Nissan Rogue 2008–2013
1st generation (S35)
NHTSA data through 12 August 20263,265 complaints, 2,469 with mileageMethod
On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 50,000 and 103,000 miles.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 14 complaints (0.6%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 13,000
- 25%
- 50,000
- Median
- 77,000
- 75%
- 103,000
- 90%
- 130,465
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 162 | 6.6% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 53 | 2.1% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 42 | 1.7% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 43 | 1.7% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 24 | 1.0% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 27 | 1.1% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 57 | 2.3% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 46 | 1.9% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 73 | 3.0% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 76 | 3.1% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 87 | 3.5% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 100 | 4.1% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 114 | 4.6% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 125 | 5.1% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 136 | 5.5% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 115 | 4.7% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 138 | 5.6% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 131 | 5.3% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 107 | 4.3% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 94 | 3.8% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 122 | 4.9% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 65 | 2.6% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 74 | 3.0% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 75 | 3.0% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 69 | 2.8% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 57 | 2.3% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 35 | 1.4% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 47 | 1.9% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 26 | 1.1% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 22 | 0.9% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 16 | 0.6% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 12 | 0.5% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 22 | 0.9% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 23 | 0.9% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 12 | 0.5% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 10 | 0.4% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 10 | 0.4% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 200,000+ | 14 | 0.6% |
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 3,265 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008–2013 Nissan Rogue, and 2,469 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 50,000 and 103,000 miles. The median is 77,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the transmission and driveline (31.5% of complaints, typically around 81,000 miles), the airbag system (13.6% of complaints, typically around 78,000 miles), throttle and speed control (10.3% of complaints, typically around 75,000 miles).
4 recall campaigns cover this generation.
What fails, and when
- Transmission and driveline81,000median 81,000 miles, middle half 60,000 to 109,000
- Airbag system78,000median 77,651 miles, middle half 46,000 to 105,000
- Throttle and speed control75,000median 75,000 miles, middle half 55,000 to 100,000
- Engine80,000median 80,000 miles, middle half 56,000 to 102,000
- Electrical system76,000median 76,000 miles, middle half 45,000 to 100,000
- Problems owners could not categorise86,000median 85,500 miles, middle half 54,000 to 110,000
- Fuel and propulsion system87,000median 87,000 miles, middle half 60,000 to 116,000
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 1,028 | 31.5% | 81,000 | 60,000–109,000 |
| Airbag system | 445 | 13.6% | 78,000 | 46,000–105,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 336 | 10.3% | 75,000 | 55,000–100,000 |
| Engine | 304 | 9.3% | 80,000 | 56,000–102,000 |
| Electrical system | 261 | 8.0% | 76,000 | 45,000–100,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 228 | 7.0% | 86,000 | 54,000–110,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 120 | 3.7% | 87,000 | 60,000–116,000 |
| Body structure | 94 | 2.9% | 60,000 | 33,000–80,000 |
| Steering | 64 | 2.0% | 88,000 | 36,000–122,000 |
| Seats | 50 | 1.5% | 57,000 | 19,000–95,000 |
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 77,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 31.5% of complaints (1,028 reports, 851 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 81,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 60,000 and 108,800 miles.
A single system taking 31.5% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
The airbag system accounts for 13.6% of complaints (445 reports, 298 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 77,651 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 45,650 and 105,000 miles.
Throttle and speed control accounts for 10.3% of complaints (336 reports, 277 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 75,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 55,000 and 100,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 9.3% of complaints (304 reports, 230 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 80,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 55,980 and 102,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 8.0% of complaints (261 reports, 179 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 76,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 45,000 and 100,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 7.0% of complaints (228 reports, 146 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 85,500 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 54,000 and 110,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2013 model year drew the most — 852 complaints — while 2010 drew the fewest at 421. The median year sits at 472.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 4 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
Of the 3,265 complaints filed against this generation, 93 reported a crash; 93 reported a fire; 49 reported an injury; 1 reported a fatality. Crash-involved reports represent 2.8% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
What this means if you are buying one
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 50,000 and 103,000 miles, with a median of 77,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the transmission and driveline and the airbag system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The airbag system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 77,651, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Documented problems
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.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 615 | 503 |
| 2009 | 433 | 335 |
| 2010 | 421 | 349 |
| 2011 | 510 | 405 |
| 2012 | 434 | 281 |
| 2013 | 852 | 596 |
Recalls (4)
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 15V032000 | 2015-02-26 | Electrical System |
| 12V068000 | 2012-02-15 | Tires:pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems |
| 11V565000 | 2011-12-12 | Steering:electric Power Assist System |
| 10V401000 | 2010-09-16 | Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System) |
What owners reported
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that since purchasing the vehicle, when a person was seated on the front passenger seat, the 'passenger air bag off' message illuminated on the dashboard. The contact was concerned that the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash. The contact took…
2008 · 10 miles · Airbag system
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 4, 2008. In the…
2008 · 500 miles · Airbag system
Within 1 month of taking delivery of a 2008 Nissan Rogue sl AWD, we started hearing a faint rattle that was intermittent from the front end at approx. 1000 Mi. When the noise became more regular and louder, took it to Nissan to have them check it out. Tech's heard the noise on 2nd trip there, but said Nissan was aware…
2008 · 1,000 miles · Transmission and driveline
Issues since may 2008. Purchased new 08 Nissan Rogue sl AWD. Have had transmission problems including, lunging forward, rattling noises, jerking acceleration, and vibration on acceleration. Continuous problems started under 35mph and now are present at highway speeds. Nissan claims its might be normal and that there…
2008 · 2,000 miles · Transmission and driveline
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