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SuspensionPart report

2008 Nissan Rogue Suspension Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
3%of 429 total for the year
Median mileage
64,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Nissan Rogue, 3% of the 429 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Driving on a busy expressway, there was suddenly a loud clanging under the chassis. I started driving slowly and again there was an extremely loud banging against the chassis. Pulled of the expressway when the car suddenly started slowing down. When I started to pull into the first minimall I could find, the car started moving backwards and none of the gears would work. Could not take my foot off the brake as the car continued to go reverse into traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #11163583, filed 2018-12, 115,000 miles

“I purchased my 2008 Nissan Rogue 2/27/15 from johns auto sales somerville ma had the inspection done it passed a week later engine light came on and gas gauge was not reading correctly took it back 3x they claim they fix it but was still not reading correctly on 2/ 27/16 I went to get inspection sticker it failed safety and admission the gas gauge fuel sender the flex pipe and sub frame had to be replaced the cost 1107.00 I am so sick of getting screwed from the big guys making money and the little guys giving it so many people who own the Nissan Rogue have had the same problem with the fuel…”

NHTSA complaint #10853498, filed 2016-04, 71,000 miles

“Was on main street in watertown , ct road was wet around 6:30 am just entering curve front right axle broke causing car to hit guard rail and do front end damage . Insurance company replaced it with a reconditioned axle .on 10/1/2014 left axle broke driving on I-95 not to far from home steering was wobbly but made it home safe replaced the axle. The next day the right side went again and is now back at the auto body shop waiting on repair -- was told this is a common problem with this model of Nissan think if this is so should be a recall to correct the issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10641407, filed 2014-10, 36,021 miles

“I've had nothing but problems with my suspension and here in the past week or so I've been smelling like wires are either getting to hot or wires actually burning”

NHTSA complaint #11449168, filed 2022-01

“My passenger air bag light is on and front suspension bolts kees coming loose.I justurchased n the dealership said there was a recall. But to my surprise I took it into find out it was a old campaign.”

NHTSA complaint #11080822, filed 2018-03

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202612%
202410%
202381%
202210%
202141%
202075%
201972%
201841%
2017112%
2016224%
2015143%
2014102%
201361%
201221%
201141%
201062%
200972%
2008113%

Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Rogue

Transmission and drivetrain
156 complaints
Air bags
129 complaints
Vehicle speed control
51 complaints
Electrical system
45 complaints
Fuel system
44 complaints
Engine
36 complaints
Other or unknown
29 complaints
Body and structure
20 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Seats
13 complaints
Tires
12 complaints
Latches, 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.

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