2008 Nissan Rogue engine problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Nissan Rogue — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On February 6, 2025, while driving at highway speed, the lower radiator hose ruptured, causing complete coolant loss. The CVT transmission overheated, seized, and the engine was destroyed. Vehicle lost motive power at speed without warning. Repair estimate: $20,356.16. Vehicle declared total loss…”
filed Apr 25, 2026
“3rd attempt to Nissan . I have a 2008 Nissan rogue with recalls that have not been repaired. Plate is [XXX]. This has caused the recall issue of the transmission to fail. The car runs but is not safe. They stated this should be repaired at no charge along with the other recalls. contact me at…”
filed Jan 1, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Rogue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 6 | 20% |
| 2025 Rogue | 8 | 5% |
| 2024 Rogue | 52 | 29% |
| 2023 Rogue | 261 | 39% |
| 2022 Rogue | 130 | 52% |
| 2021 Rogue | 47 | 17% |
| 2020 Rogue | 7 | 5% |
| 2019 Rogue | 17 | 5% |
| 2018 Rogue | 57 | 9% |
| 2017 Rogue | 70 | 12% |
| 2016 Rogue | 64 | 12% |
| 2015 Rogue | 56 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Nissan Rogue
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.