Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Nissan Rogue owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
After driving roughly two hours on highway in stop and go rush hour traffic, our 2008 Nissan Rogue lost its ability to accelerate and the RPM would go only slightly above 2000. There were no dashboard warning lights. We pulled over at a rest stop and turned off the engine for ten minutes but the problem persisted. We had to get off the freeway and take back roads out of concern for our safety. We reached our destination, the then car sat for several hours and behaved normally for about an hour on the way back, but then the problem recurred. We only drove short distances for the next month, but on our next long drive the same thing happened again. Our mechanic found no engine codes and does not know what is causing the problem. This all happened only about 3000 miles after we had a new OEM transmission installed. …
I have a 2008 Nissan rogue The cruise control light keeps blinking can't find the issue tire pressure light stays on. My driver side door handle will not open the door. Other than that my car runs fine
Sudden loss of power after driving on highway for a few hours. Car does not go above 2500 RPM or 50MPH. Shutting car off for a few minutes fixes the problem until it happens again a few hours pater.
After driving 2.5 - 3hrs of highway driving would not accelerate (increase in speed ). I have been in intersections and the car would not accelerate which is a very serious safety concern. I have to travel to alabama and florida several times each year from my home in south carolina and this has happened when trying to pass large16 wheeler trucks or just keep up with traffic flow. To do this when traveling at speeds of 65 - 70 miles per hr. Has concerned me, it is a serious safety matter. It could easily cause a serious crash and death. On a resent trip(July /2015) to alabama on I-65 traveling at speeds on 70+ my car started to decelerate to down it was near 50 miles per hour, I pulled off highway and turned my car off. I have checked to make sure it is not over heating, which it is not. The temp. Gauge is below the half mark and the RPM gauge will not move past 2.5. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle randomly failed to accelerate. While driving at a high rate of speed, the vehicle slowed down without warning. The dealer (faulkner Nissan, 3925 paxton street, harrisburg, pa 17111, [phone]) performed several diagnostic tests and repairs per TSB: 0918a, such as replaced the valve body assembly per a consumer affairs case, replaced the continuously variable transmission (CVT) control valve assembly, one coolant ring, one gasket, the oil pan seal lip, reset the fluid level, and other repairs; however, they failed to provide a permanent remedy. In addition, it was stated that the TSB: 14002a repair of the oil cooler kit and the accelerator pedal assembly needed to be replaced. …
Today I was driving on the highway going a steady speed of about 70 MPH for about 30-40 consecutive minutes. My 2008 Nissan Rogue sl began to decelerate slowly. I began to press gradually on the gas pedal. As I did this, the car made a weird sound as if it was trying to shut off. At this point my foot was pressed to the floor on the gas pedal and the cars RPM was going as high as 4000 but the car itself was not accelerating over 50 MPH. All of this happening while I was on the highway at around 6:30 pm. I could have easily gotten into an accident. This is not the first time this has happen either. A few times I have been at a complete stop at a red light or coming off of the highway ramp and the car will take 10-15 seconds to accelerate and take off! This is seriously dangerous but can also be quite annoying for the car behind me. …
We were driving back home when my husband noticed that the car would not accelerate above 65 MPH. This occurred about halfway home, so about 200 miles into our drive back home (of the 350 mile total). The car was not overheated, nor was it making noise. He would put his foot down all the way on the accelerator, as if he wanted to go full speed and it would not respond. There weren't any warning lights lit up on the console, and it was not overheated. We immediately called our local Honda dealer and explained the problem we were having. They said we could take the car into them, but we would have to pay $150 just for the inspection of the vehicle, and they confirmed there wasn't a recall so we would also have to foot the bill for the repairs. We stopped to eat and calm our nerves and got back on the road. …
Our car initially would not accelerate from the lights, seemed like it would not go into gear. Thankfully we were able to get off the road as it was on ca 99 , a pretty busy road. After a restart it seemed fine, until the next day when we were driving home to south lake tahoe. The transmission went into limp mode and would not go over 3000rpm, particularly dangerous as we were driving up a mountain road at night . Since then we have driven it very little, but it jolts regularly while driving. This is the second time we have experienced such symptoms and the second transmission in this vehicle. The original transmission was replaced at 69273 miles, vehicle now has129000.
I was driving on I-5 from los angeles traveling about 65mph. I had been driving for about 55min when my vehicle RPM's started to increase and my MPH's started to decrease. I tried to push the gas pedal down to accelerate but just the RPM's would rev up and car kept losing speed. I had to pull over various times and let the car sit while off for about 20-25 min before I could drive safely again. This only lasted for about an hour at the most before I would have the same problem again and have to pull over to let the car sit for a while. Also I checked all fluids when I pulled over and everything was at optimal level as required. The car was not over heating either.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while reversing from a residential garage, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle stopped moving when it crashed into several objects on the road, into a tree and then stalled. The failure occurred on two occasions. When the second incident occurred the driver received injuries to the back and was not taken to the hospital. The police were not notified and a report was not filed. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed him that there was no evidence of a failure during diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 28,835.
Acceleration complaints in other Rogue years
Frequently asked questions
How common are acceleration problems on the 2008 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA has 51 complaints about the speed control & acceleration of the 2008 Nissan Rogue, 12% of the model year's 429 complaints. The component named most often is accelerator pedal (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2008 Nissan Rogue acceleration problems?
No. NHTSA lists no speed control & acceleration recall for the 2008 Nissan Rogue, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2008 Nissan Rogue acceleration problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 85,000 miles, and 7% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to speed control & acceleration problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.