2009 Nissan Rogue reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2009 Nissan Rogue — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 430
- 28 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 99 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 10 reported crashes · 2 injuries · 5 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,213
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
+208
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 2007-2011
+171
median 260 complaints in 736 records
Top component share
23%
Air Bags: 99 complaints
What owners report fails — 2009 Nissan Rogue
- AIR BAGS 99
- POWER TRAIN 98
- ENGINE 30
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 26
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24
2 recalls on record for the 2009 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 2009 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 2009 Nissan Rogue reliable?
NHTSA has 430 consumer complaints on record for the 2009 Nissan Rogue and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (99 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2009 Nissan Rogue units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Rogue?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (99), power train (98), engine (30), vehicle speed control (26). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2009 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.