CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Nissan Rogue has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 429 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (161 reports).
2008 Nissan Rogue recalls
Electrical Short Can Cause Fire in Nissan Rogue
Road salt and melted snow or water can seep through the carpet on the driver's side floor and reach the wiring harness connector near the kick panel.
Most common 2008 Nissan Rogue problems
Problem areas named in the 429 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 161 |
| Air Bags | 131 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 51 |
| Electrical System | 45 |
| Engine | 36 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 32 |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 |
| Structure | 21 |
| Steering | 14 |
| Tires | 13 |
What owners report
I have a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The air bag light came on, blinking red around 3 weeks ago. It has been red blinking continuously whenever the vehicle is on since then. I brought the car to my local auto repair shop to check it. They hooked up to it and discovered the issue. They said the code was B1018 (OCS), air bag... They gave me a recall notice that detailed the issue, and said that the dealership would repair this for free. The NHTSA #/Campaign ID# says it includes B8242 (Murano, Rogue, 350Z). I made an appointment at my local Nissan Dealership (Advantage Nissan in Bremerton, WA), and when I went in there they said there are no open recalls and I spent FIVE hours in there. They said they
On February 6, 2025, while driving at highway speed, the lower radiator hose ruptured, causing complete coolant loss. The CVT transmission overheated, seized, and the engine was destroyed. Vehicle lost motive power at speed without warning. Repair estimate: $20,356.16. Vehicle declared total loss and sold for salvage at $400. Nissan Technical Service Bulletin NTB14-002b acknowledges this identical failure chain in 2008-2012 Rogues and prescribes a supplemental cooler kit (cost under $85) as the fix. Nissan has not included this VIN in any recall despite the identical mechanism. Loss of power at highway speed constitutes a safety-related defect under 49 U.S.C. § 30118.
A light on my car's dashboard started flashing, indicating a problem with the airbag. This started after two days of not driving.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving on Highway I-10 at 65 MPH, there was an extremely loud popping sound coming from the vehicle. The contact immediately pulled over, assuming there was a failure with the tire. Upon further investigation with her parents, it was determined that the tires were intact, and the abnormal sound came from the side air bag deploying unintendedly. Additionally, the seat belt seized. The vehicle was towed to the local Nissan dealer, where it was diagnosed with an erroneous rollover detection by the crash sensor, which triggered the deployment of the side air bags. The crash sensor detected a rollover, causing the side airbag to
Air bag light flashing and tire pressure light stays on
2008 Nissan Rogue questions
Does the 2008 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2008 Nissan Rogue: Electrical Short Can Cause Fire in Nissan Rogue; Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System); Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman; Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems; Air Bags; Electrical System:Software. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Rogue?
Based on 429 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (161), Air Bags (131), Vehicle Speed Control (51).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Nissan Rogue has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.