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2008 Nissan Rogue repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (21%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (9%)

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2008 Nissan Rogue suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 55 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

6820 mi Squeeking in the steering column, solution was to replace entire steering wheel assembly, noise is now gone and steering wheel now turns much easier and smoothly. 
50220 mi

C $585
Steering intermediate shaft replacement due to progressive knocking noise in steering column that developed over time. Replacement shaft solved problem. 
171000 mi

US $900
and control arms replaced 
29000 mi Steering Making Groaning noise when hard turning. Service Dept. said was dirty boot seal. Cleaned, Lubed and reseated. Steering Gear screw per TSB. Screw may loosen in time causing steering problems or loss of steering. Dealer ordered kit to fix potential issue. 
122740 mi

C $450
Replaced bearings 
143860 mi

C $610
Replaced left and right lower control arm. Done in small garage for less then half price compare to Nissans dealer. Dealers price was about $1600 ( 6 hours of labor plus parts)my mechanic 3 hours plus parts for 610.00. 

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2008 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD

93700 mi

US $650
Driver's side front wheel bearing replaced.  When fixing this, noticed stabilizer bar was broken and replaced this as well. 
98300 mi

US $225
Sway bar link broken. 
131000 mi

US $700
Front wheel bearings replaced. Broken sway bar replaced(rust through of ends). 
121520 mi

C $500
last few months has been nothing but trouble Brakes,suspension,etc. Total cost close to 1500 dollars. Traded it in for Honda CR-V model year 2015-new 
8000 mi Faint click when turning steering wheel. Diagnosis: replace rack and pinion!! Awaiting parts. 
9000 mi Faint click when turning steering wheel. 
140000 mi

US $2000
Replaced shot front wheel bearings so I decided to refresh the entire front suspension,new struts,sway bar bushings and links,lower control arms and tie rods,replaced rear sway bar bushings which were completely shot 
223000 mi

US $2200
drivers side lower control arm 
223000 mi

US $2000
New tires and control arms 
107880 mi

C $700
wheel bearing 
26000 mi Boot in steering system was dry and emitting noise with turning of steering wheel. Boot was lubed and is now noise free.  
49000 mi

US $103
Driver front wheel bearing grinding/whining-needed replacement. 
65000 mi

US $1000
Drivers side front strut top and bearing replaced due to noise/worn parts. 
128700 mi

US $500
Passenger front wheel bearing making noise. 
164000 mi

US $160
Front left and right strut top bearings bad Passenger outer tie rod end would not pass inspection 
179179 mi

US $140
Driver's side outer tie rod end needed to be replaced. Cost includes front end alignment following the repair. 
86000 mi

US $500
Wheel bearing and axle replaced 
102000 mi

US $958
Replaced ball joints and tie rod ends 
111600 mi

US $1500
Wheel speed sensor, front left was bad. It was replaced, but the wheel hub needed to be replaced as well. 
Don't know the dates. In 2009, I've had the left and right struts replaced twice. Still having a noise on the front left. 

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2008 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

104780 mi

C $1800
replaced both lower control arms. Rubber bushings were cracking and getting sloppy. 
31000 mi Shot wheel bearings. 
92000 mi

US $1500
Lower control arms 
14500 mi Left front strut bad part ordered. left front strut bad 
15000 mi Left front strut bad. Dealer replaced strut problem taken care of. 
71920 mi

C $700
ball joint 
87000 mi

US $90
Sounds due to lubrication needed per tech bulletin 

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2008 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

62000 mi

US $1000
3 of 4 tie rod ends replaced due to excessive wear. 
78000 mi

US $1400
Lower control arm ball joints torn. Replaced. 
68000 mi

US $1200
upper control arm broken 
75000 mi

US $420
replaced ball joint and lower control arm 
99000 mi

US $1450
replaced front stabilizer links assembly 
126000 mi

US $2500
Tie-rod ends, inner and outer, Stabilizer bars-both front and rear. Shocks and struts. Alignment. 
130000 mi

US $3500
Broken sway bar link 
48040 mi

C $78
Steering wheel made a creaking sound when turning at low speeds 
76200 mi

C $900
Front end noise. Replaced front upper strut bearings. 
78740 mi

C $1200
Replaced both front wheel bearings 
32000 mi Left rear shock discovered to be leaking. 
32000 mi Left rear shock replaced. 
62000 mi

C $2000
Struts broken. Replaced twice. 
13020 mi Rear end made clunking noise. Diagnosed as bad shocks. Parts are on back order 
13640 mi New shocks installed. 
84940 mi

C $1850
Control arms needed replacing ($1000). 
107600 mi

US $325
Rear passenger shock was leaking, so both rear shocks were replaced on 1/12/12 
36000 mi

US $120
Wheel bearings replaced both front wheels.  
57040 mi

C $450
RIGHT WHEEL BEARING 
66526 mi

C $443
Replaced front, driver side wheel bearing; also serpentine belt. Replaced front, diver side wheel bearing 
123000 mi

US $620
Failure of lower control arm bushing required replacement of entire control arm assembly ($300 for parts) and alignment. 
47740 mi fuel sending unit broke 4 times front wheels bearing was replace 2 times 
51300 mi

US $150
replaced both lower control arms in order to swap out worn out ball joints. 
94860 mi

C $300
ball joint 

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2008 Nissan Rogue Suspension Problems

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