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2.75 out of 5 stars

real one (review)

imsh, 10/05/2009
2009 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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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.

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5 out of 5 stars

Works well for me!

Kim Back, 10/04/2009
2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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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.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

car is ok

Paula, 10/17/2009
2009 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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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.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

second rogue (LAST?)

douglas, 11/23/2009
2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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This is the second Rogue we have purchased(had an 2008) We had electrical problems with the first one that were taken care of by the selling dealer. The one we have now also has had electrical problems with the keyless system. The selling dealer has been great but nissan has dropped trhe ball. After 3 times not repaired ( writing this review while waiting in dealership) If not fixed this time want it replaced. we do like the vehicle, averages 27 MPG rides well, handles well on interstate(9455 miles). But will probably not buy another due to 2 for 2 having electrical issues. Like the sound system not so happy with CVT (had a 2007 Maxima with CVT didn't like the trans).

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Nice handling vehicle.

Two Old Crows, 11/27/2009
2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Now I understand why all the complaints on this forum about the poor visibility out the rear of these Rogues. I was backing down my driveway at night and scraped the left rear wheel rim on a low stone wall because I couldn't judge distance properly due to the small rear window. Hope my gas mileage improves. Lowest has been 19.9 and highest is 21.6. Vehicle has less than 2000 miles on it, so I'm hoping for improvement as my mileage increases. Car drives and handles beautifully.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Little Bit of Everything

Mr. T, 12/02/2009
2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Was looking and test riding CRVs and RAV 4's. Stumbled upon the Rougue and found it to be every bit as good as a CRV which I previously owned and better than the Toyota. Toyota and Honda would not deal but Nissan came down $6K off the list last August and that clinched the deal. About 12Km now and no complaints other than gas mileage not quite as good as I expected it to be. Its versatile and fund to drive both in the city and on the highway. Always admired the looks of the Merano, this shares many of those good looks and makes RAV 4 and CRV look dated.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Just Purchased a new Rogue

shattered, 11/23/2009
2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Have had my Sl Rogue for 2 weeks. The car is fun to drive. I'm getting used to the cvt tranny. I'm coming from a truck so it's a bit different but so far I really like it. The inside is very sporty gray and black. the Bose system is awesome if you love music and blue tooth on steering wheel is a great safety feature, I wish my wife had it in her car. I also drove the Santa fe and Tiguan. Santa Fe was boring but a lot bigger, Tiguan drove nice and had a lot of power for 4 cyl.They are a bit more money and less features though. Hope this helps anyone with making a decision. As note in other reviews there are some bad blind spots. That's my only negative so far in 2 weeks of ownership.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Not bad but terrible sealing

Young, 12/14/2009
2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Overall performances are acceptable. Three major problem. 1. Free penetration of cold air through knobs and buttons due to bad sealing 2. Noisy in wet days due to same reason. But Nissan consider it as normal, which means it is their limitation in technology 3. Very bad rear side-view visibility. You'd be very careful when you try to change lane. There are much wider blind area than any other car due to very bad visibility. I almost hit other car several time in 3 months driving, which I have never experienced before with other cars in my 30 years of spotless driving history. So, not recommended for young drivers. Minor comment is bad front cup holder design Overall: Not recommended

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1.38 out of 5 stars

Horrible

evangelista09, 12/14/2009
2009 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Initially I was excited about this vehicle. After 4 months I was in the shop to get the car fixed and tuned up more than any other vehicle I've owned in my life. then I get a recall notice from the govt. The car is at risk for losing control and crashing. I cant believe the money I spend for this vehicle. Gladly trading it in tomorrow! ]

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3 out of 5 stars

Excellent car if you like small SUVs

Darryl, 12/22/2021
2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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I love the paddle shifters! I think a wider wheelbase would make it more stable around the corners corners

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3 out of 5 stars
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Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
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5 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Nice car, when it’s not in the shop.

Mikayla S., 08/11/2024
2009 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Bought my used 2009 Rogue back in late 2019. I’m a little foggy on the details now, but I believe the current mileage at that time was ~115,000? Handled and drove great, had to replace all of the brakes quickly after purchase though. Since then it’s been at least 2-3 issues each year. Here are the highlights. 2020: Starter burnt up, no clue until it wouldn’t start at a gas station. 2021: Transmission went out while I was driving on the highway. 2023-2024: Misfiring within the engine, causing “death wobbles” with the full car shaking; brake lights out for the 3rd time; blower motor and relay went out in the height of summer; and now the car starts but can’t move (unsure of what the issue is now, could be the transmission again). At this point the car is ~170,000 miles, I had fully intended for this one to last to at least 200. But I’m doubting if it’s even worth fixing when it’s going to be in the shop again in a few months with something else. Not sure if it’s the FWD, but the car HATES hills. Very loud on the road since 2020. And constantly makes a loud whining when up shifting. It’s a shame it has so many issues, because it really does handle great.

Safety
3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
2 out of 5 stars
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