2009 Nissan Rogue problems
Owners have filed 433 complaints about the 2009 Nissan Rogue with NHTSA. Air bags account for 23.3% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 23.3%.
Complaints433
Crashes10
Fires8
Injuries2
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 23.3% · 101
Power train 23.3% · 101
Engine 6.9% · 30
Vehicle speed control 6.0% · 26
Electrical system 6.0% · 26
Structure 5.8% · 25
Unknown or other 4.8% · 21
Seats 3.9% · 17
Severity
Of those complaints, 10 describe a crash, 8 describe a fire and 2 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 18 model years of the Nissan Rogue in this data, 2009 sits 12th by complaint volume. 2018 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 12 in the last three years against 44 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 80,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the failure recurred. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 08v521000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in a recall. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 151,600. Air bags · reported at 151,600 miles
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. The failure mileage was 77,978. Updated 09/18/15*lj updated 11/08/2017 Air bags · reported at 77,978 miles
Blinking airbag light on dashboard. Took it to the dealer they charged $115 for inspection and said that passenger seat cushion needs to be changed which has ocs sensor built in, which would cost additional $1965. This is a common problem with all Nissan Rogue 2009 and the company must recall to resolve this as if the airbags do not deploy in case of accident it could cause serious injuries or death Air bags · reported at 180,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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