2008 Nissan Rogue

Above average

Owners filed 429 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the transmission. It has been recalled 5 times.

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When it fails
020k40k60k90k120k200k
82,700 milesMedian miles at failure

356 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 75,000–90,000 miles.

Most common 2008 Nissan Rogue problems

128 of the 429 complaints (30%) are about the transmission.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Air Bags · airbags118
503
Power Train · transmission101
000
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration28
100
Power Train › Automatic Transmission · transmission26
000
Fuel/Propulsion System · fuel and propulsion system22
000
Engine21
000
Electrical System18
100
Unknown or Other12
000
Steering9
000
Fuel System, Gasoline · fuel system8
000

2008 Nissan Rogue transmission problems

30% of all complaints

128 of the 429 complaints are about the transmission. This is what owners describe:

  • knocks, grinds or clunks18% · 23
  • loses power16% · 21
  • stalls9% · 11
  • sets off warning lights on the dash8% · 10
  • vibrates or shakes8% · 10
  • jerks, lurches or bucks6% · 8

Share of the 128 transmission complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
85,000 mi
median of 118 reports
Peak year of filing
2014
22 transmission complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
0 · 0 · 0
in these complaints
Recalls on the transmission
None
“Bought car in 2012 with 64,000 miles. In october of 2017 , with 121,000 miles noticed a grinding noise when taking off took to nissan dealership , was informed that transmission was bad. Replaced transmission for $3700.”
Owner complaint, filed Jun 25, 2019 at 138,173 miles
“Driving on a busy expressway, there was suddenly a loud clanging under the chassis. I started driving slowly and again there was an extremely loud banging against the chassis. Pulled of the expressway when the car suddenly started slowing down. When I started to pull into the first minimall I could find, the car started moving backwards and none of the gears would work.”
Owner complaint, filed Dec 26, 2018 at 115,000 miles

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2007: 3 complaints, 0 about the transmission'072008: 21 complaints, 14 about the transmission2009: 9 complaints, 6 about the transmission'092010: 15 complaints, 6 about the transmission2011: 22 complaints, 7 about the transmission'112012: 21 complaints, 9 about the transmission2013: 28 complaints, 9 about the transmission'132014: 63 complaints, 22 about the transmission2015: 54 complaints, 17 about the transmission'152016: 46 complaints, 11 about the transmission2017: 36 complaints, 10 about the transmission'172018: 38 complaints, 10 about the transmission2019: 19 complaints, 4 about the transmission'192020: 13 complaints, 2 about the transmission2021: 14 complaints, 1 about the transmission'212022: 9 complaints, 0 about the transmission2023: 8 complaints, 0 about the transmission'232024: 4 complaints, 0 about the transmission2025: 4 complaints, 0 about the transmission'252026: 2 complaints, 0 about the transmissionRecall 08V521000 (electrical system)Recall 09V393000 (tires)Recall 09V411000 (steering)Recall 10V401000 (equipment)Recall 15V032000 (electrical system)
All complaintsAbout the transmissionRecall (red: the transmission)

Complaints about the 2008 Rogue peaked in 2014, with 63 filed that year. No recall on file covers the transmission, the subject of 30% of the complaints. In 2026 owners filed 2 so far.

5 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Electrical System15V032000
Filed Jan 26, 2015468,815 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

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.

Risk. 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.

Equipment › Electrical › Navigational System(global Positioning System)10V401000
Filed Sep 10, 20107,948 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

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.

Risk. 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.

Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Pitman09V411000
Filed Oct 19, 2009163,659 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 ROGUE VEHICLES. A SCREW IN THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING COVER MAY LOOSEN OVER TIME AND COULD FALL OUT. AS IT LOOSENS, THE STEERING RESPONSE OF THE VEHICLE MAY BE COMPROMISED BUT THE DRIVER WILL RETAIN STEERING CONTROL.

