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2010 Nissan Rogue

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Rogue.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2010 Nissan Rogue is an SUV equipped with an automatic transmission utilizing variable gear ratios and EPA-rated fuel economy of 21 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined. Routine maintenance specifies 5.0 quarts of 5W-30 API engine oil. Within the model’s 1999–2026 complaint history, this model year generated 282 owner complaints—significantly below the 2023 peak of 656—with power train issues representing the top concern alongside two official recalls.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque72-87 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/26/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-60R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter1654630P00
Spark plug22401JA01B
Front wiper blades28890JM00A alt 28890JM01A
Serpentine belt11720JG30B
Thermostat212306N20A alt 21200EA000
Cabin air filter27277VS00A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.1 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight3448 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 26 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Rogue of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.0–8.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.00 sec — 2008 SL
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2008SL 2.5L I-48.00 sec16.20 sec170 hpFWD
2008SL 2.5L I-48.20 sec16.40 sec170 hpAWD
2008SL 2.5L I-48.20 sec16.40 sec170 hpFWD
2008SL 2.5L I-48.80 sec16.90 sec170 hpAWD
2008SL 2.5L I-48.80 sec16.80 sec170 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 72-87 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0-26.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.2 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 qt
Transfer Case Fluid80W-90 · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity0.8 Pints

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts31 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-26.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts72-87 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub92 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub92 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub92 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Timing10, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.07 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance10.4-15.3 ohms
Engine Compression176-204 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI
Engine Oil Pressure14 psi @ Idle, 43 psi @ 2000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash0.009-0.013 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.010-0.013 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket25 ft-lbs / 32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle122 ft-lbs / 62 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.059 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.059 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0008 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0014 in / 0.0028 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.024 in / 0.63 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.024 in / 0.63 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 7.01.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 14 ft. lbs., Step 4: 9022 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
131 ft. lbs., step 2: 6031 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
172 ft. lbs.72 ft. lbs
2loosen all bolts
326-32 ft. lbs.26–32 ft. lbs
475-80 degrees75–80 degrees
575-80 degrees; Apply engine oil to bolt threads and under bolt head. If using new bolts, turn additional 6075–80 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
At 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2010 Nissan Rogue sits at the low point of the first-generation complaint arc (2008–2013), with 282 federal complaints and 2 recalls — down from 429 complaints and 5 recalls in the 2008 launch year and 320 complaints and 3 recalls in 2009. Complaints then climb again in 2011 (361) and spike sharply by 2013 (606, with an investigation opened), making 2010 the quietest model year in the generation by volume. The top complaint areas — Power Train (71), Air Bags (33), Vehicle Speed Control (21) — align with the broader generation's pattern, and the 17 fire complaints and 10 crash complaints are notable but not outlier-level relative to surrounding years. The federal data does not specify root causes for these complaints, so no definitive failure mechanism can be attributed. TSB count rose modestly to 108 (up from 99 in 2009), suggesting Nissan was still actively issuing service guidance but had not yet reached the high TSB volumes seen later in the generation. **Concrete takeaway:** within the first-generation Rogue, 2010 is one of the better-used bets — it represents the generation's complaint trough with the fewest recalls — but a pre-purchase inspection focused on powertrain and airbag systems is essential given the persistent complaint patterns across all years.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
108
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
282
Owner complaints
10 involved a crash · 17 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 282 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train71
Air Bags33
Vehicle Speed Control21
Unknown Or Other18
Electrical System11
Engine10
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control10
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V032000Electrical SystemReported 26/01/2015

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… 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…

10V401000Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)Reported 10/09/2010

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. 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 108 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…
NTB10-066C2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 Rogue take?

5.0 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 Rogue have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Rogue get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 26 highway / 23 combined mpg.