2011 Nissan Rogue
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.
- Complaints
- 362
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
52% of complaints
Complaints per year
2011: 362 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 429 |
| 2009 | 320 |
| 2010 | 282 |
| 2011 | 362 |
| 2012 | 318 |
| 2013 | 610 |
| 2014 | 438 |
| 2015 | 552 |
| 2016 | 542 |
| 2017 | 599 |
| 2018 | 667 |
| 2019 | 336 |
| 2020 | 152 |
| 2021 | 289 |
| 2022 | 262 |
| 2023 | 726 |
| 2024 | 210 |
| 2025 | 190 |
| 2026 | 49 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
52% · 190 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Vehicle speed control
17% · 62 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Nissan Rogue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-07
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, 2014-06-01
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, 2012-05-08
Electrical system
15% · 53 reportsMost commonly citing horn.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2025-08-12
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, 2023-09-29
Also filed under Air bags
Engine
12% · 45 reportsAir bags
12% · 45 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The bag exploded and crashed
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-18
Also filed under Structure and suspension
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2011-12-12Steering11V565000 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…
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…
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2015-02-26Electrical system15V032000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Nissan Rogue — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 190 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 62 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 53 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 11V565000 · Steering
- Recall 15V032000 · Electrical system
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- 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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.