Risk. THE SCREW MAY EVENTUALLY COME OUT OF THE STEERING GEAR COVER. IF LARGE STEERING INPUTS ARE MADE WITH THE COVER SCREW MISSING THE PINION SHAFT MAY COME OUT OF THE STEERING GEAR RESULTING IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT WHETHER THE STEERING GEAR COVER SCREW IS LOOSE AND WILL BE RETIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A COVER PLATE TO PREVENT THE SCREW FROM POSSIBLY COMING OUT OF THE STEERING GEAR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems09V393000
Filed Oct 5, 2009143,223 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON D.C., WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. THE MATERIAL IN THE NUT USED TO SECURE THE SENSOR-TRANSMITTER OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) MAY CORRODE AND POTENTIALLY CRACK IN AREAS WITH HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE NUT MAY COME OUT OF THE SENSOR-TRANSMITTER AND THE TPMS LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE.

Risk. IF THE TPMS LAMP IS DISREGARDED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN IN THIS CONDITION, THE TIRE WILL QUICKLY LOSE AIR PRESSURE AT A CONSISTENT RATE RESULTING IN A FLAT TIRE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TPMS NUT WITH A NEW, MORE ROBUST NUT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 AND INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

Electrical System › Software08V521000
Filed Oct 7, 2008204,361 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS' OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CONTROL UNITS. A VARISTOR IN THE OCS CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERRUPTION OF SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU).

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL TEST THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND ACU SYSTEMS USING A SPECIAL TOOL TO CHECK THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT CUSHION (CONTAINING OCS HARDWARE) WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

All 5 campaigns on file, newest first.

Technical service bulletins

100 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2008 Rogue. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

electrical system 15engine 12transmission 11body and frame 9equipment 9fuel system 7brakes 6wheels 5
NTB10-029IService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 9, 2022transmission

ABNORMAL NOISE, VIBRATION AND/OR BINDING FEELING FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB10-029HService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 31, 2022transmission

NISSAN AWD MODELS; ABNORMAL NOISE, VIBRATION AND/OR JUDDER FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB10-029GService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 15, 2022transmission

NISSAN AWD MODELS; ABNORMAL NOISE, VIBRATION AND/OR JUDDER FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB12-057CService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 9, 2016transmission

"ALTIMA, SENTRA, AND ROGUE; CVT FAIL-SAFE CONDITION SERVICE INFORMATION THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN AMENDED. THE APPLIED VEHICLES SECTION HAS BEEN REVISED. NO OTHER CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE. PLEASE DISCARD PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF THIS BULLETIN."

NTB14-002EService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 9, 2016transmission

"2008-2010 ROGUE; REDUCED PERFORMANCE DUE TO CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE PROTECTION LOGIC THIS BULLETIN APPLIES ONLY TO SPECIFIED VEHICLES WITHOUT TOW PACKAGE KIT. THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN AMENDED. THE APPLIED VEHICLES SECTION HAS BEEN REVISED. NO OTHER CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE. DISCARD ALL PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF THIS BULLETIN."

NTB14107Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 20, 2014transmission

SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the driver is resting their left foot on the brake pedal while accelerating. Advise the customer not to rest their foot on the brake while accelerating. * Use CONSULT-III plus in …

Showing the newest 6 of 11 bulletins about the transmission, and any warranty extensions or service campaigns.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-star safety ratings
Version testedOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2008 Nissan Rogue 4-DR w/SAB———★★★★★17.9%

New Car Assessment Program results for this model year. Ratings compare cars of similar size and weight only.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Air Bags
Filed Jun 15, 2026WA

I have a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The air bag light came on, blinking red around 3 weeks ago. It has been red blinking continuously whenever the vehicle is on since then. I brought the car to my local auto repair shop to check it. They hooked up to it and discovered the issue. They said the code was B1018 (OCS), air bag... They gave me a recall notice that detailed the issue, and said that the dealership would repair this for free. The NHTSA #/Campaign ID# says it includes B8242 (Murano, Rogue, 350Z). I made an appointment at my local Nissan Dealership (Advantage Nissan in Bremerton, WA), and when I went in there they said there are no open recalls and I spent FIVE hours in there. They said they tested passenger side seat airbags and they do NOT work, but here are two options... one is not an option, because we didn't find a whole new seat, but we found another option- take the airbag system out of a seat and put it in yours for $884.98. That's your option. You pay. (Or a new seat would be over $5000, but we can't find one because they don't make them anymore.) I purchased this vehicle in 2019. I haven't gotten any notices about this. This is a SAFETY issue. I can not drive with a passenger in the car. The cost of this issue should be covered- it was a viable recall.

