2011 Nissan Rogue
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 189 of 362 complaints (52%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more reported injuries (5) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 282 in 2010 to 362 in 2011.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | vs. 2011 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,600–2,700 | 2,600–2,700 | 2,600 | 2,500–2,700 | 2,500–2,600 | |
| Combined MPG | 23–24 | 23–24 | 24 | 23–25 | 24–25 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 21–22 / 26–27 | 21–22 / 26–27 | 22 / 26–28 | 22–23 / 26–28 | 22–23 / 26–28 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 370–386 | 370–386 | 370 | 355–386 | 358–376 | |
| Complaints filed | 320 | 282 | 362 | 317 | 609 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 5 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 14 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 5 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 16 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 9 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Rogue have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Nissan Rogue?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 189 of 362 NHTSA complaints (52%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Nissan Rogue get?
EPA rates it 24 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Nissan Rogue?
EPA estimates $2,600 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 22 mpg | 28 mpg (high) | 24 mpg | $2,600 | 370 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 22 mpg | 26 mpg (low) | 24 mpg | $2,600 | 370 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 47 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 189 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 53 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 48 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 62 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 36 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · Campaign 15V032000 · Jan 26, 2015
Defect: 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.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · Campaign 11V565000 · Dec 1, 2011
Defect: 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.