2009 Nissan Rogue Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 320 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 Nissan Rogue, 1% of the 320 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles.
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.
“I was driving on a straight path on a city road about 35-40 MPH hour around 7:30 est on a clear day. I had stopped at the red light and noticed smoke coming from under the hood so I pulled over and lifted the hood. The smoke was coming from the drivers side and when I looked in that direction I saw that my head lamp had fire coming from it. I placed water on it to put out the fire and there was a loud pop that immediately followed that sounded like a gun went off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11002705, filed 2017-07, 187,424 miles“The headlights do not seem to be aimed correctly. I was told by the service department it was not a problem. When driving on a poorly lit highway late night or early morning, the headlights do no project far enough out to see the road and drive safely.”
NHTSA complaint #10429977, filed 2011-10, 33,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop light, the vehicle failed to move and the vdc light illuminated. The contact mentioned that ten seconds later the vehicle began to slowly accelerate but only up to 15 MPH. The problem recurred 7 times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the stop light switch and brake lamp switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 28,664.”
NHTSA complaint #10622620, filed 2014-08, 28,664 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10118713Sep 29, 20172008-2013 ROGUE AND 2014-2015 ROGUE SELECT; RUST AROUND REAR LICENSE LAMP FINISHER IF YOU CONFIRM Rust is found on the rear deck lid surface in the area surrounding the license…
- 10032306Nov 27, 2013Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. Occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. This is generally not due to a defect. All current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the…
- 10032992Apr 27, 2010Nissan: xenon head lamp service. A xenon headlamp is not functioning because of an issue inside the headlamp assembly (an internal issue). In most cases, replacement of a bulb or…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2009 Nissan Rogue
101 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
101 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsSeats
17 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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