Engine
Filed Apr 25, 2026TX

On February 6, 2025, while driving at highway speed, the lower radiator hose ruptured, causing complete coolant loss. The CVT transmission overheated, seized, and the engine was destroyed. Vehicle lost motive power at speed without warning. Repair estimate: $20,356.16. Vehicle declared total loss and sold for salvage at $400. Nissan Technical Service Bulletin NTB14-002b acknowledges this identical failure chain in 2008-2012 Rogues and prescribes a supplemental cooler kit (cost under $85) as the fix. Nissan has not included this VIN in any recall despite the identical mechanism. Loss of power at highway speed constitutes a safety-related defect under 49 U.S.C. § 30118.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 6, 2025CA

A light on my car's dashboard started flashing, indicating a problem with the airbag. This started after two days of not driving.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 3, 202580,000 milesTX

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving on Highway I-10 at 65 MPH, there was an extremely loud popping sound coming from the vehicle. The contact immediately pulled over, assuming there was a failure with the tire. Upon further investigation with her parents, it was determined that the tires were intact, and the abnormal sound came from the side air bag deploying unintendedly. Additionally, the seat belt seized. The vehicle was towed to the local Nissan dealer, where it was diagnosed with an erroneous rollover detection by the crash sensor, which triggered the deployment of the side air bags. The crash sensor detected a rollover, causing the side airbag to deploy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a case, and informed the contact that a response would be provided later. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Air Bags
Filed Sep 14, 2025TN

Air bag light flashing and tire pressure light stays on

Air Bags
Filed Jan 10, 2025112,851 milesNY

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the driver's side air bag warning light continued to blink on and off. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V521000(AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 112,851.

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Aug 8, 2024NJ

AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE RPM WILL SKYROCKET AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD. WE HAVE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR A FEW HOURS BEFORE IT DRIVES NORMALLY AGAIN. LATELY THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BUCKING WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 29, 202495,000 milesNJ

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light was flashing off and on. Also, while turning the steering wheel in either direction, there was a creaking sound coming from the steering column. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 08V521000 (Air Bag) and 09V411000 (Steering). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Air Bags
Filed Jan 26, 202470,000 milesNJ

The contact's mother owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag sensor warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the message "Passenger Air Bag Off" was displayed while the front passenger's seat was occupied. The contact stated that he connected an OBD reader to the vehicle and retrieved diagnostic codes that indicated that the passenger occupant sensor unit had failed. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V521000 (Air Bags, Electrical System). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Steering
Filed Jan 1, 2024AL

3rd attempt to Nissan . I have a 2008 Nissan rogue with recalls that have not been repaired. Plate is [XXX]. This has caused the recall issue of the transmission to fail. The car runs but is not safe. They stated this should be repaired at no charge along with the other recalls. contact me at 256.679.6254 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Suspension
Filed Oct 4, 2023OH

Unknown, ohio car, the sub frame is rusted through, can't even weld a plate to fix

Structure › Body
Filed Jun 7, 2023SC

My car has started leaking water onto the driver's side floorboard. I thought it might be from the sunroof and cleaned out the channels on both sides of the car. There was a recall years ago about a harness causing a problem with leaking water and possibly causing electrical problems. I took the car in for the repair. They told me that they fixed the problem. My car has started leaking again as it rains. The leak is getting worse and I need some advice. I am retired and have very limited funds. Sincerely, [XXX] [XXX] ph# [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Unknown or Other
Filed May 18, 2023KS

Horn on car this is second time it stopped working along with drivers seat won't adjust front and backwards and third time dealing with ball joints on both sides several dates 07/06/2020,12/03/2019,and now today 05/18/2023

Air Bags
Filed Apr 5, 202395,117 milesNY

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that a seat replacement was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the repairs were not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 95,117.

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/PanelFire
Filed Mar 22, 2023178,000 milesIL

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the horn started blaring. The contact became aware that the instrument panel and steering wheel was on fire. The Fire Department was contacted and arrived and extinguished the fire. The contact stated that there were no injuries sustained. A Police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,000.

