NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 282 owner complaints for the 2010 Nissan Rogue. Most complaints involve power train (124) and vehicle speed control (66). The EPA rates it 23–24 mpg combined.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007, to November 26, 2013, and 2014 Nissan Rogue Select vehicles manufactured September 23, 2013, to July 2, 2014. 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.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Rogue model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 429 |
| 2009 | 320 |
| 2010 | 282 |
| 2011 | 363 |
| 2012 | 319 |
| 2013 | 610 |
| 2014 | 440 |
| 2015 | 554 |
| 2016 | 543 |
| 2017 | 601 |
| 2018 | 609 |
| 2019 | 340 |
| 2020 | 153 |
| 2021 | 295 |
| 2022 | 270 |
| 2023 | 766 |
| 2024 | 227 |
| 2025 | 199 |
| 2026 | 54 |
“I have a 2010 Nissan Rouge that is having powertrain issues, specifically the CVT, three times, after driving a long distance in very hot weather, and then going on a long uphill grade, the vehicle lost power. It dropped from 70 to about 40mph, this happened on two interstates along the same stretch and a third time on a California state highway. I did some research and found that this is a common problem with the Rogues powertrain's CVT over several years and there was also a class action lawsuit for some years of this Rogue, but not for a 2010. Nissan did pay for some repairs on other years to the lawsuit claimants.”
“I was driving along at 50 mh and all the sudden drops down to 30 mp and even thought I push peddle to floor it won't go above 40 mh and starts trying to cut off this has happened a few times to me as well as my mom who drove my car. This is a serious safety issue that needs to be addressed ..”
“Safety put at risk due to horn not being able to work and the primary reason for this complaint is the engine. The car stopped accelerating, which was resolved, but then the car would no longer go in reverse!!! It is unknown why this has happened. We suspected the CVT prior to even learning of the CVT class action lawsuit. Please advise! Thank you for your time and consideration!”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue FWD Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,600 | 370 |
| Rogue AWD Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,700 | 386 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
2 safety recalls as of Nov 8, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 282 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are power train (124), vehicle speed control (66), engine (46). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2010 Nissan Rogue at 23–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).