2009 Nissan Rogue Consumer Reviews Page 2

Beware of Transmission

Written by: lynn on 09/19/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

Love the car but only had it 4 months and it needs a transmission. Read the blogs and don't trust the dealerships. We've been driving Nissans for 15 years and can't believe what a Lemon the Rogue has turned into.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

FIX THE TRANSMISSIONS OR RECALL THEM!

8 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Computer/Electrical Problem

Written by: Sharkeykw on 09/19/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

We have the car less than a month and its been back to the dealer twice. First for a faulty low tire light issue and presently for a major (computer/harness)problem??> "they don't know yet"!! With that aside, and the few miles that we did put on the vehicle, it is unimpressive. It's an overpriced vehicle "without" the problems...

Favorite Features

BOSE..........

Suggested Improvements

Nissan needs to sharpen there pencil on this one!!!

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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it is just okay

Written by: kiowa on 08/31/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

I have had this car about 9 months now. I should have bought a used luxury for the price. If you have a family larger than 4 forget about space in the hatch, there is no room. Makes a lot of noise on the express way. Not fun to drive in winds at high speeds. Handles like a gem in the snow and ice.

Favorite Features

awd in the winter, awesome handling!

Suggested Improvements

Interior design, materials used for seats are not good and wear too easily. Extras for sound, instrument panels, would be nice. Fix the blind spots.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Love It

Written by: RK on 08/23/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

We leased an AWD SL and have had the vehicle for about two weeks. So far, we are well pleased. We had an Explorer and while it was a nice vehicle, we really didn't need to be hauling around so much iron. I have not checked the fuel mileage but the little mileage minder on the trip computer shows an over all average of about 25.4 It is fairly comfortable for a smaller cross over. I love the exterior design. It performs adequately for us. I'm adapting well to the CVT with no up shifting. I'm well pleased with this vehicle thus far.

Favorite Features

Exterior design. Fuel mileage. Interior comfort. Good ride for a smaller cross over.

Suggested Improvements

Better visibility to the rear. Navigation. Backup monitor to assist with the blind spots to the rear. More power plugs and a better location for the one that is located inside the center console compartment. Add the chrome grill and roof rack cross rails to the SL trim package.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Very Surprising

Written by: kevininco on 08/01/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

I have had the Rogue for 2 weeks now and absolutely love it! I was really wanting an Audi Q5 but could not get the payments to work. I had a lease with Nissan for a Frontier and they took it 3 months early. I have test driven before the basic model hence why not excited to get this. The got me a fully loaded Rogue with leather and everything. The SL is such a difference. I live in the mountains so right off the dealership was from denver to Aspen. It handles great at low speeds and tightens up at higher. really fun with all the technology in there too. I love it and is so much fun inside and out.

Favorite Features

XM, Style, Leather seats. Great comfy driving. You are at 80 mph before you know it and it does not seem like it. The new "no gears" transmission is really cool

Suggested Improvements

None at this time if you want one get the SL is so worth it and much different from the base

24 out 24 people found this review helpful

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Lemon Rogue

Written by: dcfc on 07/29/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

Car taken back to Nissan today. They were forced to take it back after it was titled 'Lemon' by the BBB.Had 2 replacement transmissions by 5000 miles and still had same problems. Rogue also had air con' replaced. Leaked transmission fluid, etc. See Forums on this site for further info'.

Favorite Features

Bose stereo.

Suggested Improvements

Find out why transmissions keep failing!

27 out 29 people found this review helpful

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Best in Show!

Written by: Jimmy D on 07/27/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

There is no perfect small suv/crossover. The Rogue holds less cargo than a Forester,has one row of seats less than a Rav4,lacks the visibility of a CRV. However, it is perfect for me. The fit & finish is great, as is the engine. It has 5star crash rating and beats Ford with a stronger roof. In many ways this car is very basic- no leather,compass, or elec.locks. But it has such personality! It has a nice rear,each color pops and looks silky (even those orange ones). The CVT works well and the mini computer helps as well. I had owned a Chrysler product & went back to shop- Patriot, Compass, Liberty are all inferior products as is the Escape,Impreza,& 09Equinox.

Favorite Features

AWD, Gas mileage (average 29), bright headlights, buttons on steering wheel, bright & clear instrument cluster in dash, stereo, fit & finish, strong a/c, cornering, turning radius, love having my turn signals independent of the brake lights, I believe I will have this car for a l-o-n-g time!

Suggested Improvements

Bring on the HYBRID! Larger rear door openings, rear visibility, stronger nose, more color choices, more cubbies,hard to see the a/c light on knob during daytime.

17 out 17 people found this review helpful

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Rogue Owner

Written by: really own one on 07/16/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

Seems a lot of reviews are from folks that got duped into buying the Honda CRV or the Toyota. The Rogue has everything and it all works. The rear window is small but unlike the Toyota there isn't a spare tire in the way or the Honda has three headrests. Any way if you want a perfect car keep looking as they will never exist unless you are a consumer reports fan and then go buy the boring car (CRV) and wish you hadn't but when you get upset grab your copy or CR and tell yourself its reliable !!

Favorite Features

The options are great, the Bluetooth works and is very clear , the confort is very good for the class and nope it's not a Caddy . The fuel economy is better than expected given the performance.

Suggested Improvements

GPS option other than a off the shelf Garmin and a back up camera as it seems to be an option with most others these days. Oh yeah the Bose systems is nice but could use a touch more bass.

11 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Love to drive it

Written by: calchill on 07/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

We have had this car for 3 months and we love it soo much. We don't drive very much but it seems we always find an excuse to take it for a spin. Car has everything we wanted. Sunroof very easy to use and with the deflector added makes it even better. Like the trip computer as u can keep track of mpg or how many miles u have left before refueling.

Favorite Features

Quiet ride, gas mileage, interior setup is very well made up, aux jack is nice

Suggested Improvements

rear window is a pain, more ac jacks, gps option would b nice

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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What's all the hype about?

Written by: Sofie on 07/01/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

I have read numerous reviews that are all so positive on the Rogue. I really feel like I am missing something. I have only had the car 1 week and I am sooo disappointed I REALLY WISH I could take it back! My main issue is the Huge design flaw (and I believe it's also in the Murano (which really wasn't too much better, slightly bigger, way more $$) the rear windshield is too small! The back seat headrests block the sides of the rearview window!!! This "Crossover" drives like a cheapy made compact car. My other auto is a Sonata and that has a far more quieter, smooth ride. I did Not expect this auto to ride so rough,my 06 Pathfinder had a smoother ride! Rate this auto a 5 all around.

Favorite Features

Again, I have EVERY extra available but the only feature I am impressed with is the Bose sound system.

Suggested Improvements

RE-design rear windshield. Also, front windshield is too curved, causes sun glare. Less angle would be better. Smaller headrests on back row seats.VERY hard to park due to the fact seeing out the rear window is limited. Improve cabin noise. At nearly $30K quieter is not option but necessity!

17 out 29 people found this review helpful

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