashes or injuries reported.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Rogue electrical system?

Yes. Recall 15V032000 covers 2008-2013 Rogue vehicles and addresses the kick panel wiring harness connector, which dealers inspect and replace if necessary.

At what mileage do 2010 Rogue electrical problems usually appear?

NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 80,000 miles for electrical system complaints on this model year.

How does the 2010 Rogue compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2010 Rogue's electrical complaints made up 12% of its total complaints that year, lower than the 2016 Rogue's 24% share, which is the highest among the years listed.

2010 Nissan Rogue Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Nissan Rogue, 12% of its 282 total complaints, with 14 fires reported and no crashes or injuries. A related recall (15V032000) covers the kick panel wiring harness connector, at a median failure mileage of 80,000.

Electrical System complaints: 34; 12% of 282
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 14
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report smoke and flames originating from the dashboard, kick panel, or center console, sometimes while the vehicle is parked and unoccupied.
Several complaints describe fire starting near the front passenger or driver side headlight area, occasionally after the hood pops open on its own.
Some owners noticed a burning smell or smoke only after a dead battery or failed start attempt, later tracing it to a burnt wiring harness connector at the kick panel.
In multiple cases the vehicle became fully engulfed before occupants or bystanders could extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher.
A few reports mention key fob or door lock malfunctions occurring alongside the smell of an electrical fire.

When 2010 Nissan Rogue electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 11, 2011, latest Mar 19, 2025.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2011 to Mar 2025; peak Jul 2013 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Nissan Rogue

NHTSA 15V032000Jan 26, 2015Electrical System468,815 vehicles
Electrical system
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007, to November 26, 2013, and 2014 Nissan Rogue Select vehicles manufactured September 23, 2013, to July 2, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience an electrical short in the harness connector due to a mixture of snow/water and salt seeping through the carpet on the driver side floor near the harness connector.
Risk: An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the kick panel wiring harness connector and will if necessary install a new harness connector and waterproof seal, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Electrical System complaints by Rogue model year

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

201034 (12%)
201155 (15%)
201242 (13%)
201368 (11%)
201476 (17%)
201589 (16%)
2016132 (24%)
201779 (13%)
201899 (15%)
201965 (19%)
202035 (23%)
202161 (21%)
202221 (9%)
202358 (8%)
202422 (11%)
20256 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Are 2010 Nissan Rogue electrical fires common?: NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Rogue, and 14 of those complaints involved a fire, with no crashes or injuries reported.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Rogue electrical system?: Yes. Recall 15V032000 covers 2008-2013 Rogue vehicles and addresses the kick panel wiring harness connector, which dealers inspect and replace if necessary.
At what mileage do 2010 Rogue electrical problems usually appear?: NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 80,000 miles for electrical system complaints on this model year.
How does the 2010 Rogue compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2010 Rogue's electrical complaints made up 12% of its total complaints that year, lower than the 2016 Rogue's 24% share, which is the highest among the years listed.