2011 Nissan Rogue
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 362 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 9th highest complaint count among 19 Rogue model years with reports.
Of the 2011 reports, 10 involved a crash and 13 involved a fire. 5 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical systemJan 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.
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.
Campaign 15V032000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemNov 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.
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.
Campaign 11V565000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
36 reports, newest first. Show all
Other or unspecified, Jul 27, 2025
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)
Other or unspecified, Dec 4, 2022
When it rains, water leaks down on my left foot when I'm driving. Etc. Catalytic converter issues.
Other or unspecified, Jul 15, 2021
The vehicle shakes when I accelerate or go on reverse, I've been told is the transmission, that is causing the problem .
Power train, Other or unspecified, Jun 17, 2021
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.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Mar 14, 2021, fire
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.
Other or unspecified, Feb 28, 2021
BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING.
Other or unspecified, Jul 23, 2020
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.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Jan 21, 2020
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
Power train, Other or unspecified, Oct 25, 2019
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
Other or unspecified, Oct 4, 2019
BAD TRANSMISSION.
Other or unspecified, Sep 17, 2019
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
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Aug 15, 2019
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
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, May 30, 2019
AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGNS OR LIGHTS A SUPER SLOW JERKY TAKE OFF. ALSO JERKS AND LOSES SPEED WHEN GOING UP HILL. HAD SHUT COMPLETELY OFF ON ME AT STOP LIGHTS 3DIFFERENT TIMES.
Electrical system, Structure, Other or unspecified, May 14, 2019
MY VEHICLE GETS WATER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR, UP TO AN INCH AND CAUSES ELECTRICAL ISSUES. NISSAN STATED THEY FIXED THE ISSUE BUT DID NOT DEAL MY VEHICLE AND IT'S NOT THEIR PROBLEM AFTER THE FIRST FIX. WATER IS THERE WHEN DRIVING, PARKED OR ANY TIME THE ROAD IS WET OR RAINING.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Mar 14, 2019
AS THE CAR PICKS UP SPPED IT LOOSES POWER .YOU CAN ONLY GO 20 MILES AN HOUR OR LESS. IF YOU LET THE CAR COOL DOWN IT WILL PICK UP SPEED BUT 15 MINUTES LATER THE SAME THING CONTINUES TO OCCURE..
Suspension, Structure, Other or unspecified, Dec 17, 2018
FLOORS SEEM TO BE WET NOW WINDOWS ALWAYS FOGGED OR CONDENSATED ? CANT DRIVE UN TIL DRY. AFTER ITS PARKED WINDOWS JUST FOG UP I HAVE TO BRING PAPER TOWELS !
Electrical system, Structure, Other or unspecified, Dec 17, 2018
ELECTICALS PROBLEMES ALARMS GO OFF FLOORS SEEM TO BE WET ?
Other or unspecified, Nov 7, 2018
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.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 11, 2018
WHILE MY SON AND I WERE DRIVING UP IN THE HILLS MY NISSAN ROGUE 2011 AWD STALLED AND STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS CARS WERE HONKING SON PUT ON FLASHERS AND HAD GAS PEDAL TO FLOOR IT HAD NO POWER WHATS SO EVER. FINALLY GOT INTO A PARKING LOT TRYING TO GET SOME POWER. SUDDENLY IT STARTED TO WORK AGAIN. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND NISSAN KNOWS ABOUT IT AND SHOULD NOT PUT PEOPLES LIVES AT STAKE LIKE THIS. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT IT. THANK YOU VERY READING.
Other or unspecified, Feb 7, 2018
2011 NISSAN ROGUE CVT TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE. FOR NISSAN IT IS A KNOW ISSUE AND NISSAN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND DOUBLED THE WARRANTY PERIOD FOR THE CVT TRANSMISSION FOR 2008-2010 NISSAN ROGUE MODELS AND POWERTRAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE OF 5 YEARS/60,000 MILES WAS EXTENDED AT NO COST, FOR CVT REPAIRS, REPLACEMENTS OR RELATED TOWING, UP TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST). MY 2011 NISSAN ROGUE CVT TRANSMISSION IS ALSO DEFECTIVE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS ONLY 46682 AND NISSAN HAS TO EXTEND AND COVER THE COST OF REPLACEMENT. I PAID DIAGNOSTIC CHARGES AT NISSAN DEALER AT HORSHEADS, NY AND DEALER GAVE ESTIMATE OF $4000 TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. I OPENED A CASE WITH NISAN, CASE #29665859 AND TOWED MY VEHICLE TO PRIORITY NISSAN DEALER AT CHANTILLY, VA NEAR MY HOME BASED ON CONVERSATION WITH CASE MANAGER. NOW THEY ARE ASKING TO PAY AGAIN DIAGNOSTIC CHARGES, I BELIEVE ALL TECHNICIANS ARE TRAINED BY NISSAN BECAUSE BOTH ARE NISSAN DEALERS AND THIS IS TOTALLY UNFAIR ASKING CUSTOMER TO PAY AGAIN FOR THE SAME DIAGNOSTIC TWICE. I ALSO SENT DIAGNOSTIC PAPERS TO CASE MANAGER AND PRIORITY NISSAN, CHANTILLY DEALER. BOTH CASE MANAGER AND CHANTILLY NISSAN DEALER SAYING WITHOUT PAYING DIAGNOSTIC CHARGES THEY ARE TO GOING TO TAKE ANY ACTION. APPARENTLY THE CVT TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE ON 2011 MODELS ALSO AND NISSAN IS NOW INDICATING TO ME THAT ALTHOUGH THE OLDER MODEL YEAR CARS WERE GIVEN AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE FAULTY CVT TRANSMISSION BUT MY CAR IS NOT COVERED AND CASE MANAGE IS THEY NEED DIAGNOSTIC REPORT AGAIN FROM THIS CHANTILLY DEALER TO REVIEW MY CASE BUT ASKING TO PAY AGAIN THE CHARGES AND THIS IS TOTALLY NOT FAIR.
