2011 Nissan Rogue

● Typical for this model

2011 Nissan Rogue
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2011: 362 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1999	1
2007	1
2008	429
2009	320
2010	282
2011	362
2012	317
2013	608
2014	437
2015	550
2016	539
2017	596
2018	666
2019	333
2020	149
2021	283
2022	254
2023	692
2024	188
2025	176
2026	33

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 52%

52% of complaints: power train — 190 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

FIRE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17%

17% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 62 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN ROGUE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140707

HALF WAY INTO PARKING SPOT WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PAD THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE AND SMASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE DENTING THE FRONT (PASSENGER SIDE) END AS WELL AS BOTH FRONT SIDES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140601

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120508

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 53 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn.

FIRE

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The contact owned a 2011 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked outside, unoccupied on the driveway, the front hood caught on fire. No warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250812

I have no back tail lights , mechanic says it's an electrical issue yrans module needs fixed right front hub bearing and head light switch, my air bag system is constantly on my car cruise control system is messed up the cruise control steering...

NHTSA ODI report, 20230929

Also filed under AIR BAGS

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 45 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 45 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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THE BAG EXPLODED AND CRASHED

NHTSA ODI report, 20171118

Also filed under STRUCTURE and SUSPENSION

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20111212 — steering

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 CERTAI

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 1-8

Campaign 11V565000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150226 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 15V032000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Nissan Rogue — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for power train issues (190 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (62 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (53 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 11V565000 (steering) has been completed.
Verify recall 15V032000 (electrical system) has been completed.

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Nissan Rogue reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Nissan Rogue is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Rogue?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Rogue have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.