2008 Nissan Rogue: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 612 complaints
612
Total Complaints
85,000mi
Median Mileage
Power Train
Top Issue
17
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
50,000
25th Percentile
85,000
Median Mileage
115,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Power Train
128
Air Bags
121
Vehicle Speed Control
50
Electrical System
42
Engine
35
Fuel/Propulsion System
32
Automatic Transmission
28
Unknown Or Other
28
Steering
14
Seats
13
Severity Assessment
17
Crashes
4
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"VEHICLE IS AN 2008 ROGUE NOT IN YOUR DATABASE. I USED AN ALTIMA FOR PROCESSING PASSENGER AIRBAG RANDOMLY TURNING ITSELF OFF WHEN FEMALE ADULT OF 110 POUNDS IS PROPERLY SEATED AND BUCKLED. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY AND SYSTEM TESTS AT DEALERSHIP ARE NOT REVEALING FAULTY SENSORS. *TR"
"AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY PASSENGER AIRBAG TURNS OFF WHEN PASSENGER IS SEATED; INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR"
"WITH APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES ON MY NEW 2008 NISSAN ROGUE, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT STARTING FLASHING. IT WAS DETERMINED ON DECEMBER 26, 2007 THAT I NEEDED AN AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE. THE PART IS OUT OF STOCK AND IS ON BACK ORDER. CURRENT ESTIMATED RELEASE DATE OF THE REPLACEMENT PART IS JANUARY..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Power Train
128 complaints
25th: 72,000 mi
Median: 95,800 mi
75th: 125,000 mi
Air Bags
121 complaints
25th: 63,400 mi
Median: 89,950 mi
75th: 108,829 mi
Vehicle Speed Control
50 complaints
25th: 62,250 mi
Median: 85,000 mi
75th: 115,000 mi
Electrical System
42 complaints
25th: 48,125 mi
Median: 80,000 mi
75th: 101,890 mi
Engine
35 complaints
25th: 79,500 mi
Median: 94,000 mi
75th: 119,500 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
NY: 60
CA: 54
TX: 47
FL: 46
IL: 38
NC: 32
CO: 29
MA: 23
VA: 22
TN: 21
Who Files Complaints?
1.5%
Original Owners
98.5%
Second+ Owners
Nissan Rogue — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
Active Recalls (5)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Electrical System
Campaign 15V032000 | 26/01/2015
An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
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.
Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Campaign 09V393000 | 05/10/2009
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.
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.
Shaft Pitman
Campaign 09V411000 | 19/10/2009
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.
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 EXPECTE
Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
Campaign 10V401000 | 10/09/2010
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
Air Bags
Campaign 08V521000 | 07/10/2008
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
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 C
Extend Your Transmission Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change transmission fluid at manufacturer intervals — not 'lifetime' fluid
- Come to a full stop before shifting from reverse to drive
- Don't ride the brakes on hills — use a lower gear
- Check transmission fluid level and color monthly — dark fluid needs changing
- Address slipping, hard shifts, or delayed engagement immediately
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28