2008 Nissan Rogue Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2008 Nissan Rogue, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 86,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bag” (56% of reports).
- 129air bags complaints
- 86,000median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,650typical repair cost reported by owners
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 72 of 129 complaints (56%)
- Passenger seat: mentioned in 34 of 129 complaints (26%)
- Bags electrical: mentioned in 14 of 129 complaints (11%)
- Airbag flashing: mentioned in 8 of 129 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical air bags repair on the 2008 Nissan Rogue at $2,650, and half of them between $2,150 and $3,150.
Based on 19 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 103 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 129 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Nissan Rogue air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Rogue | 2 | 1% | 12,100 |
| 2024 Rogue | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2023 Rogue | 7 | 1% | 36,998 |
| 2022 Rogue | 5 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Rogue | 14 | 5% | 96,000 |
| 2020 Rogue | 8 | 5% | 47,500 |
| 2019 Rogue | 8 | 2% | 56,000 |
| 2018 Rogue | 32 | 5% | 42,250 |
| 2017 Rogue | 72 | 12% | 17,650 |
| 2016 Rogue | 62 | 11% | 33,000 |
| 2015 Rogue | 99 | 18% | 40,000 |
| 2014 Rogue | 74 | 17% | 30,000 |
| 2013 Rogue | 90 | 15% | 67,500 |
| 2012 Rogue | 41 | 13% | 61,000 |
| 2011 Rogue | 45 | 12% | 90,000 |
| 2010 Rogue | 39 | 14% | 60,000 |
| 2009 Rogue | 101 | 32% | 82,000 |
| 2008 Rogue | 129 | 30% | 86,000 |
| 2007 Rogue | 1 | 100% | 82,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:software; air bags
Problem: 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 equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
Risk: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I have a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The air bag light came on, blinking red around 3 weeks ago. It has been red blinking continuously whenever the vehicle is on since then. I brought the car to my local auto repair shop to check it. They hooked up to it and discovered the issue. They said the code was…
A light on my car's dashboard started flashing, indicating a problem with the airbag. This started after two days of not driving.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving on Highway I-10 at 65 MPH, there was an extremely loud popping sound coming from the vehicle. The contact immediately pulled over, assuming there was a failure with the tire. Upon further investigation with her parents, it…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Nissan Rogues have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 129 owner complaints about air bags for the 2008 Nissan Rogue (30% of the 429 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Nissan Rogue air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 86,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the 2008 Nissan Rogue?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,650 (half paid between $2,150 and $3,150), from 19 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2008 Nissan Rogue?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 72 of 129 complaints, followed by “passenger seat” (34).
Other 2008 Nissan Rogue problems
See all 2008 Nissan Rogue problems or air bags problems across all Rogue years.