Electrical System
Filed Mar 3, 2023165,651 milesCT

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was making abnormal whining sounds while driving. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving and the vehicle would occasionally restart after 20 minutes. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 165,651.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 27, 2023FL

Problem 1: I always put my purse on the passenger seat, and the air bag deactivation light turns on on the dashboard. One day, I took the purse off yet the light did not turn off. Ever since then the airbag light has been on. The car has been fixed by Nissan since then for another recall, but the airbag was not fixed as they said it was not a recall. When I took it to Nissan to access having them fix the issue last year, they said I would have to pay about $600 out of pocket. The year it occurred was 2014, and the car has not been driven much since then. Problem 2: The left rear door's handle simply broke off in my hand last year. When I took the car to Nissan to see if they stand behind their handles staying on cars, and would replace it, but they gave me an estimate upwardsnof $600 to repair it. Problem 3: The gas guage does not read properly, as I found put when it ran out of gas yet the car was reading a half full tank. Repair estimate for this issue was about $600. Problem 4: The tires always read as flat, even when taken to get filled by a professional. Nissan's estimate to fix this issue was approximately $600. I was informed by Nissan of the Avenues (Jacksonville, Florida) that there are recalls for EVERY SINGLE ONE of those issues for the 2008 Nissan Rogue, but just not for MY specific vehicle.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jan 23, 2023VA

After driving roughly two hours on highway in stop and go rush hour traffic, our 2008 Nissan Rogue lost its ability to accelerate and the RPM would go only slightly above 2000. There were no dashboard warning lights. We pulled over at a rest stop and turned off the engine for ten minutes but the problem persisted. We had to get off the freeway and take back roads out of concern for our safety. We reached our destination, the then car sat for several hours and behaved normally for about an hour on the way back, but then the problem recurred. We only drove short distances for the next month, but on our next long drive the same thing happened again. Our mechanic found no engine codes and does not know what is causing the problem. This all happened only about 3000 miles after we had a new OEM transmission installed. For over two months, we have been unable to take any long trips with this car out of concern for both our ability to complete the trip and for our safety as well as the safety of others.

Air Bags
Filed Sep 22, 2022VA

While driving to work passenger airbag light came on and wouldn't shut off, regardless of whether or not a person was sitting there, in addition the airbag warning light on the dash also came on. I took the car to an independent mechanic who told me it was an OCS issue (Code B1018). After a little research I found a recall for this issue on my model car (NHTSA Ref# 08V521000) but my VIN is excluded. Contacted a local dealer and was told it would likely be $2,500 for a new seat cushion. This severely affects any passengers safety in my vehicle and should be addressed by Nissan.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 15, 202267,000 milesIN

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that air bag warning light was flashing and illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The contact called an unknown local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V521000 (Air Bags, Electrical System). The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 9, 2022IL

1.Frame bracket has rusted out and dealer only sells whole frame. VERY EXPENSIVE *It is obviously an issue which has not been addressed but has been *noted on internet. (went after market to repair still at $775!) 2. Airbags system light now on and was on recall in the past. Dealer will only look at it for $100. * Noted on internet as a continuous issue for some. 3. Cruise Control on past recall. Has not functioned since dealer fixed in recall. *Still turns on by itself and will not go off unless I turn vehicle off. **Definite safety issue** 4. Parking brake not functioning properly was also on recall. If I use it then it will not release all the way and continues to drag. USELESS. Have had repaired 2 times by mechanic since recall. 5. Transmission replaced on SILENT recall with extended warranty. Had issues from almost the start. WHY would I purchase another Nissan of any type? Vehicle 2008 Nissan Rogue is 13 1/2 years old with only 76,000 miles. No way should it have these issues. It has never been in an accident! I love the vehicle but not these issues. I will be replacing this vehicle in the future with a competitor.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 15, 2022127,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the driver’s and passenger’s side air bags deployed without warning or impact. The contact was able to safely pull over to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Electrical System
Filed Feb 16, 2022IL

