--- title: "2012 Nissan Rogue Parts and Specs" description: "Everything for the 2012 Nissan Rogue: oil type and capacity, battery group size, tire sizes, wiper blades, filters, service schedule, and common problems, verified, sourced, and in one place." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012 Nissan Rogue parts and specs Everything you need to own and maintain this exact model year. Verified specifications, part numbers, and the problems that recur, in one place. S35 (1st generation), 2012-2013, Compact crossover SUV. ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 5W-30, 4.9 qt | | Battery | Group 35, 550 CCA | | Tire size | 215/70R16 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 26" / 14" / 12" rear | | Cabin filter | Nissan 27277-JM01A | | Key fob battery | CR2032 (Intelligent Key); early basic flip-key remotes may use CR2025. Check the old battery | ## Specifications for the 2012-2013 Rogue ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/bulbs). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/specs). These specifications are shared across every Rogue of the S35 (1st generation) generation. See the [2012-2013 Nissan Rogue overview](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013) for the full picture, or the [Nissan Rogue guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue) to compare every generation. ## What changed for the 2012 Nissan Rogue | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Carryover year; trim ladder simplified to S, SV, and SV with SL package | ## Known problems with the 2012 Nissan Rogue 5 of the 5 issues we track for the 2012-2013 generation are documented against the 2012 model year. ### CVT failure, whine, shudder, overheat limp mode (major) The RE0F10A CVT is the S35's defining weakness: a whine that rises with road speed, shuddering from a stop, revs flaring without acceleration, and an overheat 'fail-safe' that cuts power on long grades or hot days. Failures cluster from 60,000-120,000 miles. Nissan's earlier 10-year/120,000-mile CVT warranty extension covered only 2008-2010 Rogues, 2012-2013 cars got no extension, so budget accordingly on a used example. Fresh NS-2 fluid every 30-60k miles and an external CVT cooler are the known mitigations. No recall, Nissan CVT warranty extension (10 yr/120k) applied to 2008-2010 only. Typical cost: $3,500-$5,000 for a replacement/remanufactured CVT; ~$200-$300 for a fluid drain & fill. ### Driver-floor harness connector corrosion (recall) (moderate) Snow and salt water can seep through the driver's carpet into an under-dash harness connector, corroding it and causing electrical shorts, symptoms range from battery drain and accessory faults to, in rare cases, connector overheating. Nissan recalled 2008-2013 Rogue and 2014 Rogue Select; dealers inspect and repair the harness free. Check the VIN if you're in a salt-belt state. NHTSA 15V-032. Typical cost: Free under recall. ### Front wheel bearing / hub noise (moderate) A growl or hum that changes with speed (and often with lane changes) is very commonly a worn front hub bearing on this generation, frequently before 100,000 miles. It's a bolt-on hub assembly, so repair is straightforward. Don't confuse it with CVT whine, bearing noise changes when you swerve gently; CVT whine changes with throttle. Typical cost: $250-$500 per corner, parts and labor. ### Engine mount wear, vibration and clunk (minor) Worn upper/front motor mounts cause idle vibration through the cabin and a clunk on throttle tip-in or when shifting between R and D. A widely reported wear item on higher-mileage QR25DE Rogues. Inspect visually; replace the torn mount(s). Typical cost: $150-$450 depending on which mounts. ### TPMS not activated from the factory (recall) (minor) A small batch of early-2012-production Rogues left the plant with the tire pressure monitoring system never activated, so the low-pressure warning would not illuminate. Dealers activated the system free under a compliance recall. Long since addressed on almost all cars, but a VIN check is free. NHTSA 12V-068. Typical cost: Free under recall. Full detail, costs and sources on the [Nissan Rogue problems and years to avoid](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/common-problems) guide. ## Which engines were offered in the 2012 Rogue? | Engine | Trims | Oil | Oil capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.5L 4-cylinder (QR25DE) | S, SV, SL (all trims; FWD or AWD) | 5W-30 | 4.9 qt | ## About the Nissan Rogue The Nissan Rogue is Nissan's best-selling US vehicle, a compact crossover whose 2012-2025 run splits into three very different machines with one shared theme: the Xtronic CVT transmission, which is both the Rogue's efficiency trick and its most notorious failure point. 5L QR25DE on 5W-30 with an early Jatco CVT that whines, overheats, and fails often enough that Nissan extended CVT warranties on earlier years, 2012-2013 missed that extension. The T32 (2014-2020) kept the QR25DE but moved to 0W-20 and a newer CVT that still drew a class-action settlement extending coverage to 84 months/84,000 miles on 2014-2018 models; it also added a short-lived Rogue Hybrid (2017-2019) and an AEB system that NHTSA investigated for phantom braking. 5L KR15DDT VC-Turbo three-cylinder, an engine now under two NHTSA recalls (25V-437, 26V-080) for bearing failures, which makes strict 0W-20 synthetic oil service non-negotiable. 3, lug torque stays 83 ft-lbs, the key fob takes a CR2032, and Nissan NS-2/NS-3 CVT fluid (never generic ATF) plus 5,000-mile oil changes are the cheapest insurance a Rogue owner can buy. For how the specifications changed across every generation, see the [full Nissan Rogue guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue). ## Other Nissan Rogue years - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2013) Data confidence for this generation: Verified. ## Sources - [AMSOIL lookup, 2013 Nissan Rogue 2.5L QR25DE (5W-30, 4.9 qt, 25 ft-lb plug)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/nissan-datsun/rogue/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-qr25de-e/) - [Nissan Parts, 15208-65F0E oil filter fitment (Rogue 2008-2020)](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-oil-filter-1520865f0e) - [NHTSA recall 15V-032, harness connector corrosion, 2008-2013 Rogue / 2014 Rogue Select](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V032000) - [NHTSA recall 12V-068, TPMS not activated, 2012 Murano/Rogue](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V068000) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2013 Nissan Rogue OE fitments (215/70R16, 225/60R17, 225/55R18, 33 psi)](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/nissan/rogue/2013/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Nissan Rogue EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Nissan_Rogue.shtml) - [Nissan USA Newsroom, 2014 Rogue Select press kit (16-in wheels, 215/70R16)](https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/release-1d52349192bd42288253a2b796efa416-us-2014-nissan-rogue-select-press-kit) - [Edmunds forums, Nissan CVT warranty extension to 10 yr/120k (2003-2010 CVT vehicles)](https://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/12336/nissan/rogue/nissan-cvt-warranty-extended-for-10y-120k-miles) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.