repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
2008 Nissan RogueProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 429 owner complaints about the 2008 Nissan Rogue, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-032 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Nissan Rogue has problems
429 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
156Power train1 crash/fire/injury
129Air bags7 crash/fire/injury
51Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
45Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
36Engine1 crash/fire/injury
32Fuel/propulsion system
20Structure
14Steering
13Seats
8216 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 156 | 1 |
| Air bags | 129 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 51 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 45 | 3 |
| Engine | 36 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 32 | 0 |
| Structure | 20 | 3 |
| Steering | 14 | 1 |
| Seats | 13 | 0 |
| 16 other systems | 82 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2008 Nissan Rogue recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk. OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Gear box: shaft pitman
Risk. THE SCREW MAY EVENTUALLY COME OUT OF THE STEERING GEAR COVER.
no report yet
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
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…
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
85kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 140 power train complaints. 61% were reported before 100,000 miles.
21under 30k miles85under 100k miles55100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Air bags
28 owners mentioned a cost$2,000median
Middle half: $1,325 – $2,500
Power train
9 owners mentioned a cost$4,000median
Middle half: $1,300 – $4,107
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other Rogue year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rogue median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2008 Nissan Rogue safety ratings
2008 Nissan Rogue 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Rogue owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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).
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…
Own a 2008 Rogue?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.