THE GAS GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY AND THE LOW FUEL LIGHT WILL COME ON WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED ALMOST ALL OF THE TIME. AND THE FUEL GAUGE WILL SHOW HALF FULL AFTER BEING FILLED OR EVEN WHILE DRIVING. IT MAY ALSO SHOW EMPTY AT ANYTIME. IT MAY OR MAY NOT RETURN TO THE TRUE LEVEL IN THE TANK AT SOME POINT. YOU SIMPLY DO NOT KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN THE TANK WITHOUT USING THE TRIP ODOMETER TO TRACK YOUR MILEAGE BETWEEN FILL UPS. THE GAUGE IS OPERATIONALLY USELESS. ADDITIONALLY, THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON WITH THIS MAKING THE STATE INSPECTION A PROBLEM AND REQUIRING A REGULAR CHECK TO MAKE SURE SOMETHING ELSE HASN'T GONE WRONG. MONITOR CODE DISPLAYED IS PO463-FUEL LEVEL SENSOR A CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT. NISSAN REALLY NEEDS TO DIAGNOSE AND FIX WHATEVER THE PROBLEM MAY BE. THIS IS AN ONGOING DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR MANY NISSAN ROUGE OWNERS BASED ON WHAT I HAVE SEEN IN COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME PROBLEM POSTED TO THE INTERNET CAR FORUMS AND MY OWN EXPERIENCE.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 9, 202249,000 milesNC

The contact's stepsister owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag light remained off while occupied or while unoccupied. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V521000 (Air Bags, Electrical System) which he linked to the failure. The contact's stepsister called the dealer and was provided an estimate for the repair after being informed that her vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact then called and informed the manufacturer of the recall however, the manufacturer stated that they had no record of the recall. The manufacturer then referred him to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

Unknown or Other
Filed Feb 7, 2022UT

My CVT transmission is having major problems and I need to check if there is a recall please email [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Electrical System
Filed Jan 27, 2022TN

I've had nothing but problems with my suspension and here in the past week or so I've been smelling like wires are either getting to hot or wires actually burning

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Jan 23, 2022NY

I have a 2008 Nissan rogue The cruise control light keeps blinking can't find the issue tire pressure light stays on. My driver side door handle will not open the door. Other than that my car runs fine

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Nov 30, 2021WV

Will not go up hill only 40 mph had the transmission rebuild still only 40 mph

Engine
Filed Nov 18, 2021NY

Sudden loss of power after driving on highway for a few hours. Car does not go above 2500 RPM or 50MPH. Shutting car off for a few minutes fixes the problem until it happens again a few hours pater.

Steering
Filed Nov 16, 2021WV

AWD Lock kicking on by its self while driving. Catilac converter issues.

Engine
Filed Oct 29, 2021CA

Transmission is failing, torque converter problem code p0744, torque converter locks and car won’t make it uphill

Engine
Filed Oct 16, 2021NY

Sudden loss of power while driving on highway after a few hours. Car cannot exceed 40 MPH.

Steering
Filed Sep 25, 2021IA

I bought Rogue on the 17th of Sept, 2021. 5 days later something in front on passenger side made noise and my steering wheel went to the right. Mechanic said it was rack and pinion that came loose. It was 2 miles after I got off freeway. I could have killed someone! Or myself.

Air Bags
Filed Sep 24, 2021FL

This happened a few years ago. I would always place my purse on the passenger seat when driving. The air bag deactivation sensor would be tripped due to a lightweight item being placed on the passenger seat. One day, approximately 4 years ago, I noticed the light warning that it was deactivating would not turn off. After a couple of months of this still being on, I took it into Coggin Nissan at the Avenues of Jacksonville. As I was getting signed in to the service department, they quoted me $150 just to look at the car. I recounted that it is an obvious safety hazard, as the air bags are involved, and there was a recall for the 2008 Rogue for that very issue. I asked for my car back and left. Then called to place a complaint. Nothing came of it, as the car was our second vehicle, and it is rarely driven. The car was purchased late in 2007, as a flagship Rogue. It has 125,000 miles, and should be able to be driven more often, especially when we have family visiting, but it sits unused except for little jaunts in the neighborhood, or if there is no other recourse.

Suspension › Subframe/Mounting Bracket
Filed Sep 20, 202157,000 milesPA

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving approximately 5-10 MPH, she heard an abnormal intermittent banging sound coming from underneath the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the strut assembly needed replaced. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who test drove the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The mechanic performed a front-end alignment on the vehicle. The contact stated after the front-end alignment was completed, the abnormal banging sounds increased significantly. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the driver’s side front subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 5, 2021120,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the air bag warning light constantly flashed while driving. Additionally, the passenger’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated while passenger’s seat was occupied. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was then informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign number: 08V521000 (Air Bags, Electrical System). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 5, 2021TN

The passenger airbag warning light shows the airbag will not engage when a passenger is in the front seat. I just bought this car used from a private party. The photograph below shows when the ignition is turned on and I am sitting in the front passenger seat with my seat belt on. The light never turns off when I’m a passenger or when I have a passenger in the front seat. I am afraid the airbag will not work in a front end collision.

