10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,965 miles

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problem #57

Aug 222016

Rogue

  • 102,000 miles
Supplemental air bag light is always flashing when vehicle is on. Dealer did diagnostic and said there's a problem with the passenger seat air bag sensor. The only remedy is to replace the passenger seat entirely. If the passenger seat is not replaced, the air bag may not deploy when it should.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #56

Aug 232016

Rogue

  • 148,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator blinked off and on continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger seat cushion be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 08V521000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

- Pinole, CA, USA

problem #55

Mar 142016

Rogue

  • 74,000 miles
The contact owned a 2008 Nissan Rogue. While the contact's vehicle was at a stop sign, another vehicle crashed into its rear passenger side. The air bags exploded and emitted smoke and dust. There were no injuries, but all the passengers required medical attention. A police report was filed. After all the passengers had exited the vehicle, the vehicle rolled away while the gear shifter was in drive and crashed into the rear driver side of a third vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

- Rivermore, CA, USA

problem #54

Aug 082016

Rogue

  • 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the code was reset; however, the air bag warning light illuminated again within 24 hours. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08V521000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was to be taken back to the dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

- Inglewood, CA, USA

problem #53

Jul 052016

Rogue

  • 139,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000. The VIN was not available.

- Winter Haven, FL, USA

problem #52

Feb 102009

Rogue

  • 8,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. While driving 30 mph, the tire pressure and air bag warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the OCS sensor and air pressure sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.

- Kalaheo, HI, USA

problem #51

Apr 052016

Rogue

  • 100,000 miles
Takata recall there is air bag icon flashing on the dash board in red. I took it to my local repair shop and it looks like this was a recall reported back in October 2008. I purchased this car in November, 2008 and I am the original owner. I called local Nissan dealer and they said this recall does not pop up based on my VIN and they will not do anything for this issue. My local repair man said in order to fix this, I have to change whole seat which could cost me about $2000. This is serious safety issue and local dealer does not want to take care this issue. I am sure any safety issue should be taken care of by nissanusa. If someone was driving and killed by the accident because the airbag did not pop up, what would you do then.

- Cerritos, CA, USA

problem #50

Jul 022016

Rogue

  • 89,967 miles
Just bought this car from the original owner, she stated that the dealership told her the flashing passenger airbag warning light on the dashboard was "no problem". despite 2 efforts on her part to have this repaired, it continues to flash. Worried that the sensor will not activate the airbag in the event of accident.

- Dummerston, VT, USA

problem #49

May 062015

Rogue

  • 65,000 miles
My airbag light started flashing and when I had a passenger riding in the front seat, the airbag sensor would never go to on. This is a huge safety issue being this means the airbag will not deploy- ever- because it does not ever sense someone sitting there. There was a recall of my exact make and model but of course not my VIN#. now, the state of Hawaii will not let me pass my safety inspection- because they are very well of the safety concern of the airbag not deploying. So I take it to the dealership who tells me I have to replace the seat cushion- to the tune of over $2000! I wrote to Nissan corporate who basically told me to shut up and stop complaining. This is a joke & I am certain we will just have to wait for someone to die before Nissan is actually held responsible. Now I have a vehicle that I can no longer drive since my state has deemed it unsafe- or my other option is to pay 1/3 of what the car is worth to fix a problem that is already known & there are 100S of complaints. I hope you guys move this along because I still have to make a car payment on a car I cannot drive, pay over $2000 to replace the whole seat, or pay it off and junk the car, since I cannot sell an unsafe vehicle that won't pass a safety inspection. None of these options are exactly great for me. This is completely unfair to consumers & seems more like a way for Nissan dealerships to increase profits. I hope you move quickly on this before innocent lives are taken by a known faulty airbag sensor. Not to mention, I only have 30 days to either pay the $2000 to fix the problem or to junk my car without having to pay penalties! I'm glad my own state can seem this completely unsafe but no recall has occurred" what if I fix it- will I be reimbursed if there finally is a recall" this has put me in such a terrible place! please help!

- Ewa Beach, HI, USA

problem #48

Jun 212011

Rogue 4-cyl

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was constantly flashing. The passenger side air bag light was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire passenger seat sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. Updated 08/17/16 the consumer was quoted a price of $ 1800. Also, the tire pressure gauge never worked properly. When the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, for the problem, they would simply overfill the tires, until the flashing sensor would go out. Updated 08/22/16.

