The power steering failed while driving
2011 Nissan Rogue
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2011 Nissan Rogue do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 320.
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Mileage at the reported incident
290 reports with mileage · 72 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 189 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 62 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 52 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Steering complaints
17 reportsI am the 2nd owner of a 2011 Nissan Rogue purchased in 2016. I have had four problems with the vehicle, the major one being the transmission that will not cool and overheats as soon as the temperature goes up. With the most recent heat wave, I have experienced no power going to the wheels. I had no power steering and had to push…
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I am the 2nd owner of a 2011 Nissan Rogue purchased in 2016. I have had four problems with the vehicle, the major one being the transmission that will not cool and overheats as soon as the temperature goes up. With the most recent heat wave, I have experienced no power going to the wheels. I had no power steering and had to push my car off the road with a friend with in the car. I also experienced a short in the system where it had no power at all and seemed to have no battery power, it clearly is an electrical short. The fourth issue is the passenger seat airbag. I have never received any notice from Nissan about any of these issues since I purchased the car used in 2016. When I called today, I was told that there were no recalls on my car and hung up on by Nissan America. I clearly saw four recalls that had been issued over the years on all four of these issues. I drive for the elderly, homeless, homebound and other persons in need in my community and have done so since I was 14 years old. I am a good citizen and have gone out of my way to try to make things right and just for all people. I am appalled at the conduct and behavior that I received on the phone today. I understand that my car is older but I would have returned my car for service if I had received a recall of which I received none. I know for fact that the recall for the transmission came out in 2016 and should have covered my car. I cannot take care of the people and continue with what I do in my community without a working car. I cannot afford a new car and surely do not deserve such disrespect.
Drove home, while attempting to park, (car was in motion) vehicle stalled & steering locked, lights on dash flicked off, radio went off then came back on. This happened 4 times while I attempted to park. Finally parked vehicle successfully & turned car off. This happened several times in recent months but only for a few seconds …
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Drove home, while attempting to park, (car was in motion) vehicle stalled & steering locked, lights on dash flicked off, radio went off then came back on. This happened 4 times while I attempted to park. Finally parked vehicle successfully & turned car off. This happened several times in recent months but only for a few seconds also on another occasion was unable to turn steering wheel once vehicle was on. Tonight was the worst experience, alarming. I plan to take SUV in for check up tomorrow.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START-UP. THE VEHICLE WAS JUMP STARTED AFTER 15 MINUTES HOWEVER, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT CALLED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED BERMAN N…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START-UP. THE VEHICLE WAS JUMP STARTED AFTER 15 MINUTES HOWEVER, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT CALLED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED BERMAN NISSAN OF CHICAGO (3456 N. KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618, (312)778-6228. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS LIKE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V565000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 204,000.
CAR IS HARD TO STEER. POWER-ASSIST IS WORKING ONLY INTERMITTENTLY.
TAKATA RECALL I'M HAVING MY CAR TURN OFF WHEN I TURN IT WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN I TURN THE BLINKERS THE RADIO TURNS OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING AS WELL WHETHER ON THE STREETS OR THE FREEWAY. MY CAR HAS TURNED OFF ON MY WHILE IM ON THE ROAD ON IT'S OWN AS WELL. I RECEIVED THE ACSD STEERING SWITCH CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION CODE ON MY CAR ENGI…
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TAKATA RECALL I'M HAVING MY CAR TURN OFF WHEN I TURN IT WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN I TURN THE BLINKERS THE RADIO TURNS OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING AS WELL WHETHER ON THE STREETS OR THE FREEWAY. MY CAR HAS TURNED OFF ON MY WHILE IM ON THE ROAD ON IT'S OWN AS WELL. I RECEIVED THE ACSD STEERING SWITCH CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION CODE ON MY CAR ENGINE LIGHT.
CAR WHEN TURNING LOOSES POWER AND STEERING LOCKS LIKE IT WOULD IF YOU HAD CUT THE CAR OFF AND THE STEERING LOCKS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE MORE STRENGTH THAN USUAL TO MAKE TURNS. THE CONTACT HAD TO IMPROVISE TO AVOID A CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EPS, TRACTION, AND STABILITY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTAC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE MORE STRENGTH THAN USUAL TO MAKE TURNS. THE CONTACT HAD TO IMPROVISE TO AVOID A CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EPS, TRACTION, AND STABILITY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,145.
I WAS PULLING OUT OF A DRIVE THRU RESTAURANT ONTO A BUSY ROAD AND SUDDENLY COULD NOT STEER MY CAR TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ONTO THE ROAD
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY I WAS GOING TO USE MY CRUSE CONTROL AND WHEN I PUSHED IT IT WAS NOT WORKING. AFTER THAT DAY ALL MY OTHER BUTTONS ON MY STEERING WHEEL SLOWLY STARTED TO STOP WORKING. THEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING LAST NIGHT ON A CITY STREET A CAR WAS GOING TO COME INTO MY LANE WHILE AND I WENT TO HONK MY HORN AND IT NO L…
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WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY I WAS GOING TO USE MY CRUSE CONTROL AND WHEN I PUSHED IT IT WAS NOT WORKING. AFTER THAT DAY ALL MY OTHER BUTTONS ON MY STEERING WHEEL SLOWLY STARTED TO STOP WORKING. THEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING LAST NIGHT ON A CITY STREET A CAR WAS GOING TO COME INTO MY LANE WHILE AND I WENT TO HONK MY HORN AND IT NO LONGER WORKED.
Official recalls
215V032000 · Electrical System
Jan 26, 2015
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 & remedy
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.
11V565000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System
Nov 23, 2011
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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