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2012 Nissan Rogue Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2012 Nissan Rogue, 6% of its 318 total complaints that year. There is 1 crash and 1 injury tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 38,000 and no related recalls on file.

Brakes complaints
18
6% of 318
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
38,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal traveling to the floor with little or no braking response, sometimes at highway speed.
  • Multiple owners describe the ABS warning light illuminating along with a loss of brake fluid traced to the master cylinder, which some had replaced more than once without fixing the problem.
  • Several report a loud abnormal noise and a warning indicator coming on before being told the brake pads or rotors needed replacement, in some cases repeated within 60,000 miles.
  • One owner reported brakes failing sporadically in stop-and-go traffic, resulting in repeated low-speed impacts with the vehicle ahead.
  • One case involved brake failure at 40 mph that led to a rear-end crash, chest bruising, and a knee fracture.

When 2012 Nissan Rogue brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 18, 2012, latest Mar 10, 2023.

2012 Nissan Rogue brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2012May 2013May 2016Sep 2017Jul 2020Nov 2022
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2012 to Mar 2023; peak May 2016 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2012 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Rogue model year

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

  1. 20109 (3%)
  2. 201117 (5%)
  3. 201218 (6%)
  4. 20139 (1%)
  5. 201413 (3%)
  6. 201528 (5%)
  7. 201618 (3%)
  8. 2017123 (21%)
  9. 2018273 (41%)
  10. 2019127 (38%)
  11. 202033 (22%)
  12. 202118 (6%)
  13. 20222 (1%)
  14. 202317 (2%)
  15. 20243 (1%)
  16. 20254 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2012 Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA lists 18 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Nissan Rogue, making up 6% of the 318 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2012 Nissan Rogue brakes?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brake problems on the 2012 Nissan Rogue.
At what mileage do 2012 Rogue brake problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2012 Nissan Rogue is 38,000 miles.
Did any 2012 Rogue brake complaints involve a crash or injury?
Yes. NHTSA data tied to this component shows 1 crash and 1 injury among the reported cases.
How does 2012 compare to other Rogue years for brake complaints?
The 2012 Rogue's 6% brake complaint share is higher than 2010 (3%), 2013 (1%), and 2014 (3%), but far below 2018's 41% and 2019's 38%.

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.