- Kalaheo, HI, USA

problem #47

Jun 072016

Rogue

  • 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan rouge. While driving 25 mph, the side passenger air bag light illuminated without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

- East Northport, NY, USA

problem #46

May 162012

Rogue

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. When a passenger was seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the results could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08V521000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #45

Jan 192015

Rogue

  • 88,749 miles
I have been requesting Nissan replace the seat cushion in my Rogue since they inspected it in 2015. They have refused. Now I see there is a recall, air bag occupant classification system (OCS), and I have never been notified and do not see my vehicle in the recall notifications!!!!! I needs my seat cushion replaced, or the air bag sensor will not activate the airbag in a collision. I have been the only owner of this vehicle.

- Friendswood, TX, USA

problem #44

Apr 062016

Rogue

  • 107,562 miles
The contact owns 2008 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to be serviced, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated prior to the repair. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that spiral cord reel and air bag needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 107,562.

- Indiannapolis, IN, USA

problem #43

Apr 032010

Rogue

  • 8,000 miles
I have tried several times to get the airbag, or airbag warning light, fixed. After owning the Rogue for a couple of years ( I bought it new), the airbag light began flashing in the car. When I took it to Nissan, they said it was a faulty sensor in the seat and it would take several hundred (I recall it being over $500, but it's so long ago I may be wrong)to fix it. I thought that too much, but when the takata recalls began, and people began to die, I became more concerned. I live in Hawaii, which is very hot and humid. The reality is either the sensor or the airbag has not worked properly from nearly the time I bought the car new. It's obviously faulty, and possibly dangerous. I feel the manufacturer should fix it.

- Kalaheo, HI, USA

problem #42

Feb 102016

Rogue

  • 103,000 miles
Airbag warning light came on in car. I took the car to Nissan they told me it was the sensor in the passenger seat cushion. They reset it and told me the airbag would deploy if the passenger had their seatbelt on. I had a passenger in the car with their seatbelt on and the warning light that states #2 passenger airbag is deactivated. Nissan had told be before they reset the sensor that it would cost $1000 to replace the cushion with the sensor in it. I dont know if I believe the car or Nissan, will the airbag deploy or not. I dont have $1000 to replace cushion and when I contacted Nissan they told me sorry your car is no longer under warranty and there is no recall out for this airbag. I dont feel safe driving a passenger in my car not knowing if the airbag will deploy or not. I do not want anyone getting hurt or worse. Is there anything I can do?

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #41

Apr 012009

Rogue

  • 8,000 miles
The current airbag fault is the exact same as the late model Rogue seat cushion switch fault recall, but our model VIN is not included in the recall. We were stone walled at car pro's burien Nissan in Washington state. They were happy to offer a $2000 fix even though it happened after only 8K miles. We were appalled at their callous disregard for our safety especially since we bought it brand new. It was a little while before we were able to able to get it into the dealer due to heavy business travel at the time. Basically we have been forced to drive around a car without functioning airbags for years now while waiting for the recall to extend to our vehicle!

- Des Moines, WA, USA

problem #40

Feb 012016

Rogue

  • 80,000 miles
"takata recall" I bought a Nissan Rogue in 2008. Soon afterward the sensor went off to tells us the the passenger-side airbag was off. That light has stayed on ever since. About eight years ago, the airbag warning light began flashing. When I took it to Nissan, the technician said the sensor in the seat was faulty, and it would cost over $500 to fix. I thought that was too much, and I thought it should be covered by the dealer, but they would not fix it. It's been broken/flashing ever since. When the recall for takata airbags began, I recognized that my car was suffering from the common complaints about faulty airbags, and since people were dying I was concerned. I checked online and found that 2008 Rogues were part of the recall, so I again took my car to Nissan, but they said my particular car was not covered by the recall, though many 2008 Rogues were. I then called NHTSA's vehicle hotline, and the person recommend I call a corporate Nissan North american number (1-800-647-7261). I talked to a nice woman who said she would turn in my complaint and someone would get back to me the next day. A man called and was again told that my Rogue was not in the recall and that Nissan, therefore, would not cover this problem. I'm particularly worried as I live in Hawaii, which is very moist, and this seems to increase the risk of the airbag going off. Whether it's a takata aribag or not, this was clearly a faulty product, so I feel it should be fixed by the dealer.

- Kapa'a, HI, USA

problem #39

Dec 222015

Rogue

  • 114,100 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Rogue. While the vehicle was parked, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the information system read "passenger air bag off X2". the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,100.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #38

Dec 162015

Rogue

  • 63,400 miles
My mother in law was driving on Wednesday last at around 35 mph. It was raining and for no apparent reason the side curtain airbags deployed. It was taken to the dealership and they told the insurance adjuster that this was due to a collision even though there was no collision. The car doesn't have a dent on it anywhere. The technician said that the underside of the car was "all beat up". having been an ase certified mechanic, I don't recall any airbag sensors underneath the car. They are making her insurance pay to correct it.

- Honoraville, AL, USA

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