2009 Nissan Rogue

Above average

Owners filed 320 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the airbags. It has been recalled 3 times.

Not among the Nissan Rogue years to avoid. Which Nissan Rogue years to avoid →

When it fails
020k40k60k90k120k200k
81,000 milesMedian miles at failure

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

Most common 2009 Nissan Rogue problems

100 of the 320 complaints (31%) are about the airbags.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Air Bags · airbags98
300
Power Train · transmission78
000
Engine21
100
Unknown or Other15
000
Electrical System15
010
Structure › Body · body and frame12
010
Fuel/Propulsion System · fuel and propulsion system11
010
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration10
101
Structure › Body › Door · body and frame6
000
Fuel System, Gasoline · fuel system6
000

2009 Nissan Rogue airbags problems

31% of all complaints

100 of the 320 complaints are about the airbags. This is what owners describe:

  • shows an airbag warning light69% · 69
  • sets off warning lights on the dash33% · 33
  • did not deploy its airbags in a crash3% · 3

Share of the 100 airbags complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
84,000 mi
median of 67 reports
Peak year of filing
2019
22 airbags complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
3 · 0 · 0
in these complaints
Recalls on the airbags
None
“I have a 2009 Nissan Rogue and a couple years ago the passenger airbag sensor indication on the dash continually flashes and the airbag light shows it is turned off. After a lot of research it looks like this has been a problem in 2008 and 2010 Nissan Rogues and a recall was issued. The same airbags and sensors were used in the 2009 but no recall.”
Owner complaint, filed Feb 26, 2026
“The dashboard airbag light is blinking and will not shut off. I have tried to reset it and it goes off but comes right back on. I have took it to an auto part shop for a diagnostic reading and no code comes up. I see on the internet where nissan has recalled 2008 and 2010 Rogue for this problem but not the 2009.”
Owner complaint, filed May 5, 2024

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2008: 1 complaints, 0 about the airbags'082009: 4 complaints, 0 about the airbags2010: 8 complaints, 2 about the airbags'102011: 8 complaints, 1 about the airbags2012: 17 complaints, 1 about the airbags'122013: 17 complaints, 2 about the airbags2014: 40 complaints, 6 about the airbags'142015: 44 complaints, 11 about the airbags2016: 39 complaints, 10 about the airbags'162017: 38 complaints, 16 about the airbags2018: 26 complaints, 5 about the airbags'182019: 38 complaints, 22 about the airbags2020: 14 complaints, 10 about the airbags'202021: 14 complaints, 9 about the airbags2022: 4 complaints, 2 about the airbags'222023: 3 complaints, 1 about the airbags2024: 3 complaints, 1 about the airbags'242025: 0 complaints, 0 about the airbags2026: 2 complaints, 1 about the airbags'26Recall 09V411000 (steering)Recall 10V401000 (equipment)Recall 15V032000 (electrical system)
All complaintsAbout the airbagsRecall (red: the airbags)

Complaints about the 2009 Rogue peaked in 2015, with 44 filed that year. No recall on file covers the airbags, the subject of 31% of the complaints. In 2026 owners filed 2 so far.

3 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.

All 3 campaigns on file, newest first.

Technical service bulletins

99 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2009 Rogue. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

electrical system 15equipment 13transmission 11engine 11body and frame 8wheels 6suspension 6fuel system 6
NTB08055CService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 27, 2014airbags

SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service on the SRS. See this …

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-star safety ratings
Version testedOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2009 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
Service BrakesFire
Filed Jun 26, 2026WA

This winter a crack in the seal opened up on the driver's side wheel well. We were not aware of the crack. We noticed that the car was collecting water in the carpets down on the floor board. The water became increasingly worse over time down on the floor of the car. We tried looking for leaks and drying out the car with towels. We could not find the leaks. We tried to dry the car out as much as possible, yet, every time my soon drove the car to school at Everett Washington Community College the water became increasingly worse down on the floor of the car. So, my son stopped driving the car for a couple of months. So, I bought the car from my son. He got a different car. I tried to start the car last Sunday at 3pm in the afternoon. Flames started down on the carpet directly below the pedals. Black, dark smoke billowed out from below the steering column. I ran into my kitchen to put out the flames. The battery is damaged too. The battery is leaking acid out of the side and bulging on one side. I took it to the dealership. To see if it could be repaired.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 26, 2026PA