Other or unspecified, Jan 18, 2018
DRIVE SIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE IN REALLY COLD WEATHER. SEEN THERE WAS RECALLS ON THIS ON OTHER YEARS BUT NOT A 2011. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME FOR THE THIRD YEAR NOW.
Other or unspecified, Jan 10, 2018
DRIVING AT 65 MILES A HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY AND CAR LOST ALL POWER IN THE DRIVE TRAIN COULD NOT GET IT BACK TO SPEED AS A TRUCK GOING THE SAME SPEED WAS ON MY BUMPER AFTER LOOSING POWER LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER OFF THE HIGHWAY. MY CAR HAS 90000 MILES ON IT AND I DO NOT FEEL THAT MY TRANSMISSION SHOULD OF WENT BAD I SEE THAT THERE IS A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THE 2008-2010 NISSAN ROUGE FOR THE SAME ISSUE AS THE 2011 ROUGES,CALLED NISSAN AND WAS TOLD THAT I DO. IT HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY SO THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I JUST HOPE THAT IT DOES NOT TAKE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO HAPPEN BEFORE NISSAN FIXES THE PROBLEM.NOT A HAPPY CUSTOMER RIGHT NOW AND I STILL OWE 2 YEARS ON THIS CAR AND ONLY HAD IT FOR 3 YEARS.
Other or unspecified, Jan 1, 2018
THE SHIFT LEVER STUCK IN PARKING POSITION AND I COULDN'T MOVE TO REAR OR DRIVING POSITION.I SPOKE WITH DEALER AND HELPED ME TO REMOVE THE SHIFT LOCK AND SUGGESTED ME TO TAKE IT TO DEALER THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THE COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM BUT SUGGESTED TO CHANGE SHIFT LEVER AND I AGREED TO CHANGE THE LEVER AND I AM WAITING FOR THE REPLACEMENT. MY CAR BATTERY WAS CHECKED AND NO PROBLEM IDENTIFIED WITH THAT I AM WORRIED THIS PROBLEM MIGHT BE INVOLVED WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND MIGHT AFFECT OTHER CARS TOO.
Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Dec 7, 2017, fire
ON SUNDAY(12/3/17), I DROVE HOME FROM CHURCH, PARKED MY CAR IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE AND ENTERED MY HOUSE FOR LESS THAN TEN MINUTES PRIOR TO MY NEIGHBOR KNOCKING ON MY DOOR TO NOTIFY ME THAT MY NISSAN ROGUE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I HAD NO SUSPICION THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE TO CAUSE A FIRE. ONE BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE I WAS PULLED OVER BY A COP, WHO NOTIFIED ME THAT SHE SAW ONE OF MY HEADLIGHTS GO OUT. THERE WAS NO SOUND, LIGHT OR SMELL THAT WOULD HAVE INDICATED A PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE. I AM GRATEFUL FOR BEING IN MY HOUSE AT THE START OF THE FIRE. I HAD NO AFTERMARKET UPGRADES DONE TO MY VEHICLE AND IT WAS REGULARLY TAKEN IN FOR OIL CHANGES AND TO HAVE TIRE MAINTENANCE. MY CONCERN IS ANOTHER NISSAN ROGUE OWNER WILL NOT BE AS LUCKY AS I WAS AND INSTEAD WILL BE DRIVING AT THE TIME OF AN ENGINE FIRE.
Other or unspecified, Oct 2, 2017
TOOK MY CAR IN FOR A LEAK AND THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE IS LEAKING. IT HAS ALREADY BEEN SEALED ONCE AND IS LEAKING AGAIN.