Nissan Rogue 2008–2013 problems by year and mileage
1st generation (S35)
NHTSA data through 18 October 20262,321 complaints, 1,783 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
The 2008 Nissan Rogue
Close- Median failure report
- 82,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 429
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2008
- Transmission and driveline156 reports · median 86,000 mi
- Airbag system129 reports · median 86,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control51 reports · median 85,000 mi
Recall areas Electrical system · Equipment — electrical · Steering — gear box
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2009 Nissan Rogue
Close- Median failure report
- 81,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 320
- Recalls naming this year
- 3
Most reported on the 2009
- Airbag system101 reports · median 82,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline101 reports · median 95,000 mi
- Engine30 reports
Recall areas Electrical system · Equipment — electrical · Steering — gear box
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2010 Nissan Rogue
Close- Median failure report
- 70,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 282
- Recalls naming this year
- 2
Most reported on the 2010
- Transmission and driveline124 reports · median 73,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control66 reports · median 72,000 mi
- Engine46 reports · median 69,000 mi
Recall areas Electrical system · Equipment — electrical
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The 2011 Nissan Rogue
Close- Median failure report
- 81,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 362
- Recalls naming this year
- 2
Most reported on the 2011
- Transmission and driveline189 reports · median 84,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control62 reports · median 73,000 mi
- Electrical system52 reports · median 81,000 mi
Recall areas Electrical system · Steering — electric power assist system
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The 2012 Nissan Rogue
Close- Median failure report
- 71,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 318
- Recalls naming this year
- 2
Most reported on the 2012
- Transmission and driveline136 reports · median 80,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise44 reports
- Engine43 reports
Recall areas Electrical system · Tires — pressure monitoring and regulating systems
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The 2013 Nissan Rogue
Close- Median failure report
- 74,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 610
- Recalls naming this year
- 1
Most reported on the 2013
- Transmission and driveline314 reports · median 79,000 mi
- Engine104 reports · median 72,000 mi
- Airbag system90 reports · median 68,000 mi
Recall areas Electrical system
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Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. Latest: the 2008; earliest: the 2010, and the 2008 is 2 years older (part of the gap is age).
The short answer
“Is the 2008–2013 Nissan Rogue reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 77,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 130,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 1,783
- Recalls
- 7
Most reported
- Transmission and driveline43.9% of complaints · median 81,000 mi
- Airbag system19.2% of complaints · median 78,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control14.5% of complaints · median 75,000 mi
Owners filed 2,321 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008–2013 Nissan Rogue; the transmission and driveline leads with 43.9% of them, and half of the 1,783 that record an odometer reading came by 77,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.
No single peak: the middle half runs 50,000 to 103,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2008–2013 Nissan Rogue last?
On the 2008–2013 Nissan Rogue, half of the 1,783 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 77,000 miles and 90% by 130,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).
89 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 11 past 200,000 — each one proof that a Rogue reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Nissan Rogue 2008–2013 · 1,783 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
5,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 116 complaints
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 11 complaints (0.6%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 13,000
- 25%
- 50,000
- Median
- 77,000
- 75%
- 103,000
- 90%
- 130,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 116 | 6.5% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 41 | 2.3% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 30 | 1.7% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 33 | 1.9% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 17 | 1.0% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 19 | 1.1% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 43 | 2.4% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 30 | 1.7% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 55 | 3.1% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 51 | 2.9% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 62 | 3.5% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 72 | 4.0% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 87 | 4.9% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 88 | 4.9% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 103 | 5.8% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 80 | 4.5% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 95 | 5.3% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 95 | 5.3% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 78 | 4.4% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 68 | 3.8% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 88 | 4.9% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 45 | 2.5% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 55 | 3.1% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 59 | 3.3% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 49 | 2.7% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 40 | 2.2% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 29 | 1.6% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 33 | 1.9% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 17 | 1.0% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 16 | 0.9% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 13 | 0.7% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 7 | 0.4% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 14 | 0.8% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 13 | 0.7% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 8 | 0.4% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 8 | 0.4% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 7 | 0.4% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 11 | 0.6% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
Common Rogue problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Nissan Rogue 2008–2013
When each system fails
Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)
- Throttle and speed control336 reportsmedian 75,000middle half 55,000–100,000
- Electrical system262 reportsmedian 76,000middle half 45,000–100,000
- Airbag system445 reportsmedian 78,000middle half 46,000–105,000
- Engine304 reportsmedian 80,000middle half 56,000–102,000
- Transmission and driveline1,020 reportsmedian 81,000middle half 60,000–109,000
- Problems owners could not categorise228 reportsmedian 86,000middle half 54,000–110,000
- Fuel and propulsion system120 reportsmedian 87,000middle half 60,000–116,000
- Your odometer, once entered below
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 1,020 | 43.9% | 81,000 | 60,000–109,000 |
| Airbag system | 445 | 19.2% | 78,000 | 46,000–105,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 336 | 14.5% | 75,000 | 55,000–100,000 |
| Engine | 304 | 13.1% | 80,000 | 56,000–102,000 |
| Electrical system | 262 | 11.3% | 76,000 | 45,000–100,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 228 | 9.8% | 86,000 | 54,000–110,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 120 | 5.2% | 87,000 | 60,000–116,000 |
| Body structure | 93 | 4.0% | 62,000 | 33,000–82,000 |
| Steering | 64 | 2.8% | 88,000 | 36,000–122,000 |
| Seats | 51 | 2.2% | 57,000 | 19,000–95,000 |
Known problems with the 2008–2013 Rogue
Transmission 2008–2013
JATCO Xtronic CVT overheating, shuddering/judder, hesitation and outright failure. Nissan extended CVT coverage to 10 years / 120,000 miles on MY2008-2010 vehicles as part of its broader 2003-2010 CVT warranty extension.
