2008 Nissan Rogue Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 429 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Nissan Rogue, 3% of the 429 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My wife was driving on a highway at the speed of 55 miles when out the no where the steering wheel look for about 10 seconds can't turns left or right likely the road ahead was straight and nothing bad happens I think Nissan needs to do something before someone gets hurt or kil it is not the first time this happens whith this cars”
NHTSA complaint #11066776, filed 2018-02, 231,910 miles“My 2008 Nissan Rogue steering wheel is becoming tight to turn and my horn does not work. There is a recall number 09v411000 steering-gear box shaft pitman and the recall did'nt include my vehicle and my vehicle has a manufacture defect. This is a great safety issue because if the pinion shaft come out of the steering gear it will result in a complete loss of steering control and risk the chances of a crash involving my safety and the safty of others.”
NHTSA complaint #11353372, filed 2020-09, 42,000 miles“I was stopped at a red light and I noticed that my steering wheel jerked slightly then the ps light came on and I didn't know what had happened until I had to make a left turn. After that I drove it to the closest place to have them look at it and this operation printed me out a report called NHTSA campaign and told me to take it to the st. Charles Nissan dealer. On my way there the ps light was off and I was able to drive it there with no issues. The employee at Nissan that helped me said he was able to look at it and told me there wasn't anything wrong with the power steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #10703488, filed 2015-04, 106,000 miles“The vehicle stopped honking while in motion, and when taken to a service center, we were advised that the coil that controls the electric panel stopped working. At the moment, the vehicle does not honk, cruise control does not work, and the electric dashboard turns on and off randomly while in movement. Recall number 09v-411”
NHTSA complaint #11066732, filed 2018-02, 130,000 miles“Mechanic claims that as he was backing my car up into a parking space and out of no where the steering wheel violently jerked hurting his finger. Then when they took it out for a text drive, going about 10 MPH, the steering wheel completely locked up and they were unable to turn it left or right.”
NHTSA complaint #10644227, filed 2014-10, 113,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V411000Oct 19, 2009Nissan 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…Covers: Nissan Rogue 2008–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10192597Jul 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10040012Jun 8, 2010Nissan: 2008 rogue. There is a squeaking/rubbing noise when turning the steering wheel.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 4% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 9 | 1% |
| 2022 | 6 | 2% |
| 2021 | 18 | 6% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 11 | 3% |
| 2018 | 19 | 3% |
| 2017 | 24 | 4% |
| 2016 | 23 | 4% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 17 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 3% |
| 2009 | 9 | 3% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Rogue
156 complaintsAir bags
129 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsBody and structure
20 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 29, 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