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2008 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems

NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Nissan Rogue, 18% of all 429 complaints for this model year. That is #10 highest engine complaint count among 19 Rogue model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 90,225 miles.

Engine complaints
78
18% of 429
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
90,225 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Nissan Rogue engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 2, 2010, latest Apr 25, 2026.

2008 Nissan Rogue engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter62010 Q42012 Q32014 Q22015 Q22016 Q42017 Q42019 Q22023 Q1
78 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q4 to 2026 Q2; peak 2014 Q2 (6).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Rogue model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 200878 (18%)
  3. 200950 (16%)
  4. 201098 (35%)
  5. 201194 (26%)
  6. 201276 (24%)
  7. 2013167 (27%)
  8. 201481 (18%)
  9. 201572 (13%)
  10. 201686 (16%)
  11. 2017103 (17%)
  12. 201891 (14%)
  13. 201936 (11%)
  14. 202013 (9%)
  15. 202167 (23%)
  16. 2022174 (73%)
  17. 2023410 (57%)
  18. 202478 (39%)
  19. 202511 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Rogue have engine problems?
NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Nissan Rogue, 18% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,225 miles.
Which Nissan Rogue year has the most engine complaints?
The 2023 Nissan Rogue has the most engine complaints (410), compared with 78 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Nissan Rogue?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Rogue is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.