Electrical System
Filed Aug 5, 2021TN

The TPMS lamp for tire pressure sensor, stays on. It appears there may have been a recall on this. I just made a complaint about the passenger airbag light showing it does not sense when a passenger inns in the front passenger seat with seatbelt fastened and car is running or driving. I just bought this car from a private party. Below is the picture of the lighted TPMS pressure sensor lamp.

Power Train
Filed Jul 29, 2021NY

The transmission shudders, jerks, whines, roars loudly. Yes it’s available for inspection. I was driving up a hill with my grand children in the car, and it started shuddering. Didn’t seem to be getting gas at all. The tank was full. Then it started rolling backwards down the hill. Needless to say my grand children were scared to death as I was also. No I haven’t spoken to anyone about the problem, as I don’t know who to talk to? Nobody has looked at it yet. I figured the transmission went, so I haven’t bothere$ with reaching out, until a friend told me hers did the exact same thing. So we looked it up. Yes it seemed to be shuddering before but never lost power and rolled backwards. There were no warning lights, or signs of it quitting. There was no acceleration at all. Just slowly lost power. It was still running but when you push the gas pedal you got nothing. Not even the reving of the motor!03/29

Air Bags
Filed Jun 22, 2021NC

Issue with airbags system and horn. Horn decided not to work any longer

Air Bags
Filed Mar 4, 2021105,000 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK UNCONTROLLABLY UPON DEPRESSION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO ALL LINKED HER FAILURE TO THE CVT TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL UNKNOWN DEALERS HOWEVER, EACH DEALER ASKED FOR A DIAGNOSTIC FEE WHICH SHE DECLINED EACH TIME. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 30, 202085,000 milesIL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT OPERATE AS NEEDED. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG REMAINED TURNED OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. THE CONTACT INITIALLY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DON FRANKLIN LEXINGTON NISSAN (3360 RICHMOND RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40509) WHERE THE COMBINATION SENSOR WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. UPON RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO THE ORIGINAL DEALER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A DEFECTIVE OCS SENSOR AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V521000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA FOR ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000.*DT*JB

Air Bags
Filed Dec 28, 2020160,000 milesVA

THE AIRBAG STARTED TO FLASH AND IT WON'T GO AWAY. I KNOW THAT THIS MODEL HAS A RECALLED ON THAT PROBLEM, AND I'D LIKE TO HEAR WHAT CAN I DO TO FIX IT. THANK YOU!

Air Bags
Filed Nov 13, 202045,000 milesID

I PURCHASED MY NISSAN ROGUE IN 2010. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING IT A RED WARNING LIGHT DISPLAYED ON THE DASH INDICATING AN AIRBAG PROBLEM. A MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE AIRBAG SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THAT DETERMINES IF SOMEONE IS SEATED THERE OR NOT. I WAS UNABLE TO AFFORD A NEW SENSOR. I CHECKED NHTSA RECALLS AND LOCATED RECALL# 08V521000. WHILE THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE PROBLEM MY NISSAN ROGUE IS EXPERIENCING, PER MY VIN, MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 28, 202064,500 milesSC

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHING AND PASSENGER AIRBAG DISENGAGED LIGHT ON WHEN DRIVING SHORT DISTANCE WITH A PASSENGER. THERE IS A RECALL NTB08-95 BUT NISSAN TELLS ME IT DOES NOT INCLUDE MY PRODUCTION RUN. BUT MY CAR IS DEMONSTRATING THIS PROBLEM JUST AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL. RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE MY PRODUCTION RUN. BROUGHT TO NISSAN DEALER 10-27-20, IT WILL COST $3200.00 TO REPLACE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION JUST AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL CAMPAIGN.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 6, 202064,450 milesSC

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHING AND AIRBAG OFF FOR PASSENGER SEAT EVEN THOUGH HUSBAND SITTING IN SEAT. FLASHING STARTED AFTER 2 MINUTES DRIVING VEHICLE. FLASHING LIGHT DID NOT TURN OFF FOR 20 MINUTE JOURNEY TO AND FROM LUNCH. CONCERNED ABOUT DRIVING CAR AGAIN.

