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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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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.

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.

10 crash reports13 fire reports4 injury reports

What owners actually said

362 reports
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

115,000 miles · Oct 24, 2019
Air BagsElectrical System

THIS LAST TIME TO THE NISSAN IN MY AREA, I HAD THEM LOOK AT MY PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR, AS THE SENSOR INDICATES OFF, EVEN IF THERE IS NO WEIGHT ON THE SEAT. MY SERVICE ADVISOR AND THE HEAD OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT BOTH SAID THAT IT'S NOT CLEAR IF THE AIRBAGS WILL DEPLOY IF THE SENSOR IS OFF. THEY SAID I COULD GET IT REPLACED, B…

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THIS LAST TIME TO THE NISSAN IN MY AREA, I HAD THEM LOOK AT MY PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR, AS THE SENSOR INDICATES OFF, EVEN IF THERE IS NO WEIGHT ON THE SEAT. MY SERVICE ADVISOR AND THE HEAD OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT BOTH SAID THAT IT'S NOT CLEAR IF THE AIRBAGS WILL DEPLOY IF THE SENSOR IS OFF. THEY SAID I COULD GET IT REPLACED, BUT THE ISSUE IS: IT WILL COST $2,600 BECAUSE THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE SEAT. COME TO FIND OUT, THIS IS ACTUALLY AN ISSUE REPORTED TO THE NHTSA FROM OTHER 2011 ROGUE OWNERS. I AM THE PRIMARY DRIVER IN MY FAMILY, BUT NOW I AM WORRIED TO TRANSPORT ANYONE. IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL, BUT THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT CAN CAUSE ME TO SELL MY VEHICLE AND NOT GET ANOTHER NISSAN. I AM NOW WORRIED OF GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT AND KNOWING FULL WELL MY AIRBAGS, THE ONE THING BUILT INTO THE VEHICLE TO KEEP PEOPLE SAFE, MAY OR MAY NOT DEPLOY, AND MAY OR MAY NOT KEEP PEOPLE SAFE. $2,600 TO FIX A CAR DEFECT ISN'T AN OPTION FOR ME. PLANNING A FUNERAL FOR SOMEONE WHO CHOOSES TO RIDE IN MY FRONT SEAT ISN'T AN OPTION EITHER. I AM TRULY AT A LOSS FOR WHAT TO DO NEXT, BUT I AM HEARTBROKEN THAT IT'S COME DOWN TO THOSE TWO OPTIONS. I WANTED TO KEEP MY ROGUE FOR A FEW YEARS MORE - I LOVE IT, BUT SAFETY IS MY NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. I WISH SAFETY WAS A PRIORITY TO NISSAN TO MAKE THIS A RECALL, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE PROFITS HAVE SURPASSED CUSTOMER SAFETY. THE SENSOR HAS BEEN ON FOR MONTHS, BUT THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE.

NHTSA ODI #11270651

105,000 miles · Oct 8, 2019
EngineInterior LightingPower Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED OR DECELERATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT EXCEED 60 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED OR DECELERATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT EXCEED 60 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000.*PM*JB

NHTSA ODI #11267011

Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 2019
Unknown Or Other

BAD TRANSMISSION.

NHTSA ODI #11266125

61,011 miles · Sep 24, 2019
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN ROGUE. VEHICLE STALLED VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER FAULTY AIR FLOW METER WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED, NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER TIM DAHLE NISSAN, 4528 S STATE ST, MURRAY, UT 84107, THEY DETERMINED FAULTY …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN ROGUE. VEHICLE STALLED VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER FAULTY AIR FLOW METER WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED, NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER TIM DAHLE NISSAN, 4528 S STATE ST, MURRAY, UT 84107, THEY DETERMINED FAULTY AIR FLOW METER, REPLACED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF FAILURE. APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 61,011. *PM *DL

NHTSA ODI #11257712

98,000 miles · Sep 17, 2019
Unknown Or Other

DAUGHTER PURCHASED A 2011 NISSAN ROGUE. PERSON YOU PURCHASED FROM NOT ANSWERING PHONE. IT HAS A FAULTY SENSOR AND TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. SHE IS A SINGLE MOTHER TRYING TO RAISE HER DAUGHTER AND GO TO SCHOOL AND WORK. SHE NEEDS THIS CAR WORKING TO THE BEST OF ABILITY. IT IS AT A TOYOTA DEALER IN NORWALK CALIFORNIA. PLEASE H…