I have a 2009 Nissan Rogue and a couple years ago the passenger airbag sensor indication on the dash continually flashes and the airbag light shows it is turned off. After a lot of research it looks like this has been a problem in 2008 and 2010 Nissan Rogues and a recall was issued. The same airbags and sensors were used in the 2009 but no recall. This could be catastrophic if the vehicle was in an accident and the airbag did not deploy.

Fuel/Propulsion SystemFire
Filed Sep 27, 2024PR

-The car was driving it started to smell burn. car was parked. 10 minutes later took fire. total loss. -Safety was at risk due to fire. -Car is a total loss -File a case with Nissan America on 6/2024 with pictures, police report and all, no solution as of today. Case #51927325 2009 Nissan Rogue -No warning only fire odor

Air Bags
Filed May 5, 2024CO

The dashboard airbag light is blinking and will not shut off. I have tried to reset it and it goes off but comes right back on. I have took it to an auto part shop for a diagnostic reading and no code comes up. I see on the internet where nissan has recalled 2008 and 2010 Rogue for this problem but not the 2009.

Seats
Filed Feb 1, 2024MA

My air bag warning light is flashing on and off. I’m told by my repair man that the air bag is defective and the entire passenger seat needs to be replaced.

Power Train
Filed May 17, 2023FL

The automatic transmission CVT is jerking when accelerating and it is a problem when in traffic. This could cause an accident. It is a risk to use. No other vehicle and have to work. I will continue to use it. Took it to AAMCO and repairs are over $5000.00 and can't afford it. New transmission or repair the one on the vehicle.

Seat Belts
Filed Mar 6, 2023TX

The seat belt doesn't always lock when pulled all the way as it should.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 4, 2023TX

The passenger side Air Bag indicator has been on since 2019, was not aware I could report it here. I have not taken it to a Dealership because I can't afford to have it fixed. In 2018, I had to replace the CV joint and front rocker arms. A piece was cracked, and when I would turn I would hear a loud POP & TICKING sound from the front passenger side tire area. Again I paid over 1500.00 to have it repaired, I no longer have the photographs or the actual parts.

Unknown or Other
Filed Nov 18, 2022AR

I have a 2009 Nissan Rouge. The CVT TRANSMISSION is failing. I know there was a recall on certain 2009 Rouges for this. Mine is not on the recall list but I think it should be. Its leaking fluid bad, just all of a sudden. It won’ t accelerate after I stop at a traffic light , it’s sluggish, sometimes it feels like the engine is going to fall out when I do finally get it to go, it smells hot, it sputters and jerks when on freeway and in traffic I’m not sure what it’s going to do. I’m a 67 year old woman who is on a fixed income. I can’t afford a new car or to have another transmission put in this one. Nissans are suppose to last forever. They are supposed to be reliable cars. I need help

Seats
Filed Oct 13, 2022NY

The driver's side seat is laying flat back and will not come up when I press the button. It has been like this for about two weeks. I am not comfortable driving the car but I need to have my mobility. I have a small special needs child and have not had her in the car since and have used uber on occasion. I live within public transportation in NYC so I have been taking a chance and driving like this to the subway and using the trains. I would like to see if my vehicle can be repaired under the recall #R21B9 regarding electrical issues, because based on what I am reading my issue is exactly as noted. Please review my incident and assist me in having the issue repaired. Thank you

Air Bags
Filed Sep 2, 2022PA

The passenger side airbag indicator light flashes continually on the dash and stays illuminated on the console. This same issue was recalled for the 2008 and 2010 Nissan Rogues but for some reason not the 2009. My vehicle only has 62,000 miles on it currently and this is a safety issue.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 11, 2022KY

