2009 Nissan Rogue: common problems and reliability
One of the better Rogue years.
320 owner complaints, most about air bags. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2009 Rogue?The 2009 Nissan Rogue has 320 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and power train.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Nissan Rogue vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Rogue years only. How we score it
Is 2009 a good year for the Rogue?
Across the 20 Rogue model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2007) to 1,072 (2015). With 320 complaints, the 2009 Rogue sits about the same as the model's median of 336.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2009 Rogue
electrical system
Campaign 15V032000Nissan 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.
steering:gear box:shaft pitman
Campaign 09V411000NISSAN 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.
equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Campaign 10V401000NISSAN 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Rogue. See the full Rogue owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Rogue listings typically run $12,189–$20,410.
Other Rogue model years
Compare every Rogue year side by side to see how 2009 ranks against the rest.
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