2009 Nissan Rogue
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 320
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 320 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 429 |
| 2009 | 320 |
| 2010 | 282 |
| 2011 | 362 |
| 2012 | 318 |
| 2013 | 610 |
| 2014 | 438 |
| 2015 | 552 |
| 2016 | 542 |
| 2017 | 599 |
| 2018 | 667 |
| 2019 | 336 |
| 2020 | 152 |
| 2021 | 289 |
| 2022 | 262 |
| 2023 | 726 |
| 2024 | 210 |
| 2025 | 190 |
| 2026 | 49 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
32% · 101 reportsMost commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.
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Takata recall. After the crash the airbag went out but not inflated. I was on a highway and because of a water bump the vehicle moves and crash with the highway division throwing the vehicle to the emergency lane and stoped inmediately.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-04
Also filed under Seat belts and structure
Power train
32% · 101 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. While driving 8 MPH, the steering wheel, gear shifter, and brakes all lock up at the same time. The contact stated that if felt as if the vehicle had shut off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-12
Engine
9% · 30 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle lost acceleration while changing lanes and crashed with another faster car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-31
Vehicle speed control
8% · 26 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My car was in garage running in park. Stepped out of vehicle , was standing outside door. Car shot backward out of garage, onto driveway. Never saw anything like it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-10
Also filed under Steering
Electrical system
8% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers.
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This winter a crack in the seal opened up on the driver's side wheel well. We were not aware of the crack. We noticed that the car was collecting water in the carpets down on the floor board.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-26
Also filed under Service brakes
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2009-11-30Steering09V411000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect whether the steering gear cover screw is loose and will be retightened to the proper specification. Dealers will also install a cover plate to prevent the screw from possibly…
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2010-09-16Equipment10V401000 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.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on…
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2015-02-26Electrical system15V032000 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.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the kick panel wiring harness connector and will if necessary install a new harness connector and waterproof seal, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Nissan Rogue — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 101 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 101 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 30 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09V411000 · Steering
- Recall 10V401000 · Equipment
- Recall 15V032000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2009 Nissan Rogue reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Nissan Rogue is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Rogue?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Rogue have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.