2011 Nissan Rogue: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 508 complaints
508
Total Complaints
80,300mi
Median Mileage
Power Train
Top Issue
16
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

56,500 25th Percentile
80,300 Median Mileage
105,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Power Train
188
Vehicle Speed Control
61
Electrical System
52
Engine
45
Air Bags
44
Unknown Or Other
36
Steering
17
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
11
Body
9
Service Brakes
6

Severity Assessment

16
Crashes
16
Fires
7
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"I HAVE A 2011 NISSAN ROGUE THAT HAD 1000MI. ON IT & I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, I GOT INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE LANE BUT THE ROGUE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE & A VEHICLE WAS ON MY BUMPER BEFORE I KNEW IT! IT DID GET UP TO 3,000RPM'S, NO LOUD NOISE. IT WAS QUITE SCARY. ABOUT A WK. LATER IT DID A SIMI..."
"THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY 2011 NISSAN ROGUE INTERMITTENTLY FLASHES FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHETHER OR NOT SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. *TR"
"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC UPHILL AND HAVING HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARDS. HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES BUT IT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIV..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Power Train 188 complaints
25th: 62,000 mi Median: 83,153 mi 75th: 102,390 mi
Vehicle Speed Control 61 complaints
25th: 33,349 mi Median: 74,000 mi 75th: 97,000 mi
Electrical System 52 complaints
25th: 63,500 mi Median: 81,149 mi 75th: 119,000 mi
Engine 45 complaints
25th: 60,252 mi Median: 79,392 mi 75th: 101,089 mi
Air Bags 44 complaints
25th: 59,500 mi Median: 87,500 mi 75th: 113,750 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

CA: 50 TX: 44 NY: 43 PA: 39 FL: 35 NJ: 23 OH: 22 MD: 19 CT: 17 GA: 17

Who Files Complaints?

1.2%
Original Owners
98.8%
Second+ Owners

Nissan Rogue — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
200861217
200943010
201042110
201242915
201384625
201460633
201572244
201674148
201784390
201897364
201951046
202022818
202137030
202232913
202381829
20242137
20251568

Active Recalls (2)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Electrical System
Campaign 15V032000 | 26/01/2015
An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
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.
Electric Power Assist System
Campaign 11V565000 | 23/11/2011
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.
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.

Extend Your Transmission Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Change transmission fluid at manufacturer intervals — not 'lifetime' fluid
  • Come to a full stop before shifting from reverse to drive
  • Don't ride the brakes on hills — use a lower gear
  • Check transmission fluid level and color monthly — dark fluid needs changing
  • Address slipping, hard shifts, or delayed engagement immediately

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28