Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2011 Nissan Rogue. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Electrical Short Due to Water Seepage
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST CONTROL UNIT
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
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Owner complaints (362)
362 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 362 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 189 | 52.2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 62 | 17.1% |
| Electrical system | 52 | 14.4% |
| Air bags | 45 | 12.4% |
| Engine | 45 | 12.4% |
| Unknown or other | 36 | 9.9% |
| Steering | 17 | 4.7% |
| Electronic stability control | 11 | 3% |
| Structure | 11 | 3% |
| Service brakes | 8 | 2.2% |
How 2011 compares with other Rogue years
Best and worst Rogue years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 429 | 5 |
| 2009 | 320 | 3 |
| 2010 | 282 | 2 |
| 2011 | 362 | 2 |
| 2012 | 318 | 2 |
| 2013 | 610 | 1 |
| 2014 | 440 | 10 |
| 2015 | 553 | 9 |
| 2016 | 542 | 7 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2011 Nissan Rogue suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 24 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,800
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 370 g/mi
- EPA class
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 24 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $2,800 | 370 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · CVT | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 26 / 24 | $2,800 | 370 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2011 Rogue for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2011 Nissan Rogue FAQ
How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 15V032000 (electrical), 11V565000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2011 Nissan Rogue problems?
Owners filed 362 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (189), Vehicle speed control (62), Electrical system (52) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2011 Nissan Rogue get?
EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 22 city, 28 highway and 24 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2011 Nissan Rogue get?
NHTSA rated the 2011 Nissan Rogue suv fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (19.8% rollover risk).
How does the 2011 Rogue compare with other years?
Among the 2007–2016 Nissan Rogue model years at least five years old, the 2007 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2013 the most (610). The 2011 drew 362. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.