The Lemon Index2012 Nissan Rogue.
The 2012 Nissan Rogue is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 52 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 34, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 23 to 25 mpg combined. It's the best Nissan Rogue year we track.
One of the most reliable. 2.9× fewer complaints than average.
Worst year 2018
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 318 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Rogue year. 2012 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 45K to 98K miles on the car (218 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 65K–106K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 50K–118K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 44K–94K miles
Recalls 2
- electrical 2015
The affected vehicles may experience an electrical short in the harness connector due to a mixture of snow/water and salt seeping through the carpet on the driver side floor near the harness connector.
- tires 2012
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 MURANO AND ROGUE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2011 THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2012.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 118 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- "altima, sentra, and rogue; cvt fail-safe condition service information this bulletin has been…
- "2011-2015 rogue and rogue select; reduced performance due to cvt fluid temperature protection…
- CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2550–2800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2012 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.9× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 34; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2012 Nissan Rogue problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (37%), speed control (12%) and tires (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Rogue have?
2 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Nissan Rogue get?
23 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2012 Nissan Rogue safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2012 Nissan Rogue problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 45,500 and 98,000 miles. The middle report was at 70,900 miles, from 218 complaints.
Does the 2012 Nissan Rogue have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 37% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2012 Nissan Rogue cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $2800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2012 Nissan Rogue have?
2.5L 4-cyl.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works