# Nissan Rogue 2008–2013 Problems, CVT Risk & Repair Costs

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> Nissan Rogue 2008–2013: the CVT failure problem, the 10yr/120k warranty extension, common engine issues, real repair costs, and which used ones are worth buying.

Case file · NISSAN-ROGUE-2008-2013 · 1st gen (S35)

# Nissan Rogue 2008–2013 Common problems, reliability & repair costs

The first Rogue is a roomy, comfortable, easy-to-drive compact crossover with one giant problem hanging over it: the JF011E CVT. These transmissions slip, shudder, and fail, often right around 100k–125k miles, and a replacement costs nearly as much as the car. Nissan extended the CVT warranty to 10 years / 120,000 miles on the early years, which is the single most important thing to verify before you buy.

[Shop Nissan Rogue parts on Amazon →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DNissan%2BRogue%2Bparts) Verified part numbers below Affiliate link to Amazon. We may earn a commission if you buy. Your price is the same, and a commission never changes a verdict.

Case data plate NISSAN-ROGUE-2008-2013

Case score
4/10

Best years

2010, 2012, 2013

Avoid

2008 (highest CVT complaint volume, earliest software) +1 more

Status
Reviewed
Amended 2026-10-07

[How we score →](https://carcasefile.com/methodology/)

Exhibit A · Nissan Rogue crash71100 · [CC0](http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en) · [Wikimedia](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nissan_Rogue_(rear%29.jpg)

Case verdict At a glance

Case score
4/10

Best years

2010, 2012, 2013

Years to avoid

2008 (highest CVT complaint volume, earliest software) +1 more

Worst system

transmission

#1 problem

**CVT (JF011E) shudder, slipping, and failure** · $3,000–$5,000 at an independent shop · typically around 90k–125k mi

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## Engines

- **QR25DE** · 2.5L gasoline, 170 hp

## Transmissions

- **JF011E**· cvt

## Drivetrain

FWD / AWD

## Body

crossover

## Trims

S, SV, SL, Krom

Parts desk

## Nissan Rogue part-number cross-reference

Start from the OEM number, then pick the brand you trust. Verified equivalents for the Nissan Rogue (2008–2013).

Part links go to Amazon, and to eBay where Amazon does not stock the part.
Affiliate links, so we may earn a commission if you buy. Your price is
unchanged, and a commission never changes a verdict.

### Oil filter

2.5L QR25DE (only engine); short-body Nissan spin-on filter
swipe →

OEM part
Nissan
[Find Nissan oil filter on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00HKSM1A2)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Wix

Short QR25DE filter (~2.8 in); XP synthetic version is 51358XP
[Look up Wix oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00ZPJIWLA)

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Fram

Extra Guard; same filter as Ultra XG6607 / Tough Guard TG6607 / Titanium DL6607
[Check Fram oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DFram%2BPH6607)

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Purolator

Purolator ONE = TL14612
[See Purolator oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB000C6KLVA)

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Denso
[Compare Denso oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0153B49EI)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Mobil 1
[Find Mobil 1 oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB07118HQ3V)

Verified via: [FinditParts - Nissan 15208-65F0E full cross-reference table](https://www.finditparts.com/products/8383420/nissan-15208-65f0e), [oilfilter-crossreference.com - 15208-65F0E alternatives](https://www.oilfilter-crossreference.com/convert/NISSAN/15208-65F0E), [Wix 51358 fitment - fits 2008-2021 Rogue / QR25DE (Walmart listing)](https://www.walmart.com/ip/WIX-Oil-Filter-51358-Fits-select-2007-2018-NISSAN-SENTRA-2013-2018-NISSAN-PATHFINDER/178947914)

### Engine air filter

2.5L QR25DE; flat panel filter
swipe →

OEM part
Nissan
[Look up Nissan engine air filter on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00BFE2ATY)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Wix
[Check Wix engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB000C9TC44)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Fram

Extra Guard; shared with 2007-2019 Sentra 2.5L
[See Fram engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0009ZEUU2)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Purolator
[Compare Purolator engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB01KMA8H8O)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Hastings
[Find Hastings engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHastings%2BAF972)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

ACDelco
[Look up ACDelco engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DACDelco%2BA1257C)