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DAUGHTER PURCHASED A 2011 NISSAN ROGUE. PERSON YOU PURCHASED FROM NOT ANSWERING PHONE. IT HAS A FAULTY SENSOR AND TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. SHE IS A SINGLE MOTHER TRYING TO RAISE HER DAUGHTER AND GO TO SCHOOL AND WORK. SHE NEEDS THIS CAR WORKING TO THE BEST OF ABILITY. IT IS AT A TOYOTA DEALER IN NORWALK CALIFORNIA. PLEASE HELP. [XXX]. SENSORS WON'T LET HER SMOG. TRANSMISSION VERY EXPENSIVE. WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING INTO JUNK YARDS FOR USUED ONES BUT NO GUARANTEE IT WILL LAST. THANK YOU JOE MORALES. STEP FATHER OF CASSANDRA BARRERA. HER NISSAN VERSA WAS TOTALED WHEN PARKED AT WORK INSURANCE GAVE HER MONEY. SHE BOUGHT ANOTHER NISSAN AND BAD LUCK FROM THEIR INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT

NHTSA ODI #11256054

88,000 miles · Sep 8, 2019
Steering

CAR IS HARD TO STEER. POWER-ASSIST IS WORKING ONLY INTERMITTENTLY.

NHTSA ODI #11253946

138,000 miles · Sep 5, 2019
Electrical SystemSteering

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.

NHTSA ODI #11253516

141,000 miles · Aug 15, 2019
Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION (CVT) IS BAD IN THIS YEAR OF CAR THEY (NISSIAN) NEEDS T FIX THIS AND MAKE IT RIGHT TO THE CUSTOMERS THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FILED ON THIS AND THEY STILL CHOSE NOT TO FIX THE ISSUE. THEY KNOW ITS A PROBLEM

NHTSA ODI #11244306

65,000 miles · Aug 15, 2019
Unknown Or OtherVehicle Speed Control

TURNING ONTO EXSPRESS WAY CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE TO DESIRED SPEED TO ENTER HIGHWAY . HAPPENS OTHER TIMES JUST IN DRIVING THE CAR WILL NOT HAVE ANY ACCELERATION POWER WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE . VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY ,.CARS BEHIND ME HONKING HORNS SOME GOING AROUND ME. I BELIEVE IT TO BE CVT AND TRANSMISSION . LUCK…

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TURNING ONTO EXSPRESS WAY CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE TO DESIRED SPEED TO ENTER HIGHWAY . HAPPENS OTHER TIMES JUST IN DRIVING THE CAR WILL NOT HAVE ANY ACCELERATION POWER WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE . VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY ,.CARS BEHIND ME HONKING HORNS SOME GOING AROUND ME. I BELIEVE IT TO BE CVT AND TRANSMISSION . LUCKILY I FINALLY MADE IT ONTO HIGHWAY. TIMES LIKE THIS HAPPENS TOO FREQUENTLY ! SO FAR I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT BUT IF I HAVE TO KEEP DRIVING THIS CAR ,I DON'T KNOW . I HAVE HEARD FROM OTHER PEOPLE THAT THIS PROBLEM IS STILL ONGOING AND NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN BY NISSAN OTHER THAN REFUSING TO REIMBURSE THEM . SOME ONE HAS TO TAKE ACTION AND MAKE THEM RECALL ALL OF THE CARS AFFECTED BY THIS . NO PATCH JOBS LIKE ADDING TEMPERATURE COOLER TO SUPPOSEDLY COOL TRANSMISSION FLUID DOWN WHICH ACCORDING TO SOME PEOPLE IT DOESN'T WORK AND IF IT DOES WORK AT ALL IT EVENTUALLY FAILS AGAIN ! I PURCHASED THIS BRAND NEW IN FEB 2011 HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH IT ALSO BRAKES SCREECHING AND AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT .THOSE REPAIRS CAME OUT OF MY POCKET .ALSO THEY WOULD NOT FIX MY BRAKES OR ACKNOWLEDGE THERE WAS EVEN A PROBLEM !ALL OF THIS WITH ONLY AROUND 65,OO MILES ON IT. I'M HOPING THAT SOME ONE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE AND TAKE ACTION AGAINST NISSAN. THANKS FOR TAKING MY COMPLAINT . I DON'T REMEMBER THE EXACT DATE IT STARTED HAPPENING BUT SOMEWHERE AROUND JUNE 2019

NHTSA ODI #11244205

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

0

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