Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Nissan Rogue
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Nissan Rogue has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 429 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V032000 Electrical Short Due to Water Seepage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V401000 PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE GPS PRODUCTS/OVERHEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V411000 STEERING GEAR HOUSING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V393000 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V521000 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 156 complaints
- Air Bags 129 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 51 complaints
- Electrical System 45 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 32 complaints
Of the 429 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 429 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Nissan Rogue has a below-average reliability rating, based on significant owner complaints and five recall campaigns. The most notable concerns involve the power train and airbags, with numerous complaints filed. These issues may indicate potential for costly repairs. Additional recalls related to electrical systems and steering may also impact ownership costs. Limited recall and complaint data restrict full analysis, resulting in few failure predictions.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | very common |
| Airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and balance
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slippage
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical shorts or flickering lights
- Rough shifting
- Check engine light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Nissan Rogue at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.