Verified via: [airfilter-crossreference.com - Wix 46044 cross (lists Nissan 16546-30P00, Fram CA6900)](https://www.airfilter-crossreference.com/convert/WIX/46044), [Amazon fitment - Rogue 2008-2013 2.5L, OE 16546-JG30A / 16546-73C00, Wix 46044](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2F2011-2017-2010-2017-2007-2016-16546-73C00-16546-JG30A%2Fdp%2FB0FK3XMH32&raw=1), [NissanPartsDeal - 16546-30P00 fits 2008-2015 Rogue QR25DE](https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/oem-nissan-rogue-air_filter.html)

### Cabin air filter

2008-2010 early build uses 27277-EN025; 2009-2013 uses 27277-EN000 (supersedes/interchangeable)
swipe →

OEM part
Nissan
[Check Nissan cabin air filter on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DNissan%2B27277-EN000)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Fram

Fresh Breeze CF10550; NOT CF10743 (that fits Armada/Frontier, OE 27277-VX01A)
[See Fram cabin air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB002NEV33O)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Wix

NOT Wix 24815 (that is a Honda/Acura panel filter)
[Compare Wix cabin air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DWix%2BWP9350)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Mann
[Find Mann cabin air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DMann%2BCU1936)

Verified via: [airfilter-crossreference.com - Nissan 27277-EN000 (Fram CF10550, Wix WP9350, Mann CU1936)](https://www.airfilter-crossreference.com/convert/NISSAN/27277-EN000), [Amazon fitment - CF10550 fits 2008-2013 Rogue, replaces 27277-EN000](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FOhivraz-Replacement-2008-2013-27277-EN000-999M1-VS007%2Fdp%2FB0FNRFP3RS&raw=1), [NissanPartsDeal - OE cabin filter by year (EN025 2008-2010, EN000 2009-2013)](https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/oem-nissan-rogue-cabin_air_filter.html)

### Spark plugs

2.5L QR25DE; iridium, pre-gapped 1.1mm / 0.044 in, qty 4
swipe →

OEM part
NGK
[Look up NGK spark plugs on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00449QPKM)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Nissan

Same NGK DILKAR6A11 plug, Nissan-boxed
[Check Nissan spark plugs](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00BFE26NY)

Verified via: [Paul's Travel Pictures - Rogue QR25DE spark plug guide (DILKAR6A11, 0.044 in gap)](https://www.paulstravelpictures.com/Nissan-Rogue-QR25DE-Engine-Spark-Plugs-Replacement-Guide/), [Amazon - NGK Laser Iridium DILKAR6A11 fits Rogue 2008-2013 2.5L](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FNGK-Iridium-DILKAR6A11-NISSAN-2008-2013%2Fdp%2FB07V3TV2PY&raw=1)

### Front brake pads

Front axle; FMSI D1338. OE D1060-JE00A superseded by D1M60-JE00A / D1M60-9N00A
swipe →

OEM part
Nissan
[See Nissan front brake pads on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DNissan%2BD1060-JE00A)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Akebono

Ultra Premium Ceramic. WARNING: Akebono ACT905A is the REAR pad for this Rogue, not front
[Compare Akebono front brake pads](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DAkebono%2BASP1338B)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Wagner

ThermoQuiet ceramic
[Find Wagner front brake pads](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB002E5D97A)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Bosch

QuietCast ceramic
[Look up Bosch front brake pads](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00XM0F4Y2)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

PowerStop

Z17 ceramic
[Check PowerStop front brake pads](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00JGRQP7A)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Bendix
[See Bendix front brake pads](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBendix%2BD1338)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Raybestos

Element3
[Compare Raybestos front brake pads](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00J6FM92M)

Verified via: [FinditParts - Akebono ASP1338B crosses Nissan D1060-JE00A, fits 2008-2013 Rogue FRONT (Wagner QC1338, Bosch BC1338, PowerStop 17-1338)](https://www.finditparts.com/products/11276132/akebono-asp1338b), [NissanPartsDeal - OE front pad set D1060-JE00A (2008-2010) / D1M60-JE00A](https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/oem-nissan-rogue-brake_pad_set.html)

### Wiper blades (front)

Driver 26 in, passenger 14 in; selection is by size
swipe →

OEM part
OE size
[Find OE size wiper blades on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DOE%2Bsize%2B26%2Bin%2B%2528driver%2529%2B%252F%2B14%2Bin%2B%2528passenger%2529)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Bosch

Size-coded: 26 in driver, 14 in passenger
[Look up Bosch wiper blades](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBosch%2BICON%2B26A%2B%252F%2B14A)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Rain-X

Size-based fit
[Check Rain-X wiper blades](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DRain-X%2BLatitude%2B26%2Bin%2B%252F%2B14%2Bin)

Verified via: [AutoPadre - Nissan Rogue wiper sizes (2008-2013: 26 in / 14 in)](https://www.autopadre.com/wiper-size/nissan-rogue), [NissanRogueInfo - Rogue wiper blade sizes by year](https://nissanrogueinfo.com/nissan-rogue-wiper-blade-sizes/)

### Serpentine belt

2.5L QR25DE; single accessory-drive belt (crank, tensioner, idler, water pump, alternator, A/C). 6-rib. This S35 old-body belt is a DIFFERENT length from the 2014-2020 T32.
swipe →

OEM part
Nissan
[See Nissan serpentine belt on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00BFE3FZM)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Gates

6-rib Micro-V, ~1806mm/71.1 in effective (imperial nominal)
[Compare Gates serpentine belt](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB075M6RC5L)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Bando

6-rib, 1808mm metric; OE-style. 1806 vs 1808 is imperial-vs-metric rounding of the same belt
[Find Bando serpentine belt](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00E0EUED0)

Verified via: [Official Nissan Parts - 11720-JG30B serpentine belt, 2008-2015 Rogue 2.5L (supersedes JG30A/JG30C)](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-serpentine-belt-11720jg30b), [Sixity - Gates Micro-V K060711A for 2008-2013 Rogue 2.5L](https://www.sixityauto.com/gates-micro-v-serpentine-belt-for-2008-2013-nissan-rogue-2-5l-l4-2020057804.html), [PartsGeek - Bando 6PK1808A accessory drive belt, 2008-2013 Rogue](https://www.partsgeek.com/v6g16rc-nissan-rogue-accessory-drive-belt.html)

### Battery

BCI Group 35; OE approx 550 CCA (common Group 35 replacements 640-650 CCA)
swipe →

OEM part
BCI group
[Look up BCI group battery on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBCI%2Bgroup%2BGroup%2B35)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Exide

Edge AGM, Group 35
[Check Exide battery](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DExide%2BMX35)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Duralast

AutoZone house brand, Group 35 fitment
[See Duralast battery](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DDuralast%2BGroup%2B35)

Verified via: [AutoZone - Nissan Rogue Group 35 battery](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/nissan/rogue/b/group-size/35), [PartsGeek - Exide MX35 Group 35 fits 2008-2020 Rogue](https://www.partsgeek.com/89gdj9r-nissan-rogue-battery.html), [O'Reilly - 2013 Rogue best-fit battery (Group 35)](https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/more-powersport/batteries/battery---best-fit/7272aa5cfedd/v/a/122234/automotive-suv-2013-nissan-rogue)

Amazon and eBay affiliate links. Prices unchanged for you. Confirm fitment against your VIN; mid-generation changes exist.

Verdict

## Should I buy a 2008–2013 Nissan Rogue?

Buy only with your eyes open and a discount that reflects the risk. The 1st-gen Rogue drives nicely and is cheap up front, but it lives or dies on its CVT, a transmission with a documented pattern of failure that costs $3,000–$5,000 to replace. The smart move is to find a 2008–2010 car whose CVT was already replaced under Nissan's 10-year / 120,000-mile warranty extension (a replaced, newer unit is arguably the safest one to own), or to buy any of these knowing a transmission could be in your future and pricing accordingly. If a seller wants top dollar and can't show transmission service history, walk away. There are too many of these around to overpay.

Best years

2010, 2012, 2013

Years to avoid

2008 (highest CVT complaint volume, earliest software), 2011–2013 if outside the 10yr/120k CVT warranty extension

Inspection Companion

### Pre-Purchase Checklist for Nissan Rogue

[Open Field Checklist Page ->](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/nissan-rogue-2008-2013/checklist/)

