DecodedCars2008 Nissan Rogue
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2008 models.
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr Cuv FWD S/Sl
- Engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 24 combined · 22 city / 27 hwy
- Length
- 183.1 in
- Curb weight
- 3,274 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 24 MPG combined — 27% better than the average 2008 SUV - (18.9 MPG).
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 28 similar 2008 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2008 Nissan Rogue is a SUV - offered with a 2.5L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 183 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,274 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (22 city / 27 highway), 27% better than the 2008 SUV - average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,800 a year in fuel.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 247 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Cuv FWD S/Sl | 183.1 in | 70.9 in | 66.1 in | 105.9 in | 60.2 / 59.8 in | 3,274 lb | 59/41 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 27 / 24 | +27% | $2,800 | 370 |
| Rogue AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 26 / 23 | +32% | $2,900 | 386 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2008 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2008 Nissan Rogue under the current (2011+) test program.
Similar 2008 SUV -s
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Nissan Rogue (this car) | 24 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2008 Toyota RAV4 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 13 |
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 23 MPG | Not rated | 11 |
| 2008 Subaru Forester | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2008 Toyota Highlander | 26 MPG | Not rated | 10 |
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2008 Ford Escape | 32 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Recalls (2)
Electrical System · Jan 26, 2015
NHTSA campaign 15V032000 · 468,815 vehicles
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007, to November 26, 2013, and 2014 Nissan Rogue Select vehicles manufactured September 23, 2013, to July 2, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience an electrical short in the harness connector due to a mixture of snow/water and salt seeping through the carpet on the driver side floor near the harness connector.
- Risk
- An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the kick panel wiring harness connector and will if necessary install a new harness connector and waterproof seal, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Equipment › Electrical › Navigational System(Global Positioning System) · Sep 10, 2010
NHTSA campaign 10V401000 · 7,948 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Fix
- NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Not every 2008 Nissan Rogue is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2008 Nissan Rogue buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Air Bags — 99 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Power Train — 69 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Electrical System — 29 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 101,150 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2008 Nissan Rogue. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Rogue years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 32 | 182.7 in | Not rated | 2 | 53 |
| 2025 Rogue | 33 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 198 |
| 2024 Rogue | 33 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 221 |
| 2023 Rogue | 33 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 755 |
| 2022 Rogue | 33 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 244 |
| 2021 Rogue | 33 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 10 | 294 |
| 2020 Rogue | 29 | 184.6 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 153 |
| 2019 Rogue | 34 | 184.6 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 339 |
| 2018 Rogue | 34 | 182.3 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 670 |
| 2017 Rogue | 34 | 182.3 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 600 |
| 2016 Rogue | 28 | 182.3 in | ★★★★★ | 7 | 543 |
| 2015 Rogue | 28 | 182.3 in | ★★★★★ | 9 | 552 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →