2010 Nissan Rogue
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 124 of 282 complaints (44%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (8) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 320 in 2009 to 282 in 2010.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | vs. 2010 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,600–2,700 | 2,600–2,700 | 2,600–2,700 | 2,600 | 2,500–2,700 | |
| Combined MPG | 23–24 | 23–24 | 23–24 | 24 | 23–25 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 21–22 / 26–27 | 21–22 / 26–27 | 21–22 / 26–27 | 22 / 26–28 | 22–23 / 26–28 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 370–386 | 370–386 | 370–386 | 370 | 355–386 | |
| Complaints filed | 429 | 320 | 282 | 362 | 317 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 11 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 8 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 10 | |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 7 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Rogue have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Nissan Rogue?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 124 of 282 NHTSA complaints (44%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Nissan Rogue get?
EPA rates it 23–24 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Nissan Rogue?
EPA estimates $2,600–$2,700 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 22 mpg (high) | 27 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | $2,600 (low) | 370 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 21 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | $2,700 (high) | 386 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 51 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 32 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 40 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 40 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · Campaign 15V032000 · Jan 26, 2015
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the kick panel wiring harness connector and will if necessary install a new harness connector and waterproof seal, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) · Campaign 10V401000 · Sep 10, 2010
Defect: 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.
Consequence: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.