2012 Nissan Rogue Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2012 Nissan Rogue, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “cvt transmission” (21% of reports).
- 136power train complaints
- 80,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $5,550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 64%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- CVT transmission: mentioned in 29 of 136 complaints (21%)
- Continuously variable: mentioned in 7 of 136 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2012 Nissan Rogue at $5,550, and half of them between $4,600 and $6,800.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2021), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 104 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 136 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Nissan Rogue power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 7 | 13% | 1,587 |
| 2025 Rogue | 5 | 3% | 437 |
| 2024 Rogue | 44 | 20% | 53,000 |
| 2023 Rogue | 79 | 11% | 16,500 |
| 2022 Rogue | 38 | 16% | 50,485 |
| 2021 Rogue | 27 | 9% | 48,000 |
| 2020 Rogue | 4 | 3% | 2,275 |
| 2019 Rogue | 23 | 7% | 23,570 |
| 2018 Rogue | 47 | 7% | 38,590 |
| 2017 Rogue | 123 | 21% | 56,773 |
| 2016 Rogue | 176 | 32% | 74,938 |
| 2015 Rogue | 140 | 25% | 70,000 |
| 2014 Rogue | 115 | 26% | 75,000 |
| 2013 Rogue | 314 | 51% | 79,348 |
| 2012 Rogue | 136 | 43% | 80,500 |
| 2011 Rogue | 189 | 52% | 84,077 |
| 2010 Rogue | 124 | 44% | 73,476 |
| 2009 Rogue | 101 | 32% | 95,400 |
| 2008 Rogue | 156 | 36% | 85,500 |
| 1999 Rogue | 1 | 100% | 97,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2012 Nissan Rogue. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
August 1, 2025 I was trying to get to [XXX] from [XXX] to see my mother, before Kansas City, Mo. Before getting to KC while cruise was engaged car RPMâs began amping but car did not speed up. I put it park and turned motor off and tried to drive again, but did the same thing. I called my mechanic…
My vehicle is making this rattling noise so I took it to the dealership and they said I need a subframe. Be advised this vehicle has never been in a accident so why is the subframe needed and I only have 81,000 miles on it
The rear transmission area makes a loud grinding noise on turns under 10 miles an hour. Needs a rear electronic coupler. Happening on many years of this car model
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Nissan Rogues have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 136 owner complaints about power train for the 2012 Nissan Rogue (43% of the 318 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Nissan Rogue power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2012 Nissan Rogue?
Owners report a typical cost of $5,550 (half paid between $4,600 and $6,800), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2012 Nissan Rogue?
The most frequent phrase is “cvt transmission”, in 29 of 136 complaints, followed by “continuously variable” (7).
See all 2012 Nissan Rogue problems or power train problems across all Rogue years.