Air Bags
Filed Sep 11, 202042,000 milesIL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KELLY NISSAN INC., LOCATED AT 4300 W 95TH ST, OAK LAWN, IL 60453, (708) 499-1000, AND THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V521000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000.

Steering
Filed Sep 6, 202042,000 milesIL

MY 2008 NISSAN ROGUE STEERING WHEEL IS BECOMING TIGHT TO TURN AND MY HORN DOES NOT WORK. THERE IS A RECALL NUMBER 09V411000 STEERING-GEAR BOX SHAFT PITMAN AND THE RECALL DID'NT INCLUDE MY VEHICLE AND MY VEHICLE HAS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. THIS IS A GREAT SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IF THE PINION SHAFT COME OUT OF THE STEERING GEAR IT WILL RESULT IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND RISK THE CHANCES OF A CRASH INVOLVING MY SAFETY AND THE SAFTY OF OTHERS.

Air Bags
Filed Sep 5, 202042,000 milesIL

I PURCHASE MY 2008 NISSAN ROGUE BRAND NEW AND 4 YEARS AFTER I PURCHASE MY VEHICLE THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND IS STILL ON TODAY AS WELL AS MY SEAT BELT LIGHT. MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN MISUSED OR ABUSED AND THE AIRBAG SHOULD LAST FOR THE LIFE OF THE CAR. THERE WAS A RECALL CAMPAIGN BULLETIN FOR 2007-2009 FOR THE PASSENGER AIR BAG OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM REF# NTB08-095A THAT INCLUDED THE 2008 NISSAN ROGUE AND A LIST OF OTHER CARS, BUT WHEN I TOOK THIS ISSUE TO THE DEALER I WAS INFORMED THAT MY CAR WAS'NT SELECTED FOR A RECALL. I'M A VERY SAFE DRIVER SO I HAVE'NT HAD ANY ACCIDENTS BUT I I'M IN FEAR THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT MY AIRBAG WILL NOT WORK DUE TO THE MANUFACTURES DEFECT IN MAKING THESE VEHICLE.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 12, 2020150,000 milesTX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO COURTESY NISSAN (1777 N CENTRAL EXPY, RICHARDSON, TX 75080) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON HER VEHICLE AND SHE WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO LINKED HER FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V521000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS THEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ALSO INFORMED HER THAT HER VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN PLACED UNDER RECALL. THEY OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.*DT CONSUMER NOTED VEHICLE WAS A SPECIAL ORDERED ON OCT. 2007.*JB

Complaints 1-50 of 429, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2023
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
202654210Routine
2025199310Routine
2024225420Above average
2023759630Above average
2022245110Above average
20212951030Above average
2020153170Routine
2019341310Above average
2018671320Above average
2017600590High concern
2016543733Fatalities reported
2015554980Above average
20144401090Above average
20136101161Fatalities reported
20123192120Above average
20113632140Above average
20102822170Above average
2009320350Above average
2008 — this page429520Above average
20071000Routine
19991000Routine

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2008 Nissan Rogue: questions buyers ask

Is the 2008 Nissan Rogue a good car?

It is not among the Rogue years to avoid. Owners filed 429 complaints, against about 363 for a typical Rogue year. The most common complaint is about the transmission (30%).

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Nissan Rogue?

The transmission: 128 of the 429 complaints (30%) are about it. Owners most often say it knocks, grinds or clunks (18%), loses power (16%) and stalls (9%). The typical report comes at 85,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2008 Nissan Rogue have?

5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Jan 26, 2015. The largest, 15V032000, covered 468,815 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 2008 Nissan Rogue problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 82,700 miles. For the transmission the midpoint is 85,000 miles.

Are there service bulletins for the 2008 Nissan Rogue?

The manufacturer filed 100 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the electrical system (15), the engine (12) and the transmission (11). A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

Complaint volume is well above typical for a single model year.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Jan 26, 2015. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.