KnownCarProblems2009 Nissan Rogue Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 320 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Nissan Rogue, most often about the transmission (32% of complaints, typically around 95,500 miles). It is 11th of 20 Rogue model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2009 Nissan Rogue problems
Transmission
101 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 95,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
When I was traveling on the highway for over an hour going 80 MPH, the vechicle quickly deccelerated and when I stepped on the pedal for gas all the way to the floor it did not accelerate. It was very scary since there were are traveling behind me and I was afraid they would crash into me. This has happened every time…
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan rouge. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Air bags
101 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the occupant restraint sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. While driving at 55 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side air bag control assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
Engine
35 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a complete loss of engine power without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate…
While driving the vehicle up hills or during hot days, the vehicle will suddenly ignore the gas pedal and slow down. This becomes treacherous on long drives that involve going over hills or mountains as they car will slow to under 40mph and will not respond to the gas pedal. After bringing my vehicle to the…
Speed control
26 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 79,500 miles.
My 2009 Nissan Rogue is having problems with being unable to accelerate when going up an incline with speeds of 55mph and above. This has been an ongoing problem for almost a year. I'll be doing 60-75mph and then I notice that my foot is on the floor board and I'm losing speed. The first time this happened (july 11…
While driving home from wa to ca I noticed while driving up the great vine my 2009 Nissan Rogue started to decelerate from 70 MPH to 45-55 MPH, I had my foot pressed pedal to the metal with no acceleration. The vehicle just made it but while at another slight hill my vehicle did the same thing however this time it…
Electrical
26 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. While driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The failure recurred two times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v032000…
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. While driving at 55 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side air bag control assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
Body and structure
24 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
On dec.30 2013 went to open front drivers side door and heard a pop and door would not open, had to crawl through passenger side to open door. The next day went to open passenger side door and same thing happened. I took off door panel and could see where the cables had come off. Took to the dealer and they said on…
Takata recall. After the crash the airbag went out but not inflated. I was on a highway and because of a water bump the vehicle moves and crash with the highway division throwing the vehicle to the emergency lane and stoped inmediately. After that I removed very easy the airbag and walk away from the vehicle…
Fuel system
23 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles.
While driving home from wa to ca I noticed while driving up the great vine my 2009 Nissan Rogue started to decelerate from 70 MPH to 45-55 MPH, I had my foot pressed pedal to the metal with no acceleration. The vehicle just made it but while at another slight hill my vehicle did the same thing however this time it…
While driving in heavy traffic this car slowed down and would not accelerate when the accelerator was depressed. According to the dealer from which I purchased the car there is an apparent problem with the CVT transmission when it over heats, it shuts down and will not allow acceleration. This is also stated in the…
Other or unspecified
21 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles.
I recentley took my car into the shop becuase my sunroof was off aligned but the guy pressed some button to try and reset it himself instead of sending it into the shop to have it inspected the right way. So I needed to travel out of town for an family emergency and while on the highway my sunroof exploded while…
I have a 2009 Nissan Rogue. I have had this vehicle since 2012 and it just came to my attention, while I was in park, in my driveway when my 6 yr old was asking my about what the letters next to the gear shifter meant when he grabbed the shifter, engaged the button and pulled it down into reverse without me applying…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Nissan Rogue recalls
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: shaft pitman
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2009 Nissan Rogue
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Rogue?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (101 complaints, typically around 95,500 miles); air bags (101 complaints, typically around 82,000 miles); engine (35 complaints, typically around 73,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Rogue have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 26, 2015 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Nissan Rogue?
- It is 11th of 20 Rogue model years by number of complaints, with 320 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.