2008 Nissan Rogue Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Nissan Rogue. Part of Generation 1 — 2008–2013.

20072009
Complaints
612
per 10K Sold
88.5
US Sales
69,135
Crashes
17
Fires
4
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2008 Nissan Rogue Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1128 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:97,513 mi
Crash-related:1
#2121 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:84,304 mi
Crash-related:6
#350 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:89,488 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Nissan Rogue.

Transmission / Drivetrain
128
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
97,513
Airbags
121
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
84,304
Unintended Acceleration
50
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
89,488
Electrical Faults
42
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
81,248
Engine Problems
35
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
103,601
Fuel System
32
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
100,501
Automatic Transmission
28
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,911
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
111,367
Seat-Related Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
90,847
Gasoline Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
62,668
Latches / Locks
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,357
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
47,318
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
81,255
Seat Belt Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
73,867
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,821
Wheel Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
80,632
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,000
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
27,220
Structure:Body:Door
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
63,333
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,702
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Driveline
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2008 Nissan Rogue

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~476,763 vehicles.

15V032000Electrical System
~468,815 affected

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.

10V401000Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System)
~7,948 affected

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.

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2008 Nissan Rogue — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2008 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2008 Nissan Rogue has 612 NHTSA complaints, 17 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 128 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Nissan Rogue?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (128 complaints, avg 97,513 mi); Airbags (121 complaints, avg 84,304 mi); Unintended Acceleration (50 complaints, avg 89,488 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Nissan Rogue?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 84,586 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Nissan Rogue include 17 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 476,763 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2008 Nissan Rogue?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Rogue reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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