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2011 Nissan Rogue: common problems and reliability
An average Rogue year.
362 owner complaints, most about power train. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2011 Rogue?The 2011 Nissan Rogue has 362 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and vehicle speed control.
Safety record for the 2011 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Nissan Rogue vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Rogue years only. How we score it
Is 2011 a good year for the Rogue?
Across the 20 Rogue model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2007) to 1,072 (2015). With 362 complaints, the 2011 Rogue sits about the same as the model's median of 336.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2011 Rogue
electrical system
Campaign 15V032000Nissan 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.
steering:electric power assist system
Campaign 11V565000NISSAN 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Rogue. See the full Rogue owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Rogue listings typically run $12,189–$20,410.
Other Rogue model years
Compare every Rogue year side by side to see how 2011 ranks against the rest.
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