2008 Nissan Rogue Nissan Rogue 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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%)

Select a problem area

Show all problems

Need advice about a specific Nissan Rogue problem?

Chart based on 403 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2008 Nissan Rogue.

2008 Nissan Rogue body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (12%)

< $100 (88%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Nissan Rogue

Engine not specified

22000 mi Seal on inside of window started howling when window was put down. Fixed 

Return to top

2008 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

23560 mi Squeeking/creaking from steering wheel, worse when cold, diagnosed as faulty spiral cable/clock spring, which had already been replaced twice previously but with limited success. Noise returned shortly after this last replacement. 
9000 mi Heard whistling noise near front passenger window as well as noise in rear compartment that sounded as if the rear hatch was open. Dealer could not duplicate. Forum said to remove crossbars on roof rack which took care of whistling noise. 
48980 mi

C $250
Drivers door latch mechanism failed. Removed inside panel, window and power lock to repair mechanism. 

Return to top

2008 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD

4000 mi Cracked wind deflector.  
5000 mi Parts misordered. Several return trips to resolve cracked wind deflector. 
3000 mi Damage to tailgate glass. 
12000 mi Wind noise from back hatch or small window - real loud- replaced some weatherstripping- did not fix the noise!!!!! 
44000 mi Wind noise never successfully fixed. 
36000 mi Intermittent buzz coming from front passenger window Heard when listening to FM talk radio. Could be temporarily alleviated by pressing up on the power window button. Dealer insulated cable, but problem not fixed. 
54000 mi Noticed that the trim piece on the leading edge of the left roof rail was missing. Ordered a replacement from dealer and fixed it. ($40 for a piece of plastic! - not surprised). Wondering of if others have had similar problem. Noticed that the trim piece on the leading edge of the left roof rail was missing. Ordered a replacement from dealer and fixed it. ($40 for a piece of plastic! - not surprised). Wondering of if others have had similar problem. 

Return to top

2008 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

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

1240 mi Sunroof made a loud rubbing noise when opened and closed. 
5580 mi

C $62
Sunroof made a rubbing noise. They oiled it. Worked for a month.  
15000 mi Rear seat backs rattle with no passengers. Ordered parts. 
76880 mi

C $50
Fastener on rear mud guard was missing, replaced 
35000 mi Checked the squeeky driver's door which they did order a part for. They also took care of replacing the door-check to stop the squeak. 
59000 mi There was a squeak when rocking the car back and forth when stationary, and during low speeds while driving. I went under the car and found the heatshield to be bent and rubbing against the exhaust. I bent it back up. 
6000 mi Rattle in the cargo area on the passenger side. Mechanic said it was a bolt that was not secured at the factory. 

Return to top

2008 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

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

26040 mi

C $120
rattle 
36000 mi Car had several deep dings and scratches from the dealer, repair was done at their cost. 
47740 mi adjustment 
73000 mi

US $69
Sunroof was not closing automatically. Required manual close. Reloaded software. Appears to be working. 
125000 mi

US $275
Door latch linkage broken 
20000 mi It was the back seat latch that allows you to fold down the seat, When the seat was up it would rattle due to a faulty plastic piece. This was the second time I replaced it. 
12000 mi

US $290
Fog Light (Left side) shattered. No idea how it happened. No sign of getting hit by a rock. 
12000 mi

US $35
Left front fender liner cracked and a piece fell off. 
7000 mi Paint on side of car below door abraded by road grime. Painted with owner's paint and chip guard. 
1240 mi Premature wear on drivers leather seat surface. 
11160 mi Seat surface was replaced. 
27280 mi Replaced leather seat patch due to wear. After 3th transmission was installed, when idling in D or R there appears to be a new noise which is hard to describe. Dealer acknowledges noise, but at this time can't locate. New appointment to be scheduled. 
3000 mi 12V outlet loose. It just came out; will take back to dealer Saturday. 
3000 mi Metallic rattle (constant) in rear hatch area. 
18000 mi

US $50
(Had windshield wipers replaced and) latch for locking backseat backrest on drivers side was rattling. Dealer had to order new locking/latch mechanism 
32400 mi

US $80
Passenger seat rattle when not occupied 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.

2008 Nissan Rogue Body Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2008 Nissan Rogue problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.