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2009 Nissan Rogue problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2009 Nissan Rogue sits mid-pack among Rogue years: 433 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 433, with 3 recalls and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across airbags (101), transmission (101), and engine (35), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

433

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

10

Crash-involved

8

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other Rogue years?

Rogue NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted1,002 complaints1999: 1 complaints2007: 5 complaints2008: 615 complaints2009: 433 complaints2010: 421 complaints2011: 509 complaints2012: 434 complaints2013: 849 complaints2014: 607 complaints2015: 730 complaints2016: 750 complaints2017: 863 complaints2018: 1,002 complaints2019: 522 complaints2020: 235 complaints2021: 401 complaints2022: 356 complaints2023: 930 complaints2024: 253 complaints2025: 189 complaints2026: 35 complaints
Rogue NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 Nissan Rogue problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission10123%
Airbags10123%
Engine358%
Electrical System307%
Speed Control266%
Body & Structure256%
Other246%
Fuel System235%
Seats174%
Steering92%
Seat Belts82%
Suspension72%
Latches & Locks72%
Brakes72%
Tires & Wheels61%
Lighting41%
Visibility & Wipers20%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)10%

Does the 2009 Nissan Rogue have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V032000Electrical SystemJanuary 26, 2015 · 468,815 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007, to November 26, 2013, and 2014 Nissan Rogue Select vehicles manufactured September 23, 2013, to July 2, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience an electrical short in the harness connector due to a mixture of snow/water and salt seeping through the carpet on the driver side floor near the harness connector.

Consequence

An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the kick panel wiring harness connector and will if necessary install a new harness connector and waterproof seal, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

10V401000Electrical SystemSeptember 10, 2010 · 7,948 units

Defect

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.

Consequence

OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

09V411000SteeringOctober 19, 2009 · 163,659 units

Defect

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 ROGUE VEHICLES. A SCREW IN THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING COVER MAY LOOSEN OVER TIME AND COULD FALL OUT. AS IT LOOSENS, THE STEERING RESPONSE OF THE VEHICLE MAY BE COMPROMISED BUT THE DRIVER WILL RETAIN STEERING CONTROL.

Consequence

THE SCREW MAY EVENTUALLY COME OUT OF THE STEERING GEAR COVER. IF LARGE STEERING INPUTS ARE MADE WITH THE COVER SCREW MISSING THE PINION SHAFT MAY COME OUT OF THE STEERING GEAR RESULTING IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT WHETHER THE STEERING GEAR COVER SCREW IS LOOSE AND WILL BE RETIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A COVER PLATE TO PREVENT THE SCREW FROM POSSIBLY COMING OUT OF THE STEERING GEAR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TAKATA RECALL. AFTER THE CRASH THE AIRBAG WENT OUT BUT NOT INFLATED. I WAS ON A HIGHWAY AND BECAUSE OF A WATER BUMP THE VEHICLE MOVES AND CRASH WITH THE HIGHWAY DIVISION THROWING THE VEHICLE TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND STOPED INMEDIATELY. AFTER THAT I REMOVED VERY EASY THE AIRBAG AND WALK AWAY FROM…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · March 6, 2017 · crash

“DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE ENGINE REVED TO HIGH RPMS AND LOST POWER. THERE WERE TWO BABIES IN THE CAR. WE WERE IN THE CARPOOL LANE AND WITH NO POWER WE HAD TO CROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC AND WAIT ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY WITH BABIES FOR TOW TRUCK. WAS TOWED TO A FRIENDS AUTO SHOP WHERE WE WERE TOLD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 27, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 10, 2014

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE AIR CONDITIONER BLEW HOT AIR AND THE DRIVER SIDE BLINKER LIGHT FLASHED RAPIDLY AT TIMES. THERE WAS ALSO A BURNING ODOR WHEN DRIVING UPHILL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITHIN THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 20, 2016 · fire

“MY CAR WAS IN GARAGE RUNNING IN PARK. STEPPED OUT OF VEHICLE , WAS STANDING OUTSIDE DOOR. CAR SHOT BACKWARD OUT OF GARAGE, ONTO DRIVEWAY. NEVER SAW ANYTHING LIKE IT. MAKE A SHARP TURN WITH BACK END COMING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND FACING TO THE RIGHT OF MY GARAGE. (MY TWO LEGS RUN OVER BY THE VEHICLE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · July 9, 2013 · crash

2009 Nissan Rogue — common questions

Is the 2009 Nissan Rogue reliable?

It is close to typical for the Rogue: 433 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2009 Rogue problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (101 complaints), transmission (101 complaints), engine (35 complaints).

Does the 2009 Nissan Rogue have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2009 Nissan Rogue. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan Rogue years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Rogue years to avoid are 2018, 2023, 2017, 2013, 2016, 2015, 2019, 2021. The cleanest record among Rogue years belongs to 1999.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.