- ☐ Test drive long enough to get the CVT hot. Watch for shudder or vibration during steady acceleration, hesitation pulling away from a stop, whining/grinding noises, or a 'rubber-band' surge in RPM with no matching speed. Those are all CVT warning signs.
- ☐ Ask for proof the CVT was serviced or replaced, and check by VIN at a Nissan dealer whether the 10-year / 120,000-mile CVT warranty extension applied and whether it was ever used.
- ☐ Check the CVT fluid: it should be clean, not burnt-smelling or dark. Many owners never serviced it, which shortens CVT life.
- ☐ Watch the oil level and look for blue smoke on a cold start. The QR25DE can burn oil through worn piston rings on high-mileage cars.
- ☐ Listen on a cold start for a rattle from the front of the engine that fades after a few seconds, a sign of a worn timing-chain tensioner/guides.
- ☐ Run the heater and blower on all speeds; failed blower motors (squeak/rumble, no heat) are common on these.
- ☐ Grab each front wheel and feel for clicking on a tight turn and inspect CV-axle boots for torn rubber and slung grease.
- ☐ Scan for codes. P0455/P0442 (EVAP) and crank-sensor (no-start/stall) faults turn up often.

Verified-fit parts for the Nissan Rogue (2008–2013).

Parts desk

Parts cross-reference

OEM number first, verified equivalents below it. Links go to Amazon.

Oil filter

2.5L QR25DE (only engine); short-body Nissan spin-on filter

- [OEM Nissan 15208-65F0E →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00HKSM1A2)
- [Wix 51358 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00ZPJIWLA)
- [Fram PH6607 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DFram%2BPH6607)
- [Purolator L14612 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB000C6KLVA)
- [Denso 150-2004 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0153B49EI)
- [Mobil 1 M1-108A →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB07118HQ3V)

Engine air filter

2.5L QR25DE; flat panel filter

- [OEM Nissan 16546-30P00 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00BFE2ATY)
- [Wix 46044 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB000C9TC44)
- [Fram CA6900 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0009ZEUU2)
- [Purolator A24675 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB01KMA8H8O)
- [Hastings AF972 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHastings%2BAF972)
- [ACDelco A1257C →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DACDelco%2BA1257C)

Cabin air filter

2008-2010 early build uses 27277-EN025; 2009-2013 uses 27277-EN000 (supersedes/interchangeable)

- [OEM Nissan 27277-EN000 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DNissan%2B27277-EN000)
- [Fram CF10550 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB002NEV33O)
- [Wix WP9350 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DWix%2BWP9350)
- [Mann CU1936 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DMann%2BCU1936)

Spark plugs

2.5L QR25DE; iridium, pre-gapped 1.1mm / 0.044 in, qty 4

- [OEM NGK DILKAR6A11 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00449QPKM)
- [Nissan 22401-JA01B →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00BFE26NY)

Front brake pads

Front axle; FMSI D1338. OE D1060-JE00A superseded by D1M60-JE00A / D1M60-9N00A

- [OEM Nissan D1060-JE00A →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DNissan%2BD1060-JE00A)
- [Akebono ASP1338B →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DAkebono%2BASP1338B)
- [Wagner QC1338 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB002E5D97A)
- [Bosch BC1338 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00XM0F4Y2)
- [PowerStop 17-1338 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00JGRQP7A)
- [Bendix D1338 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBendix%2BD1338)
- [Raybestos EHT1338H →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00J6FM92M)

Wiper blades (front)

Driver 26 in, passenger 14 in; selection is by size

- [OEM OE size 26 in (driver) / 14 in (passenger) →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DOE%2Bsize%2B26%2Bin%2B%2528driver%2529%2B%252F%2B14%2Bin%2B%2528passenger%2529)
- [Bosch ICON 26A / 14A →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBosch%2BICON%2B26A%2B%252F%2B14A)
- [Rain-X Latitude 26 in / 14 in →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DRain-X%2BLatitude%2B26%2Bin%2B%252F%2B14%2Bin)

Serpentine belt

2.5L QR25DE; single accessory-drive belt (crank, tensioner, idler, water pump, alternator, A/C). 6-rib. This S35 old-body belt is a DIFFERENT length from the 2014-2020 T32.

- [OEM Nissan 11720-JG30B →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00BFE3FZM)
- [Gates K060711A →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB075M6RC5L)
- [Bando 6PK1808A →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00E0EUED0)

Battery

BCI Group 35; OE approx 550 CCA (common Group 35 replacements 640-650 CCA)

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Known faults

## Common Nissan Rogue problems & repair costs

### CVT (JF011E) shudder, slipping, and failure

$3,000–$5,000

transmission severe 2008–2013 ~90k–125k mi

**Symptoms:** Shudder or vibration during steady acceleration; hesitation pulling away from a stop; a whining or grinding noise; RPM surging with no matching speed ('rubber-banding'); reduced top speed; in late stages, the car won't move at all. Failures cluster around the 120k-mile mark, often right after the warranty extension runs out.

