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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%)

Chart based on 37 repairs.
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2012 Nissan Rogue repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Nissan Rogue

Engine not specified

Nissan Rogue in Florida, United States
Sep 2013 - Oct 2013
Sep 2013

22000 mi
I stop in a shopping center for about 5 minutes and when I came back to my car it don't start at all and all the light in and out the car lit 
Oct 2013

22000 mi
the car looses power while driving and went from 45 mph to 15 mph from the loss of power and all light on in the dash board 

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2012 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

Nissan Rogue in Texas, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2016
Jun 2013

4000 mi
Hearing a grinding sound when accelerating and engine hits 3000 rpm, service advisor at dealer says it's a heat shield, but have yet to figure out where it's rubbing. 
Aug 2013

4900 mi
still hearing same vibration 
Nissan Rogue in Missouri, United States
Jan 2012 - Oct 2013
Mar 2013

19000 mi
Replaced both struts on rear hatch 
Nissan Rogue in Arizona, United States
Dec 2012 - Jul 2022
Dec 2015

50000 mi

US $104
Gear shifter was locked up. I could not shift out of park. 
Dec 2017

78000 mi

US $100
Lift struts on tailgate were leaking and not working good. I had both of them replaced for $100. deductible on my extended warranty. 
Apr 2022

104000 mi

US $800
Radiator failure. Replaced radiator. 
Nissan Rogue in Texas, United States
Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
Sep 2015

30000 mi

US $225
Replaced worn serpentine hose 
Nissan Rogue in Alabama, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2022
Sep 2013

1000 mi
The latch for the hatch was rattling. It's fixed and running good. 
Nissan Rogue in Georgia, United States
Aug 2012 - Mar 2013
Dec 2012

10000 mi
Rear tailgate rattling bad 
Jan 2013

11000 mi
Nav. screen and backlighting flickering out. Rear tailgate rattle persists. Driver seatbelt buckle pops and clicks while driving. 
Mar 2013

11000 mi
Rear tailgate rattle finally fixed. 
Nissan Rogue in Georgia, United States
Apr 2012 - Jul 2013
May 2013

16100 mi
Fuel pump went out ....replaced under warranty 

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2012 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD

Nissan Rogue in Alabama, United States
Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
Nov 2015

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. 
Nissan Rogue in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2012 - Dec 2023
Apr 2017

80000 mi

US $9
Exhaust system rattling - installation of one heat shield clamp 
May 2018

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. 
Sep 2019

106000 mi

US $54
Exhaust system rattling - installation of one heat shield clamp 
Mar 2020

111000 mi

US $691
1 new R/F drive axle assembly installed 
Jan 2021

120000 mi

US $100
The driver's door handle (which is plastic) started cracking/peeling (outside) several years ago, and it seemed to weaken over time/usage. It finally broke the end of 2020. A replacement door handle was purchased and repair made. 
Jul 2021

127693 mi

US $589
Rear brake service performed. 
Feb 2023

146000 mi

US $1250
RH - Control Arm - comp-transverse LH - Control Arm - comp-transverse 
Oct 2023

153500 mi

US $370
Oil leak - gasket-oil cooler / o-ring 
Nissan Rogue in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2012 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017

81840 mi

C $1200
Replace the ac system 
Nov 2017

90520 mi

C $300
air bag was always on. 
Nissan Rogue in Maryland, United States
Mar 2016 - Jan 2022
Jun 2018

57000 mi

US $380
Replaced axle seal 
Nissan Rogue in Washington, United States
Jun 2017 - Jan 2018
Sep 2017

42000 mi
Gear box oil had built up and was chunky 
Nissan Rogue in Alabama, United States
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
Mar 2015

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. 
Nissan Rogue in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2015
Apr 2013

11000 mi

US $54
Heat shield loose. 
Nissan Rogue in California, United States
Jul 2012 - Dec 2015
Oct 2014

36700 mi
Transmission whined at highway speeds and/or 3,000 RPM. Transmission completely replaced under warranty. 
Nissan Rogue in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
Mar 2015

31000 mi
Tailgate was prematurely rusting around licence plate lights and chrome trim and below the tail lights. Tailgate was repainted and spacers put between trim, licence plate lights and body. 
Apr 2017

52700 mi

C $743
Dealer advised at last scheduled maintenance that the front brake pads were at their minimum acceptable thickness and recommended brake service. Also advised there were OEM parts and "Value" parts, also made by Nissan but less expensive with pads and rotors not as thick. As we are keeping the car for some time we opted for OEM parts. 
Nissan Rogue in Indiana, United States
Sep 2014 - Feb 2015
Sep 2014

51000 mi

US $106
Diagnostic today; $106.00. Have had episodes of not being able to get my car out of park. Have to use manual override to drive. Not covered under 60,000 drivetrain warranty. Shift assembly needs to be replaced for around $730.00. 
Dec 2014

57000 mi

US $600
Shifter would not move out of park. Shifter assembly had to be replaced. 
Nissan Rogue in Ohio, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2019
Jun 2013

10000 mi
Rattle from inside rear end of vehicle. Problem with the rear door latch assembly. Latch assembly replaced. 

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