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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 429 |
| 2009 | 320 |
| 2010 | 282 |
| 2011 | 361 |
| 2012 | 317 |
| 2013 | 606 |
| 2014 | 433 |
| 2015 | 545 |
| 2016 | 537 |
| 2017 | 588 |
| 2018 | 662 |
| 2019 | 331 |
| 2020 | 147 |
| 2021 | 268 |
| 2022 | 240 |
| 2023 | 647 |
| 2024 | 168 |
| 2025 | 168 |
| 2026 | 26 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
31% of complaints: air bags — 99 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
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
31% of complaints: power train — 98 distinct reports on file.
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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
9% of complaints: engine — 30 distinct reports on file.
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VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION WHILE CHANGING LANES AND CRASHED WITH ANOTHER FASTER CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20140831
8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 26 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow 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, 20130710
8% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
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
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
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
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 (99 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (98 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 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Rogue have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.