A vehicle was purchased from Pristine Auto Sales in Hopkinsville, KY. Following the purchase, the vehicle was inspected by a licensed mechanic and he reported the following, "I/We ("Licensed Mechanic Shop") inspected "Owner's" 2009 Nissan Rogue vin# XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX today due to her hearing grinding when applying her brake to stop and the vehicle is pulling to the left when applying the brake to stop. I also noticed the airbag light is on as well. Upon inspection the brake pads, the pads in the rear of the vehicle are metal to metal (on the inside) and the front pads are 1mm thick. According to NHTSA vehicles should not be on the road or even be sold from a dealer with brake pads any thinner than 3mm. It is a MAJOR safety concern as it will cause an accident. Also, after inspecting why the airbag light was on, it is found that one or more of the occupant sensors are defective and therefor causing the airbag system to be disabled. In the event of an accident the airbag system will not work. It is also against NHTSA for a vehicle to be sold with a defective Safety system such as Airbag system." The issues were present upon purchase. The purchaser is not knowledgeable about vehicles. Given that the vehicle was sold with the safety concerns already present, it appears that this auto sale business is not in compliance with NHTSA and mechanic has spoken with the business and they were unwilling to cooperate to ensure repairs were made on vehicle.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 30, 2021126,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated, and the "Passenger Air Bag Off" warning message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with occupant sensor unit failure. The front passenger seat and the occupant sensor unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer, Nissan of Melbourne (440 S Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901) and Mike Erdman Nissan (4640 FL-520, Cocoa, FL 32926) were made aware of the failure and informed the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000. Consumer called 3 different Nissan dealers in our local area (Pat Fischer Nissan, Nissan of Melbourne, and Mike Erdman Nissan) and they concurred you cannot just buy the sensor, you must order the seat which contains the sensor (seat part #873A2JM30B). The list price is $1,630.45—even with Nissan dealer installation, the seat must be ordered and paid for in advance and is not returnable as it is part of the Air Bag System. The labor cost is approximately $230-$250 when you add in additional shop fees and taxes, the total repair cost is in the $2,000 range.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 19, 2021TN

Airbag malfunction light flashes on dashboard. Passenger side airbag deactivated light lit next to gear shift. Have been told that OCS sensor in the passenger seat has malfunctioned.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 25, 2021IL

I contacted Nissan July 2018 and was told there were no reports of the issue I was having... Unfortunately what I've experienced seems to be common. I occasionally work as a self employed artist and on long trips my Rogue will refuse to speed up. It doesn't matter how hard I press the gas pedal. It's like something isn't connecting. Nissan said they couldn't find any reports of this happening but I see many complaints. The suv refuses to go over 20mph, sometimes even lower. This issue has put my life at risk many times and I'm wondering what it will take for something to change!? It happened going uphill multiple times and seems to happen when traffic is at a stop and go. The only recall issue I saw had to do with snow and salt getting in somewhere. This seems to happen when it's warmer outside.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 1, 2021TX

The airbag light turned on and wouldn’t turn off.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 22, 2021CA

The airbag light comes on and does not turn off.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 15, 202184,200 milesIL

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light was flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the occupant classification system sensor needing to be replaced in the passenger’s side seat cushion. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the Vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 84,200.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 9, 2021VA

AIRBAG LIGHT BLINKING ON INSTRUMENT PANEL AND PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG LIGHT ON. NISSAN OF BOWIE IN MARYLAND WANTS TO CHARGE ME OVER $2474.56 TO TRIM, SEAT CUSHION FRONT. VEHICLE FAILURE 11/04/2020 AT 90,090 MILES. OP CODE BS119.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Filed May 26, 2021IA

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving up an incline at various speeds, the stalled while depressing the accelerator. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the rotor was replaced on the passenger’s side front however, the failure persisted. The contact was referred by another mechanic to an authorized dealer to schedule an appointment for the vehicle to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Unknown or Other
Filed Apr 12, 202156,650 milesTX

