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2010 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 98 engine-area complaints for the 2010 Nissan Rogue, 35% of all complaints filed for that model year, out of 282 total. No related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure is 69,405 miles.

Engine complaints
98
35% of 282
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
69,405 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report loss of power or failure to accelerate on the highway, often after about an hour of driving, with the pedal to the floor producing no response.
  • Several describe the CVT overheating and reducing power output as a built-in protection behavior, leading to stalling at intersections or on ramps.
  • Multiple owners report unexpected stalling at speed, sometimes requiring the vehicle to sit before it would restart.
  • Some report the transmission needed full replacement, with the same acceleration and stalling problems returning afterward.
  • A few complaints mention a cracking noise tied to differential problems along with stalling.

When 2010 Nissan Rogue engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 31, 2010, latest Jul 20, 2024.

2010 Nissan Rogue engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter102010 Q32014 Q12015 Q22016 Q32017 Q42019 Q22023 Q3
98 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q3 to 2024 Q3; peak 2015 Q3 (10).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Rogue model year

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

  1. 201098 (35%)
  2. 201194 (26%)
  3. 201276 (24%)
  4. 2013167 (27%)
  5. 201481 (18%)
  6. 201572 (13%)
  7. 201686 (16%)
  8. 2017103 (17%)
  9. 201891 (14%)
  10. 201936 (11%)
  11. 202013 (9%)
  12. 202167 (23%)
  13. 2022174 (73%)
  14. 2023410 (57%)
  15. 202478 (39%)
  16. 202511 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2010 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA lists 98 engine-area complaints for the 2010 Rogue, which is 35% of the 282 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2010 Nissan Rogue engine or transmission problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2010 Rogue.
At what mileage do 2010 Nissan Rogue engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine problem area is 69,405 miles.
What do owners describe happening with the 2010 Rogue engine or transmission?
Owners commonly describe loss of acceleration on the highway, stalling, and CVT overheating that cuts power, based on NHTSA complaint narratives.

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.