10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
87,502 miles

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2008 Nissan Rogue steering problems

steering problem

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2008 Nissan Rogue Owner Comments

problem #14

Nov 012021

Rogue

  • 95,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light was flashing off and on. Also, while turning the steering wheel in either direction, there was a creaking sound coming from the steering column. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 08V521000 (Air Bag) and 09V411000 (Steering). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 95,000.

- Manchester Township, NJ, USA

problem #13

Dec 122023

Rogue

  • miles
3rd attempt to Nissan. I have a 2008 Nissan rogue with recalls that have not been repaired. Plate is [XXX]. This has caused the recall issue of the transmission to fail. The car runs but is not safe. They stated this should be repaired at no charge along with the other recalls. contact me at 256.679.6254 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #12

Mar 132023

Rogue

  • 178,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the horn started blaring. The contact became aware that the instrument panel and steering wheel was on fire. The Fire Department was contacted and arrived and extinguished the fire. The contact stated that there were no injuries sustained. A Police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,000.

- Genoa, IL, USA

problem #11

Nov 092021

Rogue

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

AWD Lock kicking on by its self while driving. Catilac converter issues.

- Ronceverte, WV, USA

problem #10

Sep 222021

Rogue

  • miles
I bought Rogue on the 17th of Sept, 2021. 5 days later something in front on passenger side made noise and my steering wheel went to the right. Mechanic said it was rack and pinion that came loose. It was 2 miles after I got off freeway. I could have killed someone! Or myself.

- Pleasant Hill, IA, USA

problem #9

Jan 152012

Rogue

  • 42,000 miles
My 2008 Nissan Rogue steering wheel is becoming tight to turn and my horn does not work. There is a recall number 09V411000 steering-gear box shaft pitman and the recall did'nt include my vehicle and my vehicle has a manufacture defect. This is a great safety issue because if the pinion shaft come out of the steering gear it will result in a complete loss of steering control and risk the chances of a crash involving my safety and the safty of others.

- Calumet City, IL, USA

problem #8

Aug 112019

Rogue

  • 120,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vdc and traction control indicators illuminated prior to the failure. Once restarted, the vehicle resumed normal operation. Also, while making turns, the steering wheel made a strange sound. The vehicle was taken to faulkner Nissan of harrisburg (3925 paxton St, harrisburg, pa 17111, 717-558-8220) where it was diagnosed that the electronic coupling failed. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 36672455. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

problem #7

Jan 292018

Rogue

  • 231,910 miles
My wife was driving on a highway at the speed of 55 miles when out the no where the steering wheel look for about 10 seconds can't turns left or right likely the road ahead was straight and nothing bad happens I think Nissan needs to do something before someone gets hurt or kil it is not the first time this happens whith this cars

- North Wilkesboro, NC, USA

problem #6

Jul 012017

Rogue

  • 130,000 miles
The vehicle stopped honking while in motion, and when taken to a service center, we were advised that the coil that controls the electric panel stopped working. At the moment, the vehicle does not honk, cruise control does not work, and the electric dashboard turns on and off randomly while in movement. Recall number 09V-411

- Laredo, TX, USA

problem #5

Mar 312015

Rogue 4-cyl

  • 106,000 miles
I was stopped at a red light and I noticed that my steering wheel jerked slightly then the ps light came on and I didn't know what had happened until I had to make a left turn. After that I drove it to the closest place to have them look at it and this operation printed me out a report called NHTSA campaign and told me to take it to the St. Charles Nissan dealer. On my way there the ps light was off and I was able to drive it there with no issues. The employee at Nissan that helped me said he was able to look at it and told me there wasn't anything wrong with the power steering. He called it a glitch. I was able to drive from the dealer back to work with no problems. After work the ps light came back on when I was on the highway. I went to my friends house to pick up my son and I stayed for a few hours. When I got back in my car the ps light was off and remained off until the next morning right when I pulled into the driveway at work. It has remained on since then and has not turned off. The campaign states that it's for Nissan Rogue's 2008-2009 vehicles but when the dealer put in my VIN it did not show up for my model, however the models that it does show up for is the same vehicle as mine with the same power steering issue. I would like Nissan to take full responsibility for covering all parts and labor to repair my vehicle.

- Warrenville, IL, USA

problem #4

Feb 232015

Rogue

  • 120,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the steering wheel made an abnormal noise when making turns. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and it was determined that steering gear housing had become loose. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V411000 (steering).the failure mileage was 120,000.

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #3

Oct 092014

Rogue 4-cyl

  • 113,000 miles
Mechanic claims that as he was backing my car up into a parking space and out of no where the steering wheel violently jerked hurting his finger. Then when they took it out for a text drive, going about 10 mph, the steering wheel completely locked up and they were unable to turn it left or right.

- Stafford, VA, USA

problem #2

Oct 222012

Rogue

  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, she heard an abnormal whining noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and offered to cover one month of her vehicle payments. In addition, the contact stated that she could hear a popping noise in the steering wheel and the air pressure warning light would illuminate randomly. The failure and current mileage was 69,000.

- Rosharon, TX, USA

problem #1

Jan 012010

Rogue

  • 20,123 miles
On the early morning of 12/31/09, the car I was driving is a Nissan Rogue 2008.I was making a left turn from braddock rd to danbury forest dr, I lost control of the steering wheel. It kept going around and fortunately, the cars coming from the opposite side of the road were able to use their brakes and avoid a terrible accident. At that time I thought it was an ice on the ground. Later on, 01/01/10, driving on route 50 and making a left turn onto annandale rd. Once again, I lost control of the steering wheel. I tried to make a right or left turn, the steering wheel I tried to take the car off of the road to avoid an accident. At that time, the cars were passing by. On Friday early morning, the car was towed to the sheehy Nissan dealer which is located at 6727 loisdale rd. Springfield, va. 22150. On Saturday morning, I went to report the incident. Later on of the same day, the mechanic called to informed that a part of the steering was broken and they will be ordering and fix it by Wednesday. I'm very disappointed with this car. It is new and many parts of it are continually falling. If I'm alive it is not because of the safety of the car. It is a miracle. This two incidents, are not the first with this type of car. Approximately, two months ago, I was driving when the shift stick got stuck and it starter making a loud noise every time I waited to turn either side. I took the car to the same dealer and the mechanic told me it was a boot from the shift stick that got loose. I'm reporting this incident because know I realized that driving a Nissan Rogue is driving straight to the grave. Not been able to control your car on the highways or the streets, it turns into a killer machinery not just for the driver, but also for the community. It is a car that is constantly braking pieces or falling in parts. This car needs to be removed from the streets.

- Springfield, VA, USA

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