**Fix:** Replacement of the CVT with a new or remanufactured unit; some shops will rebuild. Nissan extended the CVT warranty on 2003–2010 CVT vehicles (including 2008–2010 Rogue) from 5yr/60k to 10 years / 120,000 miles, and reimbursed prior repairs within that window. Check by VIN whether the car qualified and whether the repair was already done. A car with a documented replacement CVT is the safer buy.

Sources: [CarComplaints: 2008 Rogue CVT failure (42 complaints, avg 125k mi, ~$3,190)](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Nissan/Rogue/2008/transmission/CVT_transmission_failure.shtml), [CarComplaints: Nissan Rogue problems overview](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Nissan/Rogue/), [1A Auto: 1st-gen Rogue CVT problems](https://blog.1aauto.com/1st-gen-nissan-rogue-problems/)

### Excessive engine oil consumption (QR25DE)

$200–$1,500

engine moderate 2008–2013 ~90k+ mi

**Symptoms:** Oil level drops between changes with no visible leak; blue-tinted smoke on cold start; low-oil warnings; fouled spark plugs. Caused by worn piston rings letting oil into the combustion chambers.

**Fix:** Minor cases are managed by checking and topping off oil between changes and tightening the oil-change interval, cheap insurance against engine damage. Severe consumption points to ring or full engine work (well into the thousands), at which point a used/reman engine is often the realistic fix. Don't let a low engine run dry.

Sources: [MyEngineSpecs: Nissan QR25DE problems (oil consumption, piston rings)](https://myenginespecs.com/nissan/nissan-qr25de-engine-problems-what-you-need-to-know/)

### Timing-chain rattle (worn tensioner/guides)

$900–$2,000

engine moderate 2008–2013 ~100k+ mi

**Symptoms:** A rattle from the front of the engine, loudest on a cold start and often fading once oil pressure builds. Caused by a worn timing-chain tensioner and plastic guides. Neglected oil changes accelerate it.

**Fix:** Replace the timing chain, tensioner, and guides as a kit. It's a labor-heavy job (the front of the engine comes apart), which is most of the cost. Keeping up with oil changes is the best prevention.

Sources: [RepairPal: Nissan Rogue timing chain tensioner replacement cost](https://repairpal.com/estimator/nissan/rogue/timing-chain-tensioner-replacement-cost), [MyEngineSpecs: Nissan QR25DE timing chain](https://myenginespecs.com/nissan/nissan-qr25de-engine-problems-what-you-need-to-know/)

### Blower-motor failure (no heat / noise under dash)

$150–$400

hvac minor 2008–2013

**Symptoms:** Squeaking, rumbling, or clicking from under the passenger dash; weak or no airflow; cabin won't heat. The blower motor sits behind the accelerator-pedal area on the driver's side on these cars.

**Fix:** Replace the blower motor (and the resistor if airflow only works on high). A common, DIY-friendly fix once you have access behind the dash.

Sources: [1A Auto: 1st-gen Rogue failed blower motor](https://blog.1aauto.com/1st-gen-nissan-rogue-problems/)

### CV-axle boot tears and front-end vibration

$200–$600

drivetrain moderate 2008–2013

**Symptoms:** Clicking on tight turns, vibration under acceleration, and torn CV-axle boots slinging grease around the inner fender. Common as these cars age and on AWD examples.

**Fix:** Replace the affected CV axle(s). Catching a torn boot early (reboot or replace before the joint wears out) saves the bigger job later.

Sources: [1A Auto: 1st-gen Rogue axle and driveshaft problems](https://blog.1aauto.com/1st-gen-nissan-rogue-problems/)

If the CVT is healthy or already replaced, the rest of the 1st-gen Rogue is fairly cheap to run: the QR25DE is a common engine with affordable, widely available parts, and most other repairs (blower motor, CV axles, brake bits, sensors) are ordinary used-crossover maintenance. The catch is that the one expensive thing is also the most likely thing to break. Budget realistically: keep the CVT fluid serviced, watch oil consumption, and set aside the cost of a transmission as a real possibility rather than a surprise. Priced right, that risk is manageable; priced like a Toyota, it isn't.

