Is the 2008 Nissan Rogue a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
C6.5/10
The 2008 Nissan Rogue offers practicality and decent fuel economy, but its CVT issues can be a dealbreaker if not addressed.
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Pros
- Compact and easy to maneuver
- Reasonably good fuel economy
- Comfortable seating for daily commutes
Cons
- CVT reliability concerns
- Limited power compared to competitors
- Aging interior design
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
22 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,500/yr
Expected lifespan
200,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- CVT transmission problems
- Suspension components wear
- Brake wear issues
- Average interior material quality
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (5)
The 2008 Nissan Rogue has 5 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Air Bags (campaign 08V521000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Tires — Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems — NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, M…
- Steering — Gear Box — Shaft Pitman — 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 COMPROMISE…
- Equipment — Electrical — Navigational System(Global Positioning System) — 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.…
- Air Bags — NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPE…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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