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2012 Nissan Rogue repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (30%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)

Other (11%)

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2012 Nissan Rogue transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Nissan Rogue

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82000 mi Transmission replaced. We are very disappointed about replacing the transmission. This was reported to Nissan but Nissan would not do anything at all to help. We do not intend to ever purchase another Nissan. 

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2012 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

50000 mi

US $104
Gear shifter was locked up. I could not shift out of park. 

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2012 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD

57000 mi

US $380
Replaced axle seal 
95100 mi

US $340
Drivers side (left) axle boot leaking. Inspected vehicle found drivers front inner axle boot has small crack causing grease to leak out when wheel is in motion. Replaced drivers front axle boot. 
111000 mi

US $691
1 new R/F drive axle assembly installed 
146000 mi

US $1250
RH - Control Arm - comp-transverse LH - Control Arm - comp-transverse 
153500 mi

US $370
Oil leak - gasket-oil cooler / o-ring 
42000 mi Gear box oil had built up and was chunky 
30000 mi

US $700
Car would not shift without using the override button. I was advised that the computer said I needed a new shifter $700 estimate. Seem ridiculous. I drive 30K a year never had a failure in the first 30K miles. Also never had a Nissan. 
57000 mi

US $600
Shifter would not move out of park. Shifter assembly had to be replaced. 
36700 mi Transmission whined at highway speeds and/or 3,000 RPM. Transmission completely replaced under warranty. 

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2012 Nissan Rogue Transmission Problems

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