2008 Nissan Rogue reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2008 Nissan Rogue — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 615
- 64 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 129 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 17 reported crashes · 5 injuries · 4 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#811
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
+393
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 2006-2010
+343
median 272 complaints in 785 records
Top component share
21%
Power Train: 129 complaints
What owners report fails — 2008 Nissan Rogue
- POWER TRAIN 129
- AIR BAGS 122
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 50
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 42
- ENGINE 36
2 recalls on record for the 2008 Nissan Rogue
- NHTSA 15V032000 · 2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
- NHTSA 10V401000 · 2010 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2008 Nissan Rogue units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Nissan Rogue reliable?
NHTSA has 615 consumer complaints on record for the 2008 Nissan Rogue and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (129 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2008 Nissan Rogue units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Rogue?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (129), air bags (122), vehicle speed control (50), electrical system (42). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2008 Nissan Rogue?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.