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2012 Nissan Rogue Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 136 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Nissan Rogue, 43% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 80,500 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue on this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
136
43% of 318
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
80,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of acceleration at highway speeds, with engine RPMs rising but the vehicle failing to gain speed.
  • Some describe delayed throttle response after braking or stopping, where the car hesitates for several seconds before power returns.
  • Several owners report full CVT transmission failure, sometimes requiring replacement more than once on the same vehicle.
  • Some describe the vehicle stalling or refusing to move at all when the accelerator is pressed, including from a stop or while backing up.
  • Owners report the transmission slipping or losing power intermittently during highway driving, sometimes in heavy traffic.

When 2012 Nissan Rogue transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 26, 2012, latest Mar 27, 2026.

2012 Nissan Rogue transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter112012 Q32015 Q42017 Q22018 Q42020 Q22022 Q12023 Q4
136 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2018 Q3 (11).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2012 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Rogue model year

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

  1. 2010124 (44%)
  2. 2011189 (52%)
  3. 2012136 (43%)
  4. 2013314 (51%)
  5. 2014115 (26%)
  6. 2015140 (25%)
  7. 2016176 (33%)
  8. 2017122 (20%)
  9. 201847 (7%)
  10. 201923 (7%)
  11. 20204 (3%)
  12. 202127 (9%)
  13. 202237 (16%)
  14. 202375 (10%)
  15. 202443 (21%)
  16. 20252 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2012 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA lists 136 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Rogue, which is 43% of all 318 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Nissan Rogue transmission?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this transmission issue on the 2012 Rogue.
At what mileage do 2012 Nissan Rogue transmission problems usually occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 80,500 miles.
Did the 2012 Nissan Rogue transmission issue cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data for this complaint area on the 2012 Rogue lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.

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.