2008 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 8%of 429 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Nissan Rogue, 8% of the 429 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car will start, slowing down while I am driving. I called Nissan on several things concerning this car. Nissan has not had a recall on their 2008-2010 Rogue yet. 2008 is the 1st generation of this vehicle. I have had engine cradle problems, control arm problems. These car makers need to be held accountable for their product.”
NHTSA complaint #11150735, filed 2018-11, 101,150 miles“I discovered recall r1421 a few weeks after this vehicles engine caught on fire. The entire car was destroyed by the engine fire. My daughter was driving home on a highway and luckily was able to pull over and get out safely. The car was purchased through a reseller of preowned Nissan's and this never should have happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10934731, filed 2016-12, 118,000 miles“I was turning from a residential street onto a main road, when I went to accelerate the car red lined, but did not accelerate. I was only able to go 5-10 miles an hour. I managed to pull over without getting hit and had to get the car towed to the dealership. The transmission was replaced and I was told this had happened numerous times with the CVT in the Rogue.”
NHTSA complaint #10519743, filed 2013-06, 70,000 miles“My car had a lost power driving back from rocky mountain national park and I was forced to pull over and turn off my car it started up and I was able to make it back safe but I think it has something to do with the CVT. I really sucks and I don't feel safe driving my car right now.”
NHTSA complaint #10846370, filed 2016-03, 94,000 miles“Traveling long distance on the highway. Engine would not respond to the accelerator in a normal manner accompanied by whiny noises. Pressed accelerator to the floor and rpms would increase extremely slowly and not above 3000 rpms. Continued for the remaining 2.5 hours of our trip. This happened again on our way home multiple times. Had extreme difficulty after exiting the highway and having to stop. Vehicle barely moved forward.”
NHTSA complaint #10606100, filed 2014-06, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152515Nov 28, 2018OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer…
- 10054516Aug 15, 2014Nissan: some vehicles may experience reduced performance caused by the cvt fluid temperature protection logic. *js updated 4/18/14. *pe updated 9/29/14.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 19% |
| 2025 | 13 | 7% |
| 2024 | 68 | 31% |
| 2023 | 300 | 40% |
| 2022 | 146 | 54% |
| 2021 | 53 | 18% |
| 2020 | 8 | 5% |
| 2019 | 17 | 5% |
| 2018 | 57 | 9% |
| 2017 | 70 | 12% |
| 2016 | 65 | 12% |
| 2015 | 56 | 10% |
| 2014 | 53 | 12% |
| 2013 | 104 | 17% |
| 2012 | 43 | 13% |
| 2011 | 45 | 12% |
| 2010 | 46 | 16% |
| 2009 | 30 | 9% |
| 2008 | 36 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Rogue
156 complaintsAir bags
129 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsTires
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Rogue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology