Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2009 Nissan Rogue owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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 the vehicle .seatbelts locked.
Vehicle speed does not apply to this situation. The handle on the passenger door freezes or it sprung, inside the handle itself. We have had this problem fixed 3 times now since 2013, if you check there are thousands of 2009/2010 Nissan rogues that have this same issue why? We were told by a person at one of the Nissan dealerships that there appears to be weakness in the handles mechanism. This could be very dangerous should there be a fire, accident etc, and someone needed to get a person out of that side of the car. As it is now you can not open the door from the outside! My husband has had it fixed 3 times and we feel this has got to be a recall issue due to the recurrence of the handle breaking over and over. Not to mention so many others having the same issue. It is my contention that it should be fixed by Nissan and not paid for by us this time. …
During ice and snowy conditions the outside door handle mechanism fails not allowing you to open the door from the outside. It has happened 3 times on the drivers door and once on the passenger door. To fix the problem you have to take apart the door and re hook up a cable. There seems to be a VIN number recall for this but it doesn't include my Rogue. Took it to the dealer to have it fixed and they wanted to charge 600 dollars for their flawed mechanism on 1 side!!! Major pain to have to open the door from the passenger side or reach over the seat to open the door from the inside. Seems to be a safety issue that Nissan should fix when they know it is an issue with other Nissan vehicles. Not happy with Nissan or their service. The last time it occurred was 12/18/2015. But it has happened the last 3 winters and I fixed it .
Both front doors will not open from the outside after being exposed to freezing temperatures in our driveway overnight. Despite having only 44,000 miles on the odometer we were told by a Nissan rep that they would not repair the car. If we want the car fixed we were told by the Nissan dealer the cost would be about $700. Because the doors will not open from the outside it is a safety hazard in the event we were incapacitated inside the car,or a child were to get stuck inside the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. While the vehicle was stationary, the passenger door would not open when prompted. The contact stated that the passenger door would not open even while unlocked. The vehicle was repaired and the inside of the door panel was removed, but the failure recurred. The parts that were replaced were unknown. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
My 2009 Rogue air bag light came on and I took it to the dealership. They said it would be $2200 to fix and that if I was in a wreck the air bags May or May not work. I'm seeing a lot of people have this issue and it's a huge safety concern that Nissan needs to address. I will never buy another Nissan. The sensor that need to be replaced is in the car seat. Why was it designed like that??? Stupid!
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. While the vehicle was in park, both front doors failed to open manually or with the key fob. The contact had to enter the vehicle by using the rear door. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000. Updated 6/3/15 updated 10/3/2017
Rear bumper came unattached on I-24, 70mph zone, on right side. Nissan and auto dealer refused to repair or investigate due to expired warranty. Owned the vehicle for one year. No accidents (none reported on car fax) both are stating I am at fault for bumper coming apart. I did not hit anything nor has anyone hit me. ## VIN passed ## Nissan Rogue sl ##
The door handle on the driver side froze and won't open this is a safety recall but is only covered once and is a recurring problem for the 2009 cars . Driver side door won't open from the outside only the inside once it freezes it requires labor hours to tear apart the door to fix it.
I purchased the vehicle from a reputable used car dealer used. The vehicle seemed OK very nice interior exterior appearance. On the test drive the vehicle would not shift into second or third , the dealer agreed to pay for a transmission flush. The next day when I got I n the car to drive to the Nissan dealer to have the transmission service done, I noticed the vehicle being erratic, it felt like a tire out of round or a suspension issue. When I got to the dealer I noticed the brand new tires the dealer had installed were worn on the outside. So I had them check it out , the vehicle was out of alignment. Then I noticed the oil that had been put in the vehicle was wrong 10w20 instead of 10w30. While at the Nissan dealer they performed the recall on the harness in the door. They also noticed the tires low and performed and alignment. …
Body complaints in other Rogue years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2009 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the body & structure of the 2009 Nissan Rogue, 8% of the model year's 320 complaints. The component named most often is body (15 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2009 Nissan Rogue body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2009 Nissan Rogue, though it has 3 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 2009 Nissan Rogue body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 66,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 1 fire and 0 injuries to body & structure 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.