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2011 Nissan Rogue problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2011 Nissan Rogue sits mid-pack among Rogue years: 509 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 435, with 2 recalls and no defect investigations.

Transmission leads the complaint categories with 190 reports (37% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

509

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

16

Crash-involved

16

Fires reported

7

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2011 compare to other Rogue years?

Rogue NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted1,002 complaints1999: 1 complaints2007: 5 complaints2008: 615 complaints2009: 433 complaints2010: 421 complaints2011: 509 complaints2012: 434 complaints2013: 849 complaints2014: 607 complaints2015: 730 complaints2016: 750 complaints2017: 863 complaints2018: 1,002 complaints2019: 522 complaints2020: 235 complaints2021: 401 complaints2022: 356 complaints2023: 930 complaints2024: 253 complaints2025: 189 complaints2026: 35 complaints
Rogue NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Nissan Rogue problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission19037%
Electrical System6413%
Speed Control6212%
Engine479%
Airbags459%
Other367%
Steering173%
Body & Structure102%
Brakes82%
Fuel System71%
Lighting51%
Suspension41%
Seats41%
Tires & Wheels41%
Seat Belts31%
Visibility & Wipers20%
Latches & Locks10%

Does the 2011 Nissan Rogue have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V032000Electrical SystemJanuary 26, 2015 · 468,815 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007, to November 26, 2013, and 2014 Nissan Rogue Select vehicles manufactured September 23, 2013, to July 2, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience an electrical short in the harness connector due to a mixture of snow/water and salt seeping through the carpet on the driver side floor near the harness connector.

Consequence

An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the kick panel wiring harness connector and will if necessary install a new harness connector and waterproof seal, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

11V565000SteeringNovember 23, 2011 · 7,365 units

Defect

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ROGUE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 17, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2010. THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE CORRECT POSITION ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) ASSIST CONTROL UNITS. THIS MAY CAUSE ADDITIONAL STRESS ON THE SOLDER OF THE TERMINAL TO THE CIRCUIT BOARD RESULTING IN THE SOLDER CRACKING AND SEPARATING COMPLETELY FROM THE CIRCUIT BOARD.

Consequence

AS THE CIRCUIT BOARD FAILS, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FEATURE WILL STOP FUNCTIONING, INCREASING THE FORCE NEEDED TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EPS CONTROL UNIT IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO BURN OUT, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP FOR CVT FLUID FLUSH. WAS NOT AWARE OF RECALL UNTIL AFTER INCIDENT OCCURRED, AFTER CONTACTING NNA. ALSO WAS EXPERIENCING LOSS OF POWER WHEN DRIVING UP HILLS OR SPEEDS ABOVE 70 MPH. I MENTIONED TO DEALERSHIP, THEY ADVISED TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 10, 2014 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 NISSAN ROGUE. THE HORN SOUNDED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FULL OF BLACK SMOKE AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 8, 2015 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT OF HER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO HAD NOT YET BEEN ABLE TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · May 8, 2012 · crash

“ON SUNDAY(12/3/17), I DROVE HOME FROM CHURCH, PARKED MY CAR IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE AND ENTERED MY HOUSE FOR LESS THAN TEN MINUTES PRIOR TO MY NEIGHBOR KNOCKING ON MY DOOR TO NOTIFY ME THAT MY NISSAN ROGUE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I HAD NO SUSPICION THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE TO CAUSE A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 3, 2017 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED BODY PAIN AND THE DRIVER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · April 8, 2016 · crash

2011 Nissan Rogue — common questions

Is the 2011 Nissan Rogue reliable?

It is close to typical for the Rogue: 509 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2011 Rogue problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (190 complaints), electrical system (64 complaints), speed control (62 complaints).

Does the 2011 Nissan Rogue have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2011 Nissan Rogue. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan Rogue years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Rogue years to avoid are 2018, 2023, 2017, 2013, 2016, 2015, 2019, 2021. The cleanest record among Rogue years belongs to 1999.

How safe is the 2011 Nissan Rogue?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2011 Nissan Rogue earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.