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DIY repairs

## How to fix common Nissan Rogue problems (DIY)

### Change the CVT fluid (NS-2)

moderate 1–2 hrs saves ~$120–$250

**Tools:** Floor jack + jack stands, Socket set (drain/fill plugs), Fluid pump or funnel with hose, Drain pan

- Warm the car briefly, then raise and support it level on jack stands.
- Place the drain pan, remove the CVT drain plug, and let the old fluid drain fully; measure what comes out.
- Reinstall the drain plug, then remove the fill plug on the side of the transmission.
- Pump in the exact same volume of genuine Nissan NS-2 CVT fluid that drained out. Use NS-2 only, not generic ATF.
- Reinstall the fill plug, lower the car, and check the level per the service procedure (the CVT is temperature-sensitive to check).

Parts

- [Genuine Nissan NS-2 CVT fluid (qty per drain)](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3D2008-2013%2Bnissan%2Brogue%2BNS-2%2BCVT%2Bfluid) · Amazon $15–$25 / qt
- [CVT drain/fill plug crush washers](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3D2008-2013%2Bnissan%2Brogue%2BCVT%2Bdrain%2Bplug%2Bwasher) · Amazon $6–$12

### Replace the blower motor

easy 30–45 min saves ~$80–$200

**Tools:** Socket/ratchet set, Screwdriver, Trim tool (optional)

- Locate the blower motor under the dash on the driver's side; remove the accelerator pedal assembly for access if needed.
- Unplug the electrical connector from the blower motor.
- Remove the screws holding the motor in its housing and lower it out.
- Fit the new motor, reinstall the screws, and reconnect the connector.
- Reinstall the pedal assembly and test airflow on every fan speed.

Parts

- [Blower motor (1st-gen Rogue)](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3D2008-2013%2Bnissan%2Brogue%2Bblower%2Bmotor) · Amazon $40–$90
- [Blower motor resistor (if only high speed works)](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3D2008-2013%2Bnissan%2Brogue%2Bblower%2Bmotor%2Bresistor) · Amazon $15–$30

### Replace a front CV axle

hard 2–3 hrs saves ~$150–$350

**Tools:** Floor jack + jack stands, Breaker bar + large axle-nut socket (32mm), Pry bar, Torque wrench

- Loosen the axle nut while the wheel is on the ground, then raise and support the car and remove the wheel.
- Remove the axle nut, then separate the lower ball joint or strut as needed to free the steering knuckle.
- Pull the outer joint from the hub and pry the inner joint out of the transmission; expect some fluid to weep.
- Seat the new inner joint into the transmission until the clip clicks home, then slide the outer joint into the hub.
- Reassemble the suspension, install and torque the axle nut to spec, top off any lost CVT fluid, and test drive.

Parts

- [Front CV axle assembly (1st-gen Rogue)](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3D2008-2013%2Bnissan%2Brogue%2Bfront%2Bcv%2Baxle) · Amazon $60–$130
- [Axle nut (single-use)](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3D2008-2013%2Bnissan%2Brogue%2Baxle%2Bnut) · Amazon $5–$12

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## The short version

The 2008–2013 Nissan Rogue is a comfortable, practical little crossover with one problem big enough to overshadow everything else: its CVT. The Jatco JF011E continuously variable transmission in these cars has a well-documented habit of shuddering, slipping, surging, and finally failing. It tends to do it around 100,000 to 125,000 miles, right when an owner thinks they’re in the clear.

The repair is the killer. A replacement CVT runs roughly **$3,000–$5,000** at an independent shop, close to what the whole car is worth. That single fact is what separates a 1st-gen Rogue that’s a fine cheap commuter from one that’s a money pit waiting to happen.

## What that means when you’re shopping

The good news is that Nissan acknowledged the problem. It extended the CVT warranty on its 2003–2010 CVT-equipped vehicles (which covers the **2008–2010 Rogue**) from 5 years / 60,000 miles to **10 years / 120,000 miles**, and reimbursed owners who’d already paid for covered repairs.

So the best 1st-gen Rogue to buy is often one whose transmission was already replaced under that extension: you get a newer unit in an old car, and the riskiest part is behind you. A Nissan dealer can check by VIN whether a specific car qualified and whether the repair was done. **2011–2013** cars generally fall outside that extension, so on those the financial risk sits entirely with you. Price accordingly.

