2009 Nissan Rogue

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2009 Nissan Rogue
BUILT 2026-09-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Rogue Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 1999: 1 complaints 1999 2007: 1 complaints 2008: 429 complaints 2009: 320 complaints 2009 2010: 282 complaints 2011: 362 complaints 2012: 317 complaints 2012 2013: 608 complaints 2014: 437 complaints 2015: 550 complaints 2015 2016: 539 complaints 2017: 596 complaints 2018: 666 complaints 2018 2019: 333 complaints 2020: 149 complaints 2021: 283 complaints 2021 2022: 254 complaints 2023: 692 complaints 2024: 188 complaints 2024 2025: 176 complaints 2026: 33 complaints 2026
2009: 320 complaints
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YearComplaints
19991
20071
2008429
2009320
2010282
2011362
2012317
2013608
2014437
2015550
2016539
2017596
2018666
2019333
2020149
2021283
2022254
2023692
2024188
2025176
202633

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 32%

32% of complaints: air bags — 101 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASH
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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, 20171204

Also filed under SEAT BELTS and STRUCTURE

POWER TRAIN 32%

32% of complaints: power train — 101 distinct reports on file, most 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, 20090612

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 30 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION WHILE CHANGING LANES AND CRASHED WITH ANOTHER FASTER CAR. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140831

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 26 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20130710

Also filed under STEERING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers.

FIRE
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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, 20260626

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20091130 — steering

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 VEHIC

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 COM

Campaign 09V411000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100916 — equipment

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 SEP

Campaign 10V401000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150226 — 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.

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.

Campaign 15V032000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Nissan Rogue — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (101 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (101 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09V411000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V401000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V032000 (electrical system) has been completed.

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FAQ

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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.