2009 Nissan Rogue Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#13 most-complained of 19 Rogue years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2009 Nissan Rogue has a complaint index of 33 and ranks 13th worst out of 19 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Rogue years. NHTSA lists 320 complaints and 3 recalls, with airbags and transmission/powertrain issues tied as the top problem areas.
- Complaints
- 320
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 5
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23.5
- 21.5 city / 26.5 hwy
Top 2009 Nissan Rogue problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags101 (32%)
- Transmission & Powertrain101 (32%)
- Engine50 (16%)
- Structure & Body47 (15%)
- Electrical System28 (9%)
- Other25 (8%)
- Fuel System23 (7%)
- Brakes11 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (3%)
- Steering9 (3%)
What owners report
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during crashes, including a Takata-related recall case where the airbag did not inflate on impact.
- Owners describe the vehicle catching fire, in one case shortly after being parked with no prior warning indicator.
- Electrical problems included a fuse and relay panel failure that caused hot air from the air conditioner and a rapidly flashing turn signal along with a burning odor.
- One owner reported sudden loss of acceleration while changing lanes, resulting in a crash.
- A driver-side wheel well seal cracked, allowing water to collect on the floor of the car over time.
- Airbag warning lights stayed on while steering wheel radio controls stopped working.
2009 Nissan Rogue recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V032000Jan 26, 2015Electrical System468,815 vehicles
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. 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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 10V401000Sep 10, 2010Other7,948 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 09V411000Oct 19, 2009Steering163,659 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
2009 Nissan Rogue fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21.5 MPG
- Highway
- 26.5 MPG
- Combined
- 23.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,750
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2009 compared with other Rogue years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Nissan Rogue reliable?
- Compared to other Rogue model years, the 2009 rates "Good" with a complaint index of 33, ranking 13th worst of 19 years tracked. It has fewer reported problems than most later Rogue years like 2016-2018 and 2023, which carry "Avoid" verdicts.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Rogue?
- NHTSA data shows airbags and transmission/powertrain issues each account for 32% of complaints, followed by engine problems at 16% and structure/body issues at 15%.
- Does the 2009 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Rogue: a steering gear housing cover screw that could loosen, a Garmin GPS battery overheating issue, and an electrical kick panel wiring harness connector problem. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What mileage do problems typically show up at on the 2009 Rogue?
- Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 81,000 miles. Transmission and powertrain issues showed up later, at a median of 95,400 miles, while structure and body complaints appeared earlier, at 66,348 miles.
- What year Nissan Rogue should I avoid?
- Based on complaint index, the 2023 Rogue ranks worst at 100, followed by 2017 at 94 and 2018 at 89, all rated "Avoid." The 2009 Rogue is not among the years to avoid.