2009 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems

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

30Engine complaints

9.4%Of all 320 complaints

#3Most-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

AIR BAGS99 · 30.9%

POWER TRAIN98 · 30.6%

ENGINE30 · 9.4%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL26 · 8.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25 · 7.8%

Share of the 320 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Nissan Rogue overview page.

What owners report

“CAR TRANSMISSION MAKES WHINING SOUND. AS YOU DRIVE UP AN INCLINE IT GETS WORSE. CAR SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. YOU ARE FORCED TO PULL OVER…”NHTSA complaint 10669079 — filed 12/30/2014

“VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION WHILE CHANGING LANES AND CRASHED WITH ANOTHER FASTER CAR.”NHTSA complaint 10629661 — filed 08/31/2014

“THE CAR WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" UNEXPECTEDLY AND DOES NOT MOVE. NISSAN'S OLDER CVT TRANSMISSION GETS HOT AND TO PROTECT ITSELF, NISSAN HAS IT PROGRAMMED…”NHTSA complaint 10626619 — filed 08/20/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Nissan Rogue have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Nissan Rogue: 30 of 320 complaints on file (9.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Nissan Rogue have in total?

320 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 1 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.