2009 NISSAN ROGUE WITH LESS THAN 60,000 ORIGINAL MILES WON'T ACCELERATE EVEN WHEN PUSHING DOWN THE THROTTLE PEDAL. ON THE HIGHWAY, ONCE DRIVEN FOR A WHILE, IT WILL NOT MAINTAIN SPEED NO MATTER HOW MUCH THROTTLE IS APPLIED. RESEARCH SEEMS TO INDICATE A TRANSMISSION DESIGN FLAW. THERE ARE LOTS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS THAT CAN BE FOUND ON-LINE. I FEEL THIS IS VERY MUCH A SAFETY HAZARD.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 27, 2021NY

THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP TURNED ON OUT OF NOWHERE WHEN I STARTED MY CAR.. JUST A REGULAR DAY.. SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE SENSOR AND THERE IS AN ACTIVE RECALL FOR 08 AND '14 MODELS WITH THE SAME ISSUE.. HOWEVER THE NISSAN DEALER TOLD ME THAT THEY GET A LOT OF CLIENTS WITH THIS ISSUE FOR 09 MODELS.

Electrical System
Filed Mar 6, 2021140,000 milesIN

ENGINE

Air Bags
Filed Feb 5, 2021170,000 milesNY

THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME OUT FLASHING TAKE TO THE MECHANIC NOTHING ERROR WITH THE VEHICLE

Structure › Body
Filed Jan 3, 2021177,788 milesOH

WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW 32 DEGREES WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE THE CABLE HAS CAME OUT OF THE HOUSING. WHICH NOW THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE.

Air Bags
Filed Jan 2, 2021NY

THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR BECAUSE OF AN AIR BAG SEAT FAULT IN THE 2009 ROGUE CARS. THE 2008 AND 2010 ROGUE MODELS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM BUT A RECALL WAS ENFORCED ON IT. NISSAN ADMITTED THE 2009 SEAT SENSOR WAS MADE BY THE SAME COMPANY BUT IT WAS A VIN PROBLEM. FOUND ON YOUR SITE AFFECTED VIN NUMBERS ALL START WITH JN8AS58 INCLUDING MINE. WE ARE ALL HAVING THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM OF THE AIR BAGS BEING SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY. NISSAN WANTS 2000 DOLLARS TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM ALSO PASSES THE SAFETY PART OF A NYS VEHICLE INSPECTION. I THOUGH AIR BAGS WERE PUT IN THE CAR TO SAVE LIVES, BUT IS NOT CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE THEM NOT DEPLOYING. PLEASE PUSH FOR A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE DIES.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 28, 2020130,465 milesGA

THE SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN FLASHING FOR OVER FOUR YEARS AND YOU WOULD THINK THAT THERE WOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS SINCE IT JUST CAME ON BY ITSELF WITHOUT WARNING.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 23, 202050,000 milesNC

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG INDICATOR KEEPS ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD IS FLASHING. WE STARTED NOTICING THE ISSUE IN YEAR 2015 AND THIS HAS NEVER BEEN FIXED. WE HOPED NISSAN CAN FIX THE SAME ISSUE AS THEY RECALLED 2008 NISSAN ROGUE (08-095D).

Air Bags
Filed Oct 21, 2020115,000 milesVT

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHED CONTINUOUSLY AT START-UP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000. *BF

Air Bags
Filed Oct 21, 2020MA

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BLINKS ALL THE TIME. THIS ALSO TURNS OFF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. IT APPEARS THAT 2008 THROUGH 2013 HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. WHY IS 2009 NOT RECALLED FOR THE SAME DEFECT?

Air Bags
Filed Sep 25, 202084,000 milesVA

TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR AIRBAG LIGHT AND DIAGNOSTIC SAYS AIRBAG SENSOR ON PASSENGER SEAT. COST OF $2,000 TO REPLACE. MANY REPORTS OF THE SAME AND DEALER SAYS NO RECALLS FOR THIS.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Sep 18, 2020CA

I SPEND MORE THE 2000 DOLLARS AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES MY CAR DON'T HAVE POWER WENT I STOP AND RUN 😫 😩 I TOOK TO NISSAN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES THEY TOLD ME FUEL PUMP I CHANGE AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUED I CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION OIL AND CONTINUES I CLEAN THE TROWBODY AND CONTINUES I CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND CONTINUES I DON'T KNOW WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO

Air Bags
Filed Sep 4, 2020101,000 milesFL

AS OF YESTERDAY (9/3/2020) MY 2009 NISSAN ROGUE WITH 101,000 MILES HAS HER PASSENGER SIDE, AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING ON THE DASH AND THE CONSOLE AIRBAG LIGHT ON. MY RESEARCH SHOWS THE AIRBAG SENSOR TO HAVE BEEN A RECALL ON '08 AND '10 ROGUES, BUT NOT '09. (THE TSB NO. IS 08-095D.) THIS MAKES ZERO SENSE TO ME, IT IS AN EXTREME DANGER TO ME AND MY FAMILY, AND UNACCEPTABLE. WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR, PRIOR IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN ABOUT 8 MILES FROM ITS PARKING SPOT. IT HAS SINCE BEEN PARKED AND TURNED ON AGAIN AFTER 12 HRS, LIGHTS ARE STILL ON AND BLINKING ON THE DASH. PLEASE RECALL THIS VEHICLE FOR RECALL OF THIS FAULTY EQUIPMENT. DEATH IS NOT AN OPTION FOR THIS CORRECTABLE PROBLEM.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 26, 2020NY

AIRBAGS PASSENGER WONT WORK BECAUSE OF FAULTY SENSOR IN PASSENGER SEAT.

Air Bags
Filed May 8, 2020NY

THE AIRBAG SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE IN THE 2009 NISSAN ROGUE JUST LIKE THE 2008 AND 2010 ROGUE. THE AIRBAG WEIGHT SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT STAYS ON DISABLING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG TO WHOM EVEN SITS THERE. IT ALSO LEAVES A FLASHING AIRBAG LIGHT IN THE DASHBOARD. NISSAN IS WARE OF THE PROBLEM AND MAKES YOU PAY THEM TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AT AN HOURLY RATE THEN CHARGE YOU OVER $2000 TO REPLACE THE SEAT LIKE THEY DID FOR THE 2008 AND 2010 MODELS IN A RECALL. THE PARTS ARE THE SAME IN THE 2009 MODEL. *TR

Air Bags
Filed Mar 20, 2020VA

PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR FAILS RESULTING IN NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED IF ACCIDENT WAS TO OCCUR. THIS OCCURRED IN OTHER MODELS OF NISSAN ROGUE 2008, 2010 HAVE BOTH BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. 2009 MODEL HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE YET, THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS PERTAINING TO THIS SAME YEAR MODEL FOR SAME ISSUE. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED THIS WAS NOTED ON ROUTINE SAFETY CHECK FOR STATE INSPECTION IS NOT COVERED BY NISSAN AND COST OVER 2000$ TO FIX.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 2, 2020110,000 milesVA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HART NISSAN LOCATED AT (6564 MECHANICSVILLE TURNPIKE, MECHANICSVILLE, VA 804-417-0202) WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE OCCUPANCY SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE 2008 AND 2010 NISSAN ROGUES WERE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08V521000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), HOWEVER, THE 2009 NISSAN ROGUE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. A CASE WAS OPENED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000. *DT*JB

Structure › Body
Filed Jan 21, 2020135,200 milesTX

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK STOPPED WORKING AND NOW ONLY WORKS MANUALLY FROM THE INSIDE

Structure › Body
Filed Jan 15, 202080,000 milesPA

FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVERSIDE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. WITH INTERMITTENT INSIDE DOOR OPENING ISSUE AS WELL. OCCURS IN COLD WEATHER FREEZING AREAS.

Power Train
Filed Jan 6, 2020139,000 milesFL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. GREENWAY NISSAN OF JACKSONVILLE, 1726 CASSAT AVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32210, (904) 779-3502, WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED NOR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000.

