2011 Nissan Rogue: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2011 Nissan Rogue? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 361 complaints, with Transmission / Drivetrain as the top reported area.
2011 Nissan Rogue Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2011 Nissan Rogue trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2011 Nissan Rogue Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2011 Nissan Rogue SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
17.9% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
17.9% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2011 Nissan Rogue has 361 owner complaints, 10 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Transmission / Drivetrain. NHTSA reliability signal: Notable Issues.
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Rogue
- Model year
- 2011
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 361
- Crash-related complaints
- 10
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Reliability signal
- Notable Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 24
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 22 / 28
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2011 Nissan Rogue Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Unintended Acceleration
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Transmission / Drivetrain, Unintended Acceleration, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2011 Nissan Rogue?
The 2011 Nissan Rogue shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2011 Nissan Rogue
Inspection Focus
- Have a mechanic inspect the transmission and drivetrain before purchase.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission, electrical, and airbag systems.
- Test drive to check for unintended acceleration or transmission hesitation.
Before You Close the Deal
- Have a mechanic inspect the transmission and drivetrain before purchase.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission, electrical, and airbag systems.
- Test drive to check for unintended acceleration or transmission hesitation.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2011 Nissan Rogue, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2011 Nissan Rogue are heavily concentrated in the transmission/drivetrain, with a notable number of unintended acceleration reports. Electrical faults, engine problems, and airbag malfunctions also appear frequently. The data suggests potential issues in these areas, but the low confidence level and consumer-submitted nature of the data warrant caution.
- Transmission/drivetrain complaints account for the largest share of reported issues.
- Unintended acceleration is the second most reported component, with 62 complaints.
- Electrical faults, engine problems, and airbag malfunctions each have over 40 complaints.
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Unintended Acceleration
- Electrical Faults
All 2011 Nissan Rogue Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan Rogue. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 189 | — | 2 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 62 | 7 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 52 | — | 9 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 47 | — | 2 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 45 | 5 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 36 | — | 2 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 11 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan Rogue. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The CVT transmission started to fail. 1 day it started jerking some. 2 or 3 times. The next time was more jerking and harder. The last day the jerking was longer in length of time. Then the transmission became a little louder. The jerking was constant with acceleration. We mad…
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. The contact stated that he was not home, and the neighbors had called 911. The local…
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 locke…
Me and my partner were giving a car for her birthday I use it more for work they gave us title but lately I been experiencing hits in car that we haven’t done or crash anyone or anything and also air bag activation and other problems the one has me worry is that rpm loses gas po…
No idea why. My transmission has went up again. After about 55k ish since it was replaced the last time. Done at the Nissan dealer and everything.
The power steering failed while driving
On interstate, the vehicle felt like it had a "float" feel and occasional shimmy while driving. Upon parking in town, stranger identified vehicle's driver-side rear wheel was not straight. Observation showed ground-contacting point of tire was angled outward from car. Diagnosi…
Airbag indicator is flashing. Dealer says it is showing B1054 Error. Says it is a Drivers airbag module open. Cost of repair will be several 100 dollars.
I purchased the vehicle from seventy 7 auto on mahoning avenue in Youngstown Ohio I was never told that the car didn’t have airbags it has a oil leak and bad catalytic converter after I took it back to the dealer they checked it and said it was good to go as I was leaving the dea…
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 t…
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the contact smelled an abnormal odor after which the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer the vehicle to the shoulder before getting the vehicle to restart…
Bought 2011 Nissan Rogue [XXX]. Had new battery put in and radiator bracks installed along with antifreeze tank. $469 Then code PO744 Torque converter circuit bad. Now I need new transmission so it doesn't overheat!! $3000 plus to fix. I can't afford this! I'm [XXX] an…
The airbag stopped working. The mechanic said it stopped working because of water damage in the seat. Why doesn’t Nissan inform their consumers about the airbags? I wonder if other people are experiencing the same problem.
Unknown
With no clear reason the passenger seat airbag system became defective. It did not detect passenger and always stays off. Took it to a certified Nissan dealer and they said it is a common issue, and the only fix is to reset it electrically or pay 2,500 for a new passenger seat. I…
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 switch needs to be replace my car…
I'm reporting the same as many others so that I have documentation. Last week while my daughter was driving back to college (about 170 miles), about halfway the vehicle began to slow down. As she pressed the accelerator, the engine would rev but the car would not accelerate. This…
The car will not go when she come to stop at shakes and jerks, so hard you cannot accelerate once you come from a stop if you do the car dies the car dies when trying to merge onto the highway due to the acceleration especially on hot days almost died a few times on the way home …
I have had this 2011 Rogue in a repair shop 6 times for the same issue and each time the technician replaced the air flow sensor because of “ code reading “ the rogue lost power without warning and stalls at red lights. My most recent repair the technician stated the cruise contr…
While driving, the rpm’s go up but the speed decreases. The transmission is not performing correctly.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2011 Nissan Rogue.
2011 Nissan Rogue Recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2011 Nissan Rogue. 2 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2011 Nissan Rogue Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2011 Nissan Rogue reliable?▾
Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 361 owner complaints, 10 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2011 Nissan Rogue shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Rogue?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (189 complaints). #2: Unintended Acceleration (62 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (52 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Nissan Rogue?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2011 Nissan Rogue?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2011 Nissan Rogue, NHTSA complaints include 10 crash-related reports and 13 fire reports out of 361 total complaints. 5 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2011 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2011 Nissan Rogue. A major recall area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 2 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2011 Nissan Rogue?▾
The 2011 Nissan Rogue shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Transmission / Drivetrain during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Rogue reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.