2008 Nissan Rogue Reliability
The 2008 Nissan Rogue has 429 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and air bags. Compared with other Rogue model years, it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Rogue's typical year, while the 2010 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
429
NHTSA owner complaints
5
Recall campaigns
11
Complaints citing a crash
2
Complaints citing a fire
2008 Nissan Rogue complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 model year, filed between 2007 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 156 | 36% |
| Air bags | 129 | 30% |
| Speed control / throttle | 51 | 12% |
| Electrical system | 45 | 10% |
| Engine | 36 | 8% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 32 | 7% |
| Unknown or other | 28 | 7% |
| Body structure | 20 | 5% |
2008 Nissan Rogue recalls
5 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2008 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V521000 | Oct 7, 2008 | Air bags | 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'… |
| 09V393000 | Oct 5, 2009 | Tires — pressure monitoring and regulating systems | 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… |
| 09V411000 | Oct 19, 2009 | Steering — gear box / shaft pitman | 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… |
| 10V401000 | Sep 10, 2010 | Equipment — electrical / navigational system(global positioning system) | 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. |
| 15V032000 | Jan 26, 2015 | Electrical system | 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… |
How the 2008 compares with nearby Rogue years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Rogue analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | Electrical system | Too few reports |
| 2008 (this page) | 429 | 5 | Powertrain / transmission | Caution |
| 2009 | 320 | 3 | Air bags | Solid |
| 2010 | 282 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2008 Nissan Rogue
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 5 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2008 Nissan Rogue reliability FAQ
Is the 2008 Nissan Rogue reliable?
The 2008 Nissan Rogue has 429 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and air bags. Compared with other Rogue model years, it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Rogue's typical year, while the 2010 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2008 Nissan Rogue problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Nissan Rogue are powertrain / transmission (156), air bags (129), speed control / throttle (51), electrical system (45). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2008 Nissan Rogue have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2008 Nissan Rogue, including 08V521000 (air bags) and 09V393000 (tires — pressure monitoring and regulating systems). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2008 Nissan Rogue compare with the 2007 and 2009 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2007 has 1 complaint and 0 recalls (too few reports); the 2009 has 320 complaints and 3 recalls (solid). The 2008 has 429 complaints and 5 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2008 Nissan Rogue?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2008 Rogue, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.