2008 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

36Engine complaints

8.4%Of all 429 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN129 · 30.1%

AIR BAGS122 · 28.4%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL50 · 11.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM42 · 9.8%

ENGINE36 · 8.4%

Share of the 429 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Nissan Rogue overview page.

What owners report

“THE CVT TRANSMISSION IN THE 2008 NISSAN ROGUE IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE CAR LOSES ACCELERATION AFTER TRAVELING A DISTANCE (OVER 40 MILES) AND WHEN IT…”NHTSA complaint 10519859 — filed 06/14/2013

“I WAS TURNING FROM A RESIDENTIAL STREET ONTO A MAIN ROAD, WHEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE THE CAR RED LINED, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. I…”NHTSA complaint 10519743 — filed 06/13/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Rogue have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Nissan Rogue: 36 of 429 complaints on file (8.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Nissan Rogue have in total?

429 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.