2011 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

45Engine complaints

12.5%Of all 361 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN188 · 52.1%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL61 · 16.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM52 · 14.4%

AIR BAGS45 · 12.5%

ENGINE45 · 12.5%

Share of the 361 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Nissan Rogue overview page.

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

“CAR WON'T ACCELERATE ON FREEWAY AFTER DRIVING FOR AN HOUR. ALSO DOESN'T ACCELERATE AFTER LEAVING FREEWAY AND AT A STOP LIGHT. SCARY AND ALMOST GOT…”NHTSA complaint 10887952 — filed 07/23/2016

“AT 67,000 BOTH CV BOOTS ARE BLOWN, HAD TO REPLACE, NOW THE CVT ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION, NO ACCELERATION, TRANSMISSION GEARS REVERSE AND DRIVE, I…”NHTSA complaint 10873789 — filed 06/13/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Nissan Rogue have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Nissan Rogue: 45 of 361 complaints on file (12.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Nissan Rogue have in total?

361 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.