2008 Nissan Rogue problems and complaints
Owners have filed 429 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Nissan Rogue. The most-reported areas: Power Train (156), Air Bags (129), Vehicle Speed Control (51).
Key takeaways
- 429 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 156 | 36% |
| Air Bags | 129 | 30% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 51 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 45 | 10% |
| Engine | 36 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 32 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 | 7% |
| Structure | 20 | 5% |
| Steering | 14 | 3% |
| Seats | 13 | 3% |
| Tires | 12 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 12 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Nissan Rogue 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-06-15
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... T...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-04-25
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 a...
Air Bags - filed 2025-10-06
A light on my car's dashboard started flashing, indicating a problem with the airbag. This started after two days of not driving.
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More for the 2008 Nissan Rogue
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.