2008 Nissan Rogue Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2008 Nissan Rogue, 36% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 85,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “cvt transmission” (23% of reports).
- 156power train complaints
- 85,500median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $5,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 55%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.
- CVT transmission: mentioned in 36 of 156 complaints (23%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2008 Nissan Rogue at $5,400, and half of them between $5,200 and $5,800.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2019), 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 power train problems happen?
Based on 140 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 156 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Nissan Rogue power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 7 | 13% | 1,587 |
| 2025 Rogue | 5 | 3% | 437 |
| 2024 Rogue | 44 | 20% | 53,000 |
| 2023 Rogue | 79 | 11% | 16,500 |
| 2022 Rogue | 38 | 16% | 50,485 |
| 2021 Rogue | 27 | 9% | 48,000 |
| 2020 Rogue | 4 | 3% | 2,275 |
| 2019 Rogue | 23 | 7% | 23,570 |
| 2018 Rogue | 47 | 7% | 38,590 |
| 2017 Rogue | 123 | 21% | 56,773 |
| 2016 Rogue | 176 | 32% | 74,938 |
| 2015 Rogue | 140 | 25% | 70,000 |
| 2014 Rogue | 115 | 26% | 75,000 |
| 2013 Rogue | 314 | 51% | 79,348 |
| 2012 Rogue | 136 | 43% | 80,500 |
| 2011 Rogue | 189 | 52% | 84,077 |
| 2010 Rogue | 124 | 44% | 73,476 |
| 2009 Rogue | 101 | 32% | 95,400 |
| 2008 Rogue | 156 | 36% | 85,500 |
| 1999 Rogue | 1 | 100% | 97,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2008 Nissan Rogue. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
My CVT transmission is having major problems and I need to check if there is a recall please email [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Will not go up hill only 40 mph had the transmission rebuild still only 40 mph
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Nissan Rogues have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 156 owner complaints about power train for the 2008 Nissan Rogue (36% 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 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 85,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2008 Nissan Rogue?
Owners report a typical cost of $5,400 (half paid between $5,200 and $5,800), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2008 Nissan Rogue?
The most frequent phrase is “cvt transmission”, in 36 of 156 complaints.
Other 2008 Nissan Rogue problems
See all 2008 Nissan Rogue problems or power train problems across all Rogue years.