2010 Nissan Rogue
Common Problems
Ranked from 196 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
17 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Loss of power and acceleration issues due to CVT transmission failure
44complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe vehicle suddenly loses power and fails to accelerate past 65-70 mph, especially after driving for over an hour or climbing hills. RPMs remain low despite pressing the accelerator fully.
$3,500–$6,500est. cvt replacement · 8–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Loss of Power During Acceleration or Uphill Driving
35complaintsSafety riskEngineThe vehicle suddenly loses power during acceleration or uphill driving, dropping speed significantly even with the gas pedal fully depressed.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Transmission hesitation and failure to accelerate after highway driving
31complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe vehicle's CVT transmission hesitates or fails to accelerate after coming to a stop following extended highway driving, causing dangerous delays in acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Airbag Sensor and Deployment Issues
21complaintsSafety riskElectricalPassenger airbag sensors fail or deploy unexpectedly without impact or warning, causing injury risk.
Related recalls: 15V032000, 10V401000
- 5
Electrical System Fire or Smoke Under Hood
19complaintsSafety riskElectricalElectrical system failures cause smoke and fire under the hood, often with no prior warning, requiring immediate vehicle shutdown and fire suppression.
Related recalls: 15V032000, 10V401000
- 6
Acceleration hesitation and RPM surging due to vehicle speed control issues
13complaintsMedium severityOtherThe vehicle hesitates to accelerate, especially from a stop or uphill, with RPMs surging but no corresponding increase in speed.
- 7
Passenger Airbag Sensor Failure Due to Defective OCS Unit
10complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe passenger airbag sensor fails to detect occupants correctly, causing the airbag warning light to remain on or flash, and preventing airbag deployment during accidents.
Related recalls: 15V032000, 10V401000
- 8
Faulty Fuel Level Sensor and Stalling
8complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel level sensor malfunctions, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly even when the tank appears to have fuel.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Gear Shifter Lock or Failure
5complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe gear shifter locks in place or fails to shift gears, requiring replacement of the shifter assembly.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Transmission Slipping, Grinding, or Leaking
5complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission slips, makes grinding noises, or leaks fluid, causing poor acceleration and vibration, often requiring replacement.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Engine Overheating and Power Loss During Uphill or Hot Weather Driving
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine overheats during extended driving in hot weather or uphill conditions, causing power loss and stalling.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Vehicle Shaking or Vibration from Steering or Suspension Components
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe vehicle experiences violent shaking or vibration while driving, often attributed to steering or wheel components.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Brake and VDC System Malfunction
3complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe vehicle experiences delayed acceleration from stops, unusual braking behavior, and VDC system issues.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Driver's side door handle failure
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe driver's side door handle breaks off or the chrome cover detaches, making it difficult to open the door.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Headlight Failure and Electrical Fire from Driver's Side Headlight
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalDriver's side headlight fails and causes smoke and fire, often requiring emergency services to extinguish.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 15V032000, 10V401000
- 16
Sunroof Explosion or Shattering While Driving
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe sunroof unexpectedly explodes or shatters while driving, with no apparent external cause, requiring replacement.
- 17
Tire blowout or sidewall failure
2complaintsMedium severityOtherTires experience sudden blowouts or sidewall failures while driving at highway speeds.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.