Electrical System
NHTSA campaign 15V032000 · 2015 · reported 01/26/2015
An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2011 Nissan Rogue Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 6.1× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
361Complaints
2Recalls
10Crashes
13Fires
5Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Power Train (52.1% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Power Train complaints here are 6.1× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 188 · 52.1% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 61 · 16.9% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 52 · 14.4% | Recalled | Recall 15V032000 |
| Air Bags | 45 · 12.5% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 45 · 12.5% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 17 · 4.7% | Recalled | Recall 11V565000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 361 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 2 campaigns
Steering:electric Power Assist System
NHTSA campaign 11V565000 · 2011 · reported 11/23/2011
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WENT INTO SAFE MODE. THE RPMS INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10909633 — filed 09/26/2016 · POWER TRAIN
“TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING HAS CLOSE TO 100% LOSS OF POWER. THREE TIMES THIS HAPPENED WHEN STOPPED AND ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN WITH ON…”NHTSA complaint 10909546 — filed 09/25/2016 · POWER TRAIN
“WHEN TRANSMISSION GET VERY HOT IT GOES INTO A FAIL SAFE MODE IN WHICH IT DOES NOT WANT TO REV OR MOVE ANYMORE. THIS HAPPENED…”NHTSA complaint 10903457 — filed 09/03/2016 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Rogue?
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 188 of 361 NHTSA complaints (52.1%), followed by vehicle speed control (61), electrical system (52), air bags (45). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2011 Nissan Rogue have?
361 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2011 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15V032000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2011 Nissan Rogue's reported problems?
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
