2011 Nissan Rogue recalls and problems

The 2011 Nissan Rogue has 2 safety recalls and 363 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
363
Crashes / fires
10 / 14
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2011 Nissan Rogue vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Nissan Rogue recalls

Recall 15V-032: Electrical System

Reported Jan 26, 2015 · 468,815 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall 11V-565: Steering

Reported Nov 23, 2011 · 7,365 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

2011 Nissan Rogue problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train190
Vehicle Speed Control62
Electrical System54
Air Bags45
Engine45
Unknown or Other36
Steering17
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)11
Structure11
Service Brakes6
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Seats4

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 9
  • Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights — 2
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
  • Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 1
  • Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 1
  • Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
  • Structure › Body › Door — 1
  • Electrical System › Horn — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 80,785 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 Nissan Rogue complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Oct 19, 2026
The vehicle experienced a localized fire originating behind the driver's side kick panel wiring harness. The vehicle is completely factory original. This matches the exact failure mechanism of NHTSA Recall 15V-032-000.
Structure · at 70,000 miles · reported Jul 22, 2026
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's side exterior door handle detached and fell off the vehicle. Additionally, the front passenger's side exterior door handle fractured, and half of the door handle fell off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a failed front driver's and front passenger's side door actuators. The contact was informed that the front driver's and front passenger's side door actuators needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The…
Power Train · reported Dec 26, 2025
The CVT transmission started to fail. 1 day it started jerking some. 2 or 3 times. The next time was more jerking and harder. The last day the jerking was longer in length of time. Then the transmission became a little louder. The jerking was constant with acceleration. We made it home and parked the car. I did not see a code, the engine light only came on after three condition became questionable as to returning home. No dealer or mechanic has inspected the car. I'm positive it is the transmission from all i read on the internet.
Electrical System · at 175,000 miles · reported Aug 12, 2025
The contact owned a 2011 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked outside, unoccupied on the driveway, the front hood caught on fire. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that he was not home, and the neighbors had called 911. The local fire department arrived on scene to extinguish the flame. A police report was filed. The vehicle was left at the contact's residence for further investigation. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V032000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The source of the fire was…
Unknown or Other · reported Jul 27, 2025
Subject: Urgent Safety Issue: Car Doors Locking While in Park and Running Date: [XXX] To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to report a serious safety concern I experienced today with my vehicle. While my car was parked in my driveway and running, the doors automatically locked, locking me out of the vehicle. There is no auto-lock button enabled in the car or on my remote, and due to a previously replaced battery, the key fob no longer functions properly—I must manually insert the key into the ignition. This is extremely concerning because the vehicle should not automatically lock while it is…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Nissan Rogue: 15V-032 (electrical system), 11V-565 (steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Nissan Rogue?

Owners report power train problems most often (190 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (62). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 80,785 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.