2010 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2010 Nissan Rogue has 12 documented known issues, with 2 rated critical. The most serious are Steering Column Lock / Electronic Steering Lock Failure Causing No-Start ($800-$1,500 repair) and P0741 — Torque Converter Clutch Stuck Off from JATCO CVT Lock-Up / Valve Body Failure ($500-$5,000 repair). Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $100 to $5,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2010 Nissan Rogue has 12 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Steering Column Lock / Electronic Steering Lock Failure Causing No-Start, P0741 — Torque Converter Clutch Stuck Off from JATCO CVT Lock-Up / Valve Body Failure, EVAP Vent Control Valve / Charcoal Canister Faults Triggering Check Engine Light and Hard Refueling. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2010 Nissan Rogue has 12 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: Steering Column Lock / Electronic Steering Lock Failure Causing No-Start and P0741 — Torque Converter Clutch Stuck Off from JATCO CVT Lock-Up / Valve Body Failure. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Nissan Rogue issues range from $100 to $5,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Steering Column Lock / Electronic Steering Lock Failure Causing No-Start, typically costs $800-$1,500 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
A documented no-start condition on push-button-start Rogues can occur when the electronic steering column lock (ESCL/steering lock unit) fails and the vehicle will not transition to READY/ON normally. Owners report the key fob is recognized but the ignition stays stuck, often wit… Repairs typically run $800-$1,500. Severity: high.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
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Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The recliner joints on the lower seat frame for the rear seats may have improper welds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
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The Rogue's JATCO continuously variable transmission uses a torque converter with a lock-up (TCC) clutch, and P0741 sets when the ECM/TCM commands lock-up but the clutch doesn't engage or slips. On the Rogue this is part of the notorious Nissan CVT failure pattern: contaminated/d… Repairs typically run $500-$5,000. Severity: high.
Rogue owners commonly report EVAP system faults caused by a sticking vent control valve, contaminated canister, or related hose issues. The problem often shows up as a persistent check engine light and, in some cases, the gas pump repeatedly clicks off during refueling because th… Repairs typically run $250-$900. Severity: medium.
Multiple Rogue owners report the driver seat developing fore-aft play, rocking during braking/acceleration, or clunking from the seat base. The issue is usually traced to wear in the seat track, loose mounting hardware, or play in the seat frame/adjuster mechanism. While not alwa… Repairs typically run $100-$900. Severity: medium.
On the naturally-aspirated QR25DE Rogue, carbon and oil grime accumulate inside the electronic throttle body and physically stick the throttle plate, causing rough idle, hesitation, surging, stalling, and a check engine light. P2111 (throttle actuator stuck open) is very commonly… Repairs typically run $100-$700. Severity: medium.
P0301 flags a misfire isolated to cylinder 1 on the Rogue's QR25DE 2.5L. On this coil-on-plug engine the most common single-cylinder cause is a failed ignition coil — the #1 coil breaks down under heat/load and stops delivering consistent spark. The classic confirmation is a swap… Repairs typically run $100-$350. Severity: medium.
P0303 is a cylinder 3 misfire on the QR25DE 2.5L. Beyond a plain coil or plug failure, this engine has a well-known root cause: the valve cover gasket and its integrated spark-plug-tube seals harden and leak oil down into the spark plug wells. Oil pooling around the plug and coil… Repairs typically run $150-$500. Severity: medium.
A known failure point on many Nissan models of this era is the steering wheel spiral cable (clock spring), which can break internally from repeated wheel rotation. On Rogue, owners report the airbag warning light illuminating along with loss of horn, cruise control, or audio cont… Repairs typically run $300-$800. Severity: medium.
P0302 indicates a misfire confined to cylinder 2 on the QR25DE 2.5L. While an ignition coil is always a suspect, on this engine a worn or fouled spark plug is a high-probability cause of a single-cylinder P0302, especially past the plug service interval — the widened electrode ga… Repairs typically run $100-$350. Severity: medium.
The catalytic converter degrades or clogs over time (often accelerated by a rich fuel condition from a failing upstream O2 sensor, MAF sensor, or worn plugs), setting a P0420 catalyst-efficiency check-engine light and causing sluggish acceleration and rattling from a broken inter… Repairs typically run $1,000-$2,500. Severity: medium.
In rust-belt use especially, owners report the front exhaust flex section and attached heat shields corroding, leading to exhaust leaks, metallic rattles, and louder engine noise under acceleration. Some complaints describe a buzzing or tinny rattle at idle that is traced to loos… Repairs typically run $150-$1,200. Severity: medium.
P0128 means the engine did not reach normal operating temperature (about 195-205°F) within the ECM's expected time, or coolant temperature drops at highway speed. The QR25DE 2.5L in the Rogue has a distinctive cooling system with TWO regulating components: the main thermostat AND… Repairs typically run $150-$400. Severity: low.