Unknown or Other
Filed Dec 27, 2019177,000 milesMO

DRIVERS SIDE DOOR OCCASIONALLY WILL NOT OPEN. IT CAN NEVER BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE, BUT THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL TIMES WHEN I'M INSIDE AND GO TO OPEN THE DOOR TO GET OUT, AND IT WONT OPEN. THIS IS WITH ENGINE TURNED OFF, CAR IN PARK, AND DOORS UNLOCKED. IN AN EMERGENCY, SUCH AS CAR STALLING ON A RAILROAD TRACK/CAR SINKING IN A POND/ENGINE ON FIRE - I COULD BE STUCK INSIDE!

Air Bags
Filed Dec 5, 201992,000 milesFL

I HAVE THE SRS LIGHT CONSTANTLY ON AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OCCUPANT SEAT SENSOR IS BAD AND NEED REPLACEMENT. THIS DEVICE STOP THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG FROM DEPLOYING EVEN IF THERE IS AN OCCUPANT, SO THEY ARE AT RISK. DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY USERS NEED TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR A SAFETY DEVICE THAT SHOULD WORK. 2008 NISSAN ROGUE WAS RECALLED, SO WHY OTHER YEAR AREN'T IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT SOLVED.

Power Train
Filed Dec 2, 2019110,461 milesMI

REAR DIFFERENTIAL WENT OUT. GRINDING THE TEETH AND CRACKING ITS CASING INTO TWO PIECES

Air Bags
Filed Dec 2, 2019171,501 milesCA

WHEN I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE ON MAY 7, 2019 I NOTICED THE RIGHT AIR BAG LIGHTS STAYS ON THE DASH BOARD WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. JUST STARTING THE CAR THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES UP ON THE DASHBOARD.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 25, 2019FL

MY NISSAN ROGUE 2009 PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS NOW BLINKING> I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY SAID THE SEAT SENSOR HAS WENT BAD. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS THE EXACT ISSUE AS THE NTB08-095 RECALL AFFECTING THE 2008 NISSAN ROGUE BUT IT IS NOT COVERED FOR THE 2009. THIS WARNING ALERT WAS RESET, BUT IT DIDN'T WORK. THE ESTIMATED COST TO FIX THIS IS $2000.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 22, 201962,000 milesME

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RESET THE WARNING INDICATOR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO WEEKS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 1, 2019TX

MY CAR HONK IS NO LONGER WORKING, THE TECHNICIAN CHECKED THE FUSE BOX BUT DID NOT SEE ANY ISSUES.

Engine
Filed Oct 17, 2019150,000 milesMN

CVT TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SWITCH GEARS EFFICIENTLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MOVE SLOW IN HIGH SPEED ROADS & HIGHWAYS.

Power Train
Filed Oct 14, 2019100,099 milesCA

ONCE THE VEHILCE IS WARMED, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. WITH THE ACCELERATER PEDAL HELD DOWN IN ABOUT 15 SECONDS THE RPM WILL RISE AND THE VEHICLE WILL KICK INTO GEAR AND BEGIN TO ACCELERATE.

Engine
Filed Oct 10, 2019TX

FRONT ENGINE CRADLE SUBFRAME CROSSMEMBER BUSHING KITS HAVE ISSUES DUE TO WHICH I AM GETTING CONSTANT SOUND FROM THE ENGINE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A REGULAR COMPLAINT WITH MY KIND OF VEHICLE. WHICH IS NISSAN ROUGHER 2009 SL.

Complaints 1-50 of 320, 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
2009 — this page320350Above average
2008429520Above average
20071000Routine
19991000Routine

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2009 Nissan Rogue: questions buyers ask

Is the 2009 Nissan Rogue a good car?

It is not among the Rogue years to avoid. Owners filed 320 complaints, against about 363 for a typical Rogue year. The most common complaint is about the airbags (31%).

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Nissan Rogue?

The airbags: 100 of the 320 complaints (31%) are about it. Owners most often say it shows an airbag warning light (69%), sets off warning lights on the dash (33%) and did not deploy its airbags in a crash (3%). The typical report comes at 84,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Rogue have?

3 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 2009 Nissan Rogue problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 81,000 miles. For the airbags the midpoint is 84,000 miles.

Are there service bulletins for the 2009 Nissan Rogue?

The manufacturer filed 99 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the electrical system (15), the transmission (11) and the engine (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.