2011 Nissan Rogue Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Nissan Rogue. Part of Generation 1 — 2008–2013.

20102012
Complaints
509
per 10K Sold
40.9
US Sales
124,543
Crashes
16
Fires
16
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2011 Nissan Rogue Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1188 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:83,064 mi
Fires:2
#261 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:70,325 mi
Crash-related:7
#352 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:85,292 mi
Fires:9
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Nissan Rogue.

Transmission / Drivetrain
188
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
83,064
Unintended Acceleration
61
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
70,325
Electrical Faults
52
complaints
Crashes
Fires
9
Avg Miles
85,292
Airbags
45
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
89,567
Engine Problems
45
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
84,168
Steering Defects
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
95,725
Electronic Stability Control
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,615
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
67,639
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,221
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,042
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2011 Nissan Rogue

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~476,180 vehicles.

15V032000Electrical System
~468,815 affected

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.

11V565000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~7,365 affected

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.

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2011 Nissan Rogue — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2011 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2011 Nissan Rogue has 509 NHTSA complaints, 16 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 188 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Nissan Rogue?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (188 complaints, avg 83,064 mi); Unintended Acceleration (61 complaints, avg 70,325 mi); Electrical Faults (52 complaints, avg 85,292 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Nissan Rogue?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 81,288 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Nissan Rogue include 16 crash-related reports, 16 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 476,180 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2011 Nissan Rogue?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Rogue reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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