2011 Nissan Rogue: common problems and reliability

The 2011 Nissan Rogue has 361 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and vehicle speed control. Owners most often flag cvt transmission failure (pre-2022 generations) — complete transmission failure, whining noises, judder, and high replacement costs. cited as a widespread, well-known industry issue. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2011 model year

361
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
10
Crash reports
13
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Nissan Rogue vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
189
vehicle speed control
62
electrical system
52
air bags
45
engine
45

Recalls affecting the 2011 Rogue

electrical system

Campaign 15V032000

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,…

steering:electric power assist system

Campaign 11V565000

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 STEE…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain. For models from approximately 2011-2020 equipped with the 2.5L four-cylinder and traditional CVT, sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, dominated by widespread and severe concerns over CVT transmission

  • CVT Transmission Failure (Pre-2022 Generations) — Complete transmission failure, whining noises, judder, and high replacement costs. Cited as a widespread, well-known industry issue. Frequency: very frequent.
  • CVT Transmission Reliability Concerns (All Generations) — Persistent anxiety about long-term durability, even for newer models. Requires strict, frequent fluid service intervals. Frequency: very frequent.
  • 1.5L Turbo Engine Reliability Apprehension (2022+ Generations) — Concerns about the long-term viability of the complex, turbocharged three-cylinder engine with variable compression. Fear of costly engine replacement. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Premature Tire Wear (2025 Model) — Isolated report of brand-new all-season tires wearing to 30-40% tread in under 20,000 km (12,500 miles), with dealer service blamed. Frequency: isolated.
  • Electrical/Gremlin Issues (Older Generations) — Isolated mentions of bizarre electrical problems leading to other system failures, and poor dealer service regarding warranty claims. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Rogue.

Typical used price

Used Rogue listings typically run $28,639–$34,784 across 2018 to 2026 model years.

Other Rogue model years

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