How many engine complaints does the 2012 Nissan Rogue have?

NHTSA lists 76 engine-related complaints for the 2012 Nissan Rogue, which is 24% of the 318 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Nissan Rogue engine?

No related recalls are listed for the engine component on the 2012 Nissan Rogue in NHTSA data.

At what mileage do 2012 Nissan Rogue engine problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 75,000 miles.

What do owners describe as the main engine issue?

Owners commonly describe sudden loss of power and acceleration at highway speed, along with transmission-related jerking, stalling, and RPM spikes.

How does the 2012 model compare to other Rogue years for engine complaints?

The 2012 Rogue's engine complaints are 24% of its total, lower than the 2010 model's 35% but similar to the 2013 model's 27%.

2012 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 76 engine-related complaints for the 2012 Nissan Rogue, 24% of its 318 total complaints, with median failure mileage at 75,000. No related recalls are on file for this component.

Engine complaints: 76; 24% of 318
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 75,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Vehicles suddenly lose power and acceleration at highway speed, sometimes dropping from 70-80 mph down to 60 mph or lower without warning.
Some owners describe the car losing power entirely on hills or when merging, with the engine unable to climb past 3,000 RPM.
Several complaints point to the transmission or torque converter, including reports of jerking, vibrating, and RPM spiking while the vehicle loses speed.
Owners report the vehicle stalling and struggling to restart, with dashboard warning lights for battery, brake, and oil appearing at the same time.
In some cases the vehicle would stop accelerating altogether and required pulling over and waiting before it would move again.

When 2012 Nissan Rogue engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 11, 2013, latest Mar 27, 2026.

76 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2026 Q1; peak 2017 Q3 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2012 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.

201098 (35%)
201194 (26%)
201276 (24%)
2013167 (27%)
201481 (18%)
201572 (13%)
201686 (16%)
2017103 (17%)
201891 (14%)
201936 (11%)
202013 (9%)
202167 (23%)
2022174 (73%)
2023410 (57%)
202478 (39%)
202511 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2012 Nissan Rogue have?: NHTSA lists 76 engine-related complaints for the 2012 Nissan Rogue, which is 24% of the 318 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Nissan Rogue engine?: No related recalls are listed for the engine component on the 2012 Nissan Rogue in NHTSA data.
At what mileage do 2012 Nissan Rogue engine problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 75,000 miles.
What do owners describe as the main engine issue?: Owners commonly describe sudden loss of power and acceleration at highway speed, along with transmission-related jerking, stalling, and RPM spikes.
How does the 2012 model compare to other Rogue years for engine complaints?: The 2012 Rogue's engine complaints are 24% of its total, lower than the 2010 model's 35% but similar to the 2013 model's 27%.