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2011 Nissan Rogue

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Owner complaints for the 2011 Nissan Rogue do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 320.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

290 reports with mileage · 72 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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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.

10 crash reports13 fire reports4 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

36 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jul 27, 2025
Unknown Or Other

Subject: Urgent Safety Issue: Car Doors Locking While in Park and Running Date: [XXX] To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to report a serious safety concern I experienced today with my vehicle. While my car was parked in my driveway and running, the doors automatically locked, locking me out of the vehicle. There is no auto…

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Subject: Urgent Safety Issue: Car Doors Locking While in Park and Running Date: [XXX] To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to report a serious safety concern I experienced today with my vehicle. While my car was parked in my driveway and running, the doors automatically locked, locking me out of the vehicle. There is no auto-lock button enabled in the car or on my remote, and due to a previously replaced battery, the key fob no longer functions properly—I must manually insert the key into the ignition. This is extremely concerning because the vehicle should not automatically lock while it is running and in park. Had I not had a spare key available, I would have been completely locked out of my running vehicle. This is a manufacturer safety issue that needs to be addressed immediately. I cannot risk being locked out of my car in a different location or under more critical circumstances. I am requesting a thorough inspection and resolution of this malfunction to ensure it does not happen again. Please advise on the next steps to get this fixed as soon as possible. Sincerely, [XXX] [XXX] Nissan, Rogue, 2011 [VIN [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI #11676470

Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 2022
Unknown Or Other

When it rains, water leaks down on my left foot when I'm driving. Etc. Catalytic converter issues.

NHTSA ODI #11495960

Mileage unknown · Jul 15, 2021
Unknown Or Other

The vehicle shakes when I accelerate or go on reverse, I've been told is the transmission, that is causing the problem .

NHTSA ODI #11424976

Mileage unknown · Jun 17, 2021
Power TrainUnknown Or Other

The CVT transmission would over heat numerous times on long trips. This would slow me down in traffic or going up hills. Also, when exiting a freeway and stopping merging into traffic was dangerous on numerous occasions due to now coming from the transmission. The Nissan CVT has been recalled, been subject to numerous lawsuits…

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The CVT transmission would over heat numerous times on long trips. This would slow me down in traffic or going up hills. Also, when exiting a freeway and stopping merging into traffic was dangerous on numerous occasions due to now coming from the transmission. The Nissan CVT has been recalled, been subject to numerous lawsuits. In fact Nissan has extended the warranty on the Rogue transmission up to the year 2010 and from 2012 but has continuously ignored the 2011 Rogue. I just recently had to have the transmission rebuilt on my 2011 Rogue. If I had known about this earlier I could have taken preventative measures.

NHTSA ODI #11421256

119,000 miles · Mar 14, 2021
Electrical SystemUnknown Or OtherFire

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD NEAR THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT. THE HEADLIGHT WAS REPLACED THE DAY BEFORE THE INCIDENT. THE HEADLIGHT WORKED WHEN INSTALLED BUT WAS NOT WORKING BY THE NEXT EVENING. THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHTS HAVE NEEDED REPLACING MORE OFTEN THAN THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT (A 3:1 RA…

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WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD NEAR THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT. THE HEADLIGHT WAS REPLACED THE DAY BEFORE THE INCIDENT. THE HEADLIGHT WORKED WHEN INSTALLED BUT WAS NOT WORKING BY THE NEXT EVENING. THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHTS HAVE NEEDED REPLACING MORE OFTEN THAN THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT (A 3:1 RATIO OR A 4:1 RATIO). THAT RATIO MAY INDICATE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. HEADLIGHT BULB WAS A NAPA BP1255/H11LL-N. OUR CAR TOOK AN H11 BULB. THE LL STANDS FOR LONG LIFE.

NHTSA ODI #11402950

101,500 miles · Feb 28, 2021
Unknown Or Other

BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING.

NHTSA ODI #11398271

209,000 miles · Jul 23, 2020
Unknown Or Other

DRIVING HOME ON THE NIGHT OF JULY 4TH 2020 I EXPERIENCED MY SUV BEGINNING TO STRUGGLE IN ACCELERATING WHILE I WAS IN MOTION OF DRIVING MY VEHICLE. I HAD TO TRY MY BEST TO GET OFF THE MAIN HIGHWAY AND ON TO THE SIDE. I PULLED MY SUV OVER TO THE SIDE AND STARTED IT BACK UP TO SEE THE PROBLEM AND I NOTICE THE ENGINE REVS BUT VEHIC…

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DRIVING HOME ON THE NIGHT OF JULY 4TH 2020 I EXPERIENCED MY SUV BEGINNING TO STRUGGLE IN ACCELERATING WHILE I WAS IN MOTION OF DRIVING MY VEHICLE. I HAD TO TRY MY BEST TO GET OFF THE MAIN HIGHWAY AND ON TO THE SIDE. I PULLED MY SUV OVER TO THE SIDE AND STARTED IT BACK UP TO SEE THE PROBLEM AND I NOTICE THE ENGINE REVS BUT VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE AS IT SHOULD. I GOT MY VEHICLE TOWED AND I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE IT SINCE THE SITUATION.I BELIEVE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE TRANSMISSION.

NHTSA ODI #11341095

260,000 miles · Jan 21, 2020
Air BagsUnknown Or Other

THE CVT IS SLIPPING FROM 1ST GEAR TO 2ND GEAR AND ALSO GOES IN "LIMP MODE". THE RPM'S REV UP TO 6 AND THE SPEED IS ONLY AT 40MPH. THERE IS SOME WHINNING NOISE ALSO

NHTSA ODI #11300621

210,000 miles · Oct 25, 2019
Power TrainUnknown Or Other

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH WAY THE CAR 2011 NISSAN ROGUE AWD LOSES POWER GAVE IT ACCELERATION GAS NOTHING HAPPENED FINALLY PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND GOT IT HOME, STARTED THE CAR UP HESITATING TO REV UP SHIFTED IN GEAR NO MOVEMENT ALL I COULD HERE WAS A SOUND OF A GEAR RUBBING COULD BE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION AND NOW I GOT IT TO…

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DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH WAY THE CAR 2011 NISSAN ROGUE AWD LOSES POWER GAVE IT ACCELERATION GAS NOTHING HAPPENED FINALLY PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND GOT IT HOME, STARTED THE CAR UP HESITATING TO REV UP SHIFTED IN GEAR NO MOVEMENT ALL I COULD HERE WAS A SOUND OF A GEAR RUBBING COULD BE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION AND NOW I GOT IT TOWED AGAIN TO THE MECHANIC TO FIND OUT WHAT COULD BE NEXT JUST LUCKY NO OTHER CAR CAME AND HIT MY CAR WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN ANOTHER DISASTER

NHTSA ODI #11270926

Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 2019
Unknown Or Other

BAD TRANSMISSION.

NHTSA ODI #11266125

Official recalls

2

15V032000 · 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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