This page covers 3 recalls, 361 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 Nissan Rogue.
24 mpg combined
9.8 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2011 Nissan Rogue draws the most complaints around its powertrain, specifically the continuously variable transmission (CVT). Owners consistently describe a progression of symptoms: intermittent shuddering or jerking during acceleration that worsens over time, followed by rougher, more sustained jerking and increased noise before the transmission fails outright. Several owners report needing full CVT replacement, in some cases more than once, with failures recurring after the repair. The second most-reported area is vehicle speed control, where owners describe sudden loss of power on the highway, the engine bogs down and the vehicle struggles to maintain speed or accelerate. Airbag complaints make up the third cluster, with owners noting unexpected warning lights or concerns about whether the system would function correctly.
361
Total Complaints
10
Crash-Related
13
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2011 Nissan Rogue has 3 recalls, the most serious being an electrical short that can cause a vehicle fire.
The other two recalls both involve the electric power steering system and describe the same underlying defect: the circuit board inside the power steering control unit may not be seated correctly and can fail over time. When it does, the power steering assist cuts out entirely, meaning the steering wheel becomes significantly harder to turn. This is most noticeable at low speeds or during parking maneuvers, where the additional effort required can catch a driver off guard and raises the risk of a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
Snow, water, and salt can seep through the driver side floor carpet and reach the wiring harness connector, causing an electrical short.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the harness connector and install a new connector with waterproof seal if needed.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric power steering assist control unit may have a manufacturing defect that causes it to fail, resulting in loss of power steering assistance.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the EPS control unit and replace it if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The circuit board in the electric power steering control unit may be installed incorrectly, causing stress on solder connections. This stress can crack the solder and separate it from the circuit board.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit at no cost if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
