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2010 Nissan Rogue problems
282 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Nissan Rogue. The most reported area is power train (transmission and drive) (44% of them). NHTSA also lists 77 service bulletins and 2 recall campaigns.
Counts are what owners told NHTSA, as filed. NHTSA does not confirm each report, and a complaint is not proof of a cause. Injuries: 10. Deaths: 0.
Complaints by area
Each bar is the share of this model year's 282 complaints that name that area. A complaint can name more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
- Power train (transmission and drive)124 · 44%
- Speed control and throttle66 · 23%
- Engine and engine cooling51 · 18%
- Air bags39 · 14%
- Other or unknown39 · 14%
- Electrical system32 · 11%
- Fuel system26 · 9%
- Steering9 · 3%
12 smaller areas not shown (33 complaints in total).
Do not compare models by these numbers. NHTSA has no sales count for each model, so a model with more complaints may just have sold more cars. Use them to see which areas owners write about, not to rank cars.
Service bulletins
NHTSA's database lists 77 repair bulletins from Nissan for the 2010 Nissan Rogue. A bulletin is a repair instruction sent to dealers. It is not a recall and does not mean your car is covered. The 8 newest:
- NTB09-131CReceived April 29, 2026
Body and structure
Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate/Label" may be needed.
- NTB13-027DReceived July 19, 2024
Electrical system
CAN communication - network diagnostic flow chart.
- NTB13-107GReceived July 19, 2024
Electrical system
Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start.
- NTB09-081KReceived June 7, 2024
Visibility and wipers
Windshield cracking.
- NTB13-028IReceived June 7, 2024
Visibility and wipers
Removing foreign material from the window glass.
- NTB08-097LReceived October 6, 2023
Steering
Diagnosis of vehicle pull (drift) and/or steering wheel off-center.
- NTB23-053Received July 11, 2023
Electrical system
Silicone-based lubricant or grease CAN damage electrical components.
- NTB16-003CReceived May 5, 2023
Electrical system
Intelligent key replacement or swapping between vehicles.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2010 Nissan Rogue. Recall repairs are free at a Nissan dealer.
- 15V032000January 26, 2015
Electrical system
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...
- 10V401000September 10, 2010
Equipment
The batteries contained in the affected gps units CAN overheat.
See all 2 recalls for the 2010 Nissan Rogue, or check your VIN below to see which are open on your car.
Common repairs in this area (not a diagnosis)
These are repair jobs that sit in the areas owners report most. A complaint may need a diagnosis first: the same symptom can come from many causes, and a serious one such as engine failure is not fixed by a cheap part. They are not a forecast of what your Rogue will need. Ranges are US estimates for all makes.
Start with a diagnosis
- Diagnostic scan (check engine light)$55 to $250
Power train (transmission and drive) 124 complaints · 44%
- Transmission fluid service$140 to $480
- Transmission solenoid replacement$290 to $1,200
- Torque converter replacement$880 to $2,475
- Clutch replacement (manual transmission)$1,000 to $2,050
Speed control and throttle 66 complaints · 23%
- Throttle body cleaning$75 to $180
- Throttle body replacement$290 to $900
Engine and engine cooling 51 complaints · 18%
No repair price here: this area usually needs a diagnosis first. A diagnostic scan (check engine light) runs $55 to $250.
Air bags 39 complaints · 14%
- Airbag clockspring replacement$230 to $670
- Airbag / occupant sensor replacement$220 to $750
Check your VIN
Complaints and bulletins cover a whole model year. Only the VIN shows what is open on your car.
Recall and complaint data comes from NHTSA, the US government's vehicle safety agency, and is cached for up to a day. Recall repairs at a dealer are free. A recall that is not listed may not apply to your car or may not be filed yet. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls too.
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2010 Nissan Rogue: questions
What are the most common problems on the 2010 Nissan Rogue?
Of the 282 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Nissan Rogue, 124 (44%) name power train (transmission and drive), and 66 (23%) name speed control and throttle. A complaint can list more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%. These are owner reports, not proven causes.
Is the 2010 Nissan Rogue reliable?
These numbers cannot say. NHTSA complaints have no sales count to compare against, so a high number on one model does not mean it fails more than another. Use them to see which areas owners write about, then check your own VIN for open recalls.
Do these complaints include crashes or fires?
Owners marked 10 of the 282 complaints as involving a crash and 17 as involving a fire. They also reported 10 injuries and 0 deaths. NHTSA records these as the owner reports them and does not confirm each one.
How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2010 Nissan Rogue. Recall repairs are free at a Nissan dealer. Enter your VIN to see which ones are open on your car.
What is a service bulletin?
A service bulletin is a repair instruction a maker sends to its dealers. It is not a recall, and it does not mean your car is covered. NHTSA lists 77 repair bulletins for the 2010 Nissan Rogue.
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- 2010 recalls
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- Check-engine codes
Sources
- NHTSA complaint and technical service bulletin files, checked October 29, 2026
- NHTSA recalls
Complaint, bulletin and recall counts come from NHTSA as filed. Repair prices are estimates from our own ranges. Not a repair shop, estimates only.