Fuel System 2008–2013
Fuel level sender failure giving false readings and inaccurate range.
Engine 2008–2013
Engine and transmission mount degradation producing driveline vibration at idle.
Before you buy a 2008–2013 Rogue: the 3-minute check
Generated from 1,783 mileage-tagged complaints, 7 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 7 campaigns cover this generation.
- Check transmission on 2008–2013 cars. What each looks like: Known problems.
- Check fuel system on 2008–2013 cars.
- Check engine on 2008–2013 cars.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.
Rogue problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer, or read the table.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi32% below | At 90k mi63% below | At 120k mi85% below | At 150k mi95% below | At 200k mi99% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 60,000–109,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Airbag system | 46,000–105,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Throttle and speed control | 55,000–100,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 56,000–102,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Electrical system | 45,000–100,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 54,000–110,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 60,000–116,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Nissan Rogue 2008–2013 · 1,783 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Steps at bin edges (how to read it)
- 60,000 mi — 32% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 63% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 85% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 95% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 99% of reports below
- Median (the 50% line)
- Your odometer, once entered
Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
2008–2013 Nissan Rogue recalls (7)
NHTSA records 7 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).
The campaigns cluster around the electrical system (2), the tyres (2), the steering (2) (why one area can repeat).
Jan 2015 · 2008–2013 · Electrical SystemAn electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
The 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…
What can happen. An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
The free fix. 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…
Feb 2012 · 2012 · TiresA non-active TPMS cannot warn a driver that a tire is underinflated.
The defect. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 murano and Rogue vehicles, manufactured from november 23, 2011 through january 11, 2012. During assembly, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) was not activated. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
What can happen. A non-active TPMS cannot warn a driver that a tire is underinflated. Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.
The free fix. All of the affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers have been instructed to activate all of the tire pressure monitoring systems.
Nov 2011 · 2011 · SteeringAs the circuit board fails, the power steering assist feature will stop functioning, increasing the force…
The defect. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 Rogue vehicles manufactured from august 17, 2010, through october 30, 2010. The circuit board may not have been installed in the correct position on certain electric power steering (eps) assist control units. This…
What can happen. As the circuit board fails, the power steering assist feature will stop functioning, increasing the force needed to steer the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the eps control unit if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during december 2011. Owners may contact Nissan at…
Sep 2010 · 2008–2010 · EquipmentOverheated batteries could result in a fire.
The 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.
What can happen. Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
The free fix. 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…
Oct 2009 · 2008–2009 · SteeringThe screw may eventually come out of the steering gear cover.
The 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…
What can happen. 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…
The free fix. 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…
Oct 2009 · 2008 · TiresIf the TPMS lamp is disregarded and the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, the tire will…
The defect. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new…
What can happen. 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…
The free fix. 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…
Oct 2008 · 2008 · Electrical SystemThis could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection…
The defect. Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, Rogue, my 2009 murano, and Infiniti my 2007-2008 G35 sedan, my 2008 G37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems'…
What can happen. This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
The free fix. 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…
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
Out of 2,321 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:
- Crashes
- 58 (2.5%)
- Fires
- 64
- Injury reports
- 28
- Fatality reports
- 1
Rogue problems by model year
The 2013 drew the most complaints of this generation, 610, most of them about the transmission and driveline, and the 2010 the fewest, 282. A typical year drew about 341.
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 429 | 356 | 82,000 | Transmission and driveline (156) | 5 |
| 2009 | 320 | 251 | 81,000 | Airbag system (101) | 3 |
| 2010 | 282 | 230 | 70,000 | Transmission and driveline (124) | 2 |
| 2011 | 362 | 290 | 81,000 | Transmission and driveline (189) | 2 |
| 2012 | 318 | 218 | 71,000 | Transmission and driveline (136) | 2 |
| 2013 | 610 | 438 | 74,000 | Transmission and driveline (314) | 1 |
What Rogue owners reported
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's side exterior door handle detached and fell off the vehicle. Additionally, the front passenger's side exterior door handle fractured, and half of the door handle fell off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to…
2011 · 70,000 miles · Body structure
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the front driver’s and passenger’s side doors intermittently failed to open, causing the driver to climb over the rear seats to exit or enter the vehicle through the rear doors. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer.…
2013 · 136,000 miles · Latches and locks
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving on Highway I-10 at 65 MPH, there was an extremely loud popping sound coming from the vehicle. The contact immediately pulled over, assuming there was a failure with the tire. Upon further investigation with her parents, it was determined that…
2008 · 80,000 miles · Airbag system
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated. No warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic and dealer were contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be…
2013 · 104,000 miles · Transmission and driveline
Built from 1,783 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built
Other Rogue generations
- Rogue 2014–2020 1,779 reports with mileage, most about problems owners could not categorise
- Rogue 2021–2025 323 reports with mileage, most about the engine