On the test drive, get the transmission hot and pay attention. Shudder during steady acceleration, hesitation off the line, a whine or grind, or the engine revving without the car gaining speed are all CVT warning signs. Check that the CVT fluid is clean (it should be serviced with Nissan NS-2, not generic ATF), watch for blue smoke on cold start (oil consumption), and listen for a cold-start rattle from the front of the engine (timing chain). None of the non-CVT issues should scare you off on their own. They’re ordinary used-crossover stuff. The transmission is the deciding factor every time.

**How this file is built:** failure modes and cost ranges are compiled from NHTSA and CarComplaints owner data, Nissan’s own CVT warranty-extension action, independent repair-cost estimates, and parts-supplier service write-ups, then sanity-checked against shop-floor experience. Cost figures are 2024–2026 independent-shop estimates and vary by region. Spot something off? [Tell us](https://carcasefile.com/disclaimer/).

Myths, checked

## Viral car myths, checked against this car

Dangerous

### [Is the "$2 liquid that destroys engine sludge forever" real? Our shop-floor verdict.](https://carcasefile.com/claims/2-dollar-engine-sludge-destroyer-liquid/)

An aggressive solvent flush on a high-mileage engine is a textbook way to spin a bearing. The viral 'kitchen-cabinet flush' is folklore that real shops spend money cleaning up after.

Appendix

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the 2008–2013 Nissan Rogue reliable?

It's mixed. The body, interior, and the QR25DE engine are reasonably durable, but the JF011E CVT is the weak link. It has a well-documented pattern of shuddering, slipping, and failing, often around 100k–125k miles, with a replacement cost near $3,000–$5,000. A 1st-gen Rogue is only a good bet if the transmission is healthy or already replaced and the price reflects the risk.

### What's the Nissan Rogue CVT warranty extension?

Because of the failure pattern, Nissan extended the CVT warranty on its 2003–2010 CVT-equipped vehicles (including the 2008–2010 Rogue) from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles, and reimbursed owners who had already paid for covered repairs. Check a specific car by VIN at a Nissan dealer to see whether it qualified and whether the CVT was already replaced. 2011–2013 cars generally fall outside that extension.

### Which 1st-gen Rogue years should I avoid?

The 2008 has the highest CVT complaint volume and the earliest transmission software. More important than the exact year is the warranty status: a 2011–2013 car that's now outside any CVT coverage carries more financial risk than an early car whose transmission was already replaced under the extension. Buy the car with the best-documented transmission, not just the newest year.

### How much does it cost to replace the Rogue's CVT?

Independent-shop replacement with a new or remanufactured unit typically runs $3,000–$5,000 including labor, close to the value of the whole car. That's why verifying the transmission's history (and the warranty extension) before buying matters more than anything else on this generation.

### Should I keep driving if the CVT starts shuddering?

No. Treat shudder, slipping, or RPM surging as an early warning, not a quirk. Get the fluid checked and the transmission inspected promptly. Continuing to drive a failing CVT usually turns a serviceable problem into a full replacement.

Cross-reference

## Every Nissan Rogue generation

The full case file run, beyond the generation before and after this one.

- [Nissan Rogue 2014–2020 5/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/nissan-rogue-2014-2020/)
- [Nissan Rogue 2021–present 4/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/nissan-rogue-2021-2024/)

## Cross-shopped rivals

Files on what buyers weigh against the Nissan Rogue of this era.

- [Subaru Forester 2009–2013 6/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/subaru-forester-2009-2013/)
- [Toyota RAV4 2006–2012 7/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/toyota-rav4-2006-2012/)
- [Chevrolet Equinox 2010–2017 5/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/chevrolet-equinox-2010-2017/)
- [Honda CR-V 2007–2011 7/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/honda-cr-v-2007-2011/)

## More Nissan case files

- [Nissan Altima 2007–2012 4/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/nissan-altima-2007-2012/)
- [Nissan Pathfinder 2013–2016 4/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/nissan-pathfinder-2013-2016/)
- [Nissan Sentra 2013–2019 4/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/nissan-sentra-2013-2019/)

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Reviewed CarCaseFile editorial · filed 2026-06-27 · updated 2026-10-07

Cost figures are independent-shop estimates and vary by region and condition. Always confirm a diagnosis before authorizing repairs.