2009 Nissan Rogue Consumer Reviews

Not bad for a last minute choice

Written by: golfprof76 on 10/26/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

So, I like others got stuck with the cash for clunkers deal (traded in a Jeep Grand Cherokee) but I have to say that for a last minute choice, I think I did ok. For starters the engine is loud, really loud. Almost to the point that I'm waiting for an explosion to happen when I hit 4000 rpm. Fuel economy is great (considering I went from 16 mpg to 23) and the ride is quite comfortable. The price, well I still think Nissan could have done better with the S type. $19000 is a bit much for just about the same stuff you could get in a Sentra.

Favorite Features

Tons of head room and a fair amount of cargo room for a crossover. If you have an iPod, the AUX function is great!

Suggested Improvements

I do a fair amount of driving in the dark and the dash illumination is weak. It needs to be much brighter. Too many blind spots and the rear window is way too small based on the angle it is set at, I have seen windows on ships bigger than this.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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car is ok

Written by: Paula on 10/17/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I have driven the car for 4 months, traded in a ford truck. I drive 6 miles each way to work, and my driving is 1/2 highway and 1/2 city. I'm a decent driver, and my mileage is only 19-22mpg, at the most. The headrest is uncomfortable, otherwise the car is satisfactory. I feel very uncomfortable with the blind spots-the right triangler window and the rear window-are starting to feel like they are safety hazards. I regret having purchased the car because of the blind spots.

Favorite Features

large glove box. car handles smoothly.

Suggested Improvements

needs locking gas cap, fix the unsafe blind spots. cup holder is awkward.

7 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Awesome

Written by: kolczk on 10/07/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Switching over from a Chevy Equinox, this car has been amazing. I have no real complaints about the car. It has 9,000 miles and has only been back to the dealer to have a sunroof put in and for oil changes. I do see other peoples concerns with the awkward shifting, but it isn't anything that really bothers me personally. The fuel economy says 24, but if you don't drive hard, I easily have cleared 27-28 in the city. Great crossover for the reasonable price.

Favorite Features

Sunroof, look, comfortable interior, for a small engine it has some nice pickup

Suggested Improvements

Nissan could improve the CVT

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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real one (review)

Written by: imsh on 10/05/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

With every day 8 miles run to work and back home it gives me only 20MPG. Blind spots are awful, rear window is way too small, backing up is a pain... (I understand now why my insurance went up after I gave up Jeep Liberty for Rogue). That small orange, round shaped computer screen is annoying after a week of looking at it, it's so cheap and like an alien to the rest of dashboard. Suspension is weak to my taste. Lots of road noise when on poor pavement. With high speed and gusty winds vehicle behaves strange least. When you close your door it sounds like something loose inside. Ignition/access key is huge and ugly. Steering wheel, cruise.ctrl buttons, speakers/sound are poor quality. Etc.

Favorite Features

Accelerates good for 4 cylinders. Roomy. Enough space in the trunk to bring all gds from Costco. Steady ride uphill on 65-70 mph. Relatively quiet on smooth roads. Seats shaped OK. Stops good. Observation: it feels like many (any car) reviews you can find on-line are hidden promotions actually. No?

Suggested Improvements

Can't name 'em all, not enough space here. Here is one though. Plastic belt along the doors would help against dents and scratches you get in tight parking lots. Overall: There is no significant problem with the car, but bunch of small annoying things you notice with time which can drive you crazy.

1 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Works well for me!

Written by: Kim Back on 10/04/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I needed to replace my Infiniti QX4 and tried an 08 Altima SL, which was a nice car, but I desperately missed having AWD. After a bad winter, I traded it for a Rogue SL and am very happy. I didn't lose much in terms of MPG and gained a lot in terms of riding higher and having AWD again. It is comfortable, has all the bells and whistles i got used to driving the Infinite with a little more affordable payment.

Favorite Features

Huge glove box, bluetooth and cargo pop up for groceries.

Suggested Improvements

Wider storage in the doors for water bottles like my husband's Titan.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Exactly what we wanted, not disappointed

Written by: RS on 09/22/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

After studying all the compact SUVs, we decided that the Rogue was just what we needed. It had good mileage (for this class of vehicles) and, in fact, we are getting 26-27 in town and close to 30 on the road. It has the clearance and AWD we needed for moderate off-the-road usage (wildlife surveys, kayak in-putting, etc.). In addition, it is very comfortable and quite quiet on the highway. Handling is better than the other compact SUVs that we tested. Reviewers complain about the storage capacity being less than some of the competitors, but we do not need it and appreciate the better looks and handling of the Rogue. Bigger is not always better. After 4 months and 5K miles, zero defects.

Favorite Features

Looks, handling, seating room, fit and finish, Bose audio system, interior convenience features, uses regular gasoline, continuously variable transmission.

Suggested Improvements

Less noisy transmission, improved mileage.

11 out 11 people found this review helpful

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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!

7 out 8 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!!!

3 out 3 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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