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2010 Nissan Rogue problems

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A typical year for this model

The 2010 Nissan Rogue sits mid-pack among Rogue years: 421 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 434, with 2 recalls and no defect investigations. Complainants reported 10 injuries in total across these filings.

Transmission leads the complaint categories with 126 reports (30% of the total).

421

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

10

Crash-involved

24

Fires reported

10

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Rogue years?

Rogue NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted1,002 complaints1999: 1 complaints2007: 5 complaints2008: 615 complaints2009: 433 complaints2010: 421 complaints2011: 509 complaints2012: 434 complaints2013: 849 complaints2014: 607 complaints2015: 730 complaints2016: 750 complaints2017: 863 complaints2018: 1,002 complaints2019: 522 complaints2020: 235 complaints2021: 401 complaints2022: 356 complaints2023: 930 complaints2024: 253 complaints2025: 189 complaints2026: 35 complaints
Rogue NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Nissan Rogue problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission12630%
Speed Control6616%
Engine5112%
Other4010%
Airbags399%
Electrical System358%
Fuel System266%
Steering92%
Suspension61%
Brakes61%
Lighting41%
Seats41%
Tires & Wheels31%
Visibility & Wipers20%
Body & Structure20%
Seat Belts10%
Driver Assistance10%

Does the 2010 Nissan Rogue have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V032000Electrical SystemJanuary 26, 2015 · 468,815 units

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.

10V401000Electrical SystemSeptember 10, 2010 · 7,948 units

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. THE FIRST 4-5 TIMES THIS HAPPENED THE POWER LOSS WAS FROM 75 TO 55-60 OR SO MPH AND IF THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED IT RESET. THE LAST TIME IT WOULD GO AROUND 70 DOWNHILL BUT ONLY 20-30 UPHILL AND IT WOULD NOT RESET UPON…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 27, 2013

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ROUGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPEED SUDDENLY DECREASED TO 55 MPH. AT 55 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · September 9, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, OTHER DRIVER'S ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND THE CONTACT HAD TO EXIT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 13, 2015 · fire

“2010 NISSAN ROGUE. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGES AFTER CAR CAUGHT FIRE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED BOTH THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER SENT AN INSPECTOR FOR THE VEHICLE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS OFFERED. *JS”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 1, 2019 · fire

“AIR BAGS DEPLOYED LATE IN COLLISION CAUSING HEAD OF DRIVER AFTER HITTING STEERING WHEEL TO BE THROWN BACK CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · September 17, 2014 · crash

2010 Nissan Rogue — common questions

Is the 2010 Nissan Rogue reliable?

It is close to typical for the Rogue: 421 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2010 Rogue problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (126 complaints), speed control (66 complaints), engine (51 complaints).

Does the 2010 Nissan Rogue have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2010 Nissan Rogue. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan Rogue years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Rogue years to avoid are 2018, 2023, 2017, 2013, 2016, 2015, 2019, 2021. The cleanest record among Rogue years belongs to 1999.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.