2011 Nissan Rogue problems
The 2011 Nissan Rogue has 511 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (37%) concerns drivetrain & axles. Next are cruise control (12%) and electrical system (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 511 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Drivetrain & axles 37% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 16 and 17
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 405 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 43 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 21 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 46 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 86 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 87 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 63 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 28 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 10 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 13 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 7 |
What the data shows
Of the 405 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 80,000 miles. For drivetrain & axles specifically, the median reported mileage is about 83,000 miles (159 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 16 complaints mention a crash; 17 complaints mention a fire; 7 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2011 ranks 16th most-complained-about out of 19 model years of the Nissan Rogue with enough data (203 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan rogue. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The passenger side air bag did not deploy. The front passenger sustained body pain and the driver sustained right knee damage. Medical attention was not required. A police report was not filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan rogue. While applying the brakes, the contact placed the gear shifter in park and the vehicle suddenly accelerated abnormally. The contact crashed into a concrete wall and the air bags deployed, causing bumps and bruises to the contact's left leg, groin and chest area. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated an engineer would inspect the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan rogue. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH up an incline, the vehicle decelerated to very low speeds. Also, the contact mentioned that she had to push the pedal all the way down to the floor but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they could not duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem the approximate failure mileage was 15,000.
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 !