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2012 Nissan Rogue Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Nissan Rogue, about 6% of its 318 total complaints for the year. Owners commonly report inaccurate fuel gauge readings and loss of acceleration or power after sustained highway driving. Median mileage at failure was 69,000, and no related recalls are listed.

Fuel System complaints
19
6% of 318
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
69,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Fuel gauge shows incorrect readings, sometimes jumping to a low or empty display even after a full tank.
  • Vehicle loses acceleration or power after extended highway driving, with speed dropping suddenly without warning lights.
  • Owners report a strong gasoline odor inside the cabin along with unusually high fuel consumption.
  • Check engine light triggers with mass air flow sensor codes, sometimes linked to a recall the owner's VIN was not covered by.
  • Sudden power loss or inability to accelerate above certain speeds, occurring especially in hot weather or after long trips.

When 2012 Nissan Rogue fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 7, 2013, latest Jul 3, 2024.

2012 Nissan Rogue fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month1Jun 2013Jun 2016Jun 2018Dec 2019Dec 2020Jan 2024Jul 2024
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Jul 2024; peak Jun 2013 (1).

Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Rogue model year

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

  1. 201026 (9%)
  2. 20117 (2%)
  3. 201219 (6%)
  4. 201335 (6%)
  5. 201471 (16%)
  6. 201514 (3%)
  7. 201617 (3%)
  8. 201718 (3%)
  9. 20188 (1%)
  10. 20197 (2%)
  11. 20202 (1%)
  12. 202136 (13%)
  13. 202244 (19%)
  14. 2023106 (15%)
  15. 202412 (6%)
  16. 20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA lists 19 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Rogue, which is about 6% of the 318 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Nissan Rogue fuel system?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this fuel system complaint area.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 69,000 miles.
What fuel system symptoms do owners report most?
Owners report inaccurate fuel gauge readings and sudden loss of acceleration or power after sustained highway driving, sometimes with a gasoline odor inside the cabin.
Did any of these fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?
No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes and zero fires reported among these fuel system complaints.

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.