Most common 2009 Nissan Rogue problems
Share of the 320 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Rogue complaints by model year
Best Rogue years: 2020, 2012, 2011. Years to avoid: 2023, 2025, 2024, 2018, 2017. Compare all years →
2009 Nissan Rogue recalls (3)
Electrical system
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.
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.
Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)
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.
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.
Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
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.
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…
What 2009 Nissan Rogue owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 101 →
I contacted Nissan July 2018 and was told there were no reports of the issue I was having... Unfortunately what I've experienced seems to be common. I occasionally work as a self employed artist and on long trips my Rogue will refuse to speed up. It doesn't matter how hard I press the gas pedal. It's like something isn't connecting. Nissan said they couldn't find any reports of this happening but I see many complaints. The suv refuses to go over 20mph, sometimes even lower. This issue has put my life at risk many times and I'm wondering what it will take for something to change!? It happened going uphill multiple times and seems to happen when traffic is at a stop and go. The only recall issue I saw had to do with snow and salt getting in somewhere. This seems to happen when it's warmer outside.
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving up an incline at various speeds, the stalled while depressing the accelerator. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the rotor was replaced on the passenger's side front however, the failure persisted. The contact was referred by another mechanic to an authorized dealer to schedule an appointment for the vehicle to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Air bags all 101 →
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated, and the "Passenger Air Bag Off" warning message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with occupant sensor unit failure. The front passenger seat and the occupant sensor unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer, Nissan of Melbourne (440 S Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901) and Mike Erdman Nissan (4640 FL-520, Cocoa, FL 32926) were made aware of the failure and informed the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000. …
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light was flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the occupant classification system sensor needing to be replaced in the passenger's side seat cushion. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the Vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 84,200.
Engine & cooling all 35 →
I have had my car for four years now, and early this last year, my engine light came on, had it checked out, and they stated I had a leak near my gas cap, so they advised me to purchase a new gas cap, because the suction was go on the old one, I did that, and the next day, I though came back on, I went back to them, and they stated that the way that the leak is, overtime I got gas, I would need to push in the cap and that should seal it. Needless to say that didn't work, it been months later and I have had four different parts related on the vehicle that did not need replacing and my light is still on! They can't figure out what is cause it to come on. The other issue is that my car will not accelerate up hills, I have to have the RPM's on 4 or 5 just to get the car up the hill, and then going down the hill, I car sound like something is wrong. …
My transmission got stuck in 1st gear when pulling out onto a busy road, causing me to have pull over and almost getting hit by other vehicles, when I took it to my mechanic and then a licensed Nissan dealership I was informed it was the transmission and furthermore informed that on the consumer affairs Nissan website it states they have had many problems with this transmission and doubled the warranty from 60,000 miles to 120,000 miles due to this defective transmission, on not just my model and year but over 8 years and 3 different models of nissans however because I was 5000 miles over the warranty they would not help me pay for the $3586 I had to pay to make the vehicle driveable and secondly what if this transmission would have gotten stuck or went out on a hwy where I was doing 65 MPH Nissan should also be responsible for the cost for getting this defective product fixed I call …
2009 Nissan Rogue engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 22 / 27 / 24 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | 4WD/AWD | 21 / 26 / 23 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Nissan Rogue a good car?
Based on 320 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 Rogue rates better than average: 42% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Rogue at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Nissan Rogue?
The transmission & drivetrain — 101 complaints, 32% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the air bags (101) and engine & cooling (35).
How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Rogue have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2009 Nissan Rogue, the most recent from January 26, 2015 (electrical system). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Rogue?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020, 2012 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2023, 2025, 2024, 2018 and 2017. See the full Nissan Rogue years comparison.
At what mileage do 2009 Nissan Rogue problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 81,000 miles; 22% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.