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2011 Nissan Rogue Brakes Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
2%of 363 total for the year
Median mileage
13,400miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Nissan Rogue, 2% of the 363 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The back brake lights fail to come on. When I had them checked, the auto mechanic said the bulb was burnt. After changing the bulbs, the brake lights still did not come on. We checked the fuses and this did not solve the problem. The brake lights still fail come on when the brakes are pressed.”

NHTSA complaint #10538273, filed 2013-09, 50,000 miles

“I began to drive this 2011 Nissan Rogue and noticed when stopped at a red light, when it turned green I stepped on the gas accelerator and the vehicle did not respond. This has happened over and over again. While on the highway driving a speed of 70 miles my car began to loose power, and speed. It went as low as 40 miles and I almost had an accident as a result. I was unable to maintain highway speed. No warning lights or indicators ever came on. Neither with the first issue, or the second issue. I didn't know what was happening. …”

NHTSA complaint #11005300, filed 2017-07, 7,800 miles

“I was on my way to work and had entered our parking lot and was ready to pull into a parking space. As I pulled in and was at a stop , my car suddenly accelerated and I was unable to stop it. I started to turn the wheel to the right because there was a 2010 ford explorer that was parked in front but unfortunately I hit the back end of the car and pushed it at least 30 ft dead straight. My car continued going to the right and over a island and by the time I got it to stop the air bag had gone off. …”

NHTSA complaint #10415685, filed 2011-07, 1,020 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact noticed that the vehicle was jerking prior to the failure. The driver depressed the brake pedal but was concerned about the vehicle moving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #11445217, filed 2021-12, 82,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving in bumper to bumper traffic uphill and having his foot on the brake the vehicle began rolling backwards. He applied pressure to the brakes several times but it failed to stop the vehicle. In addition, he stated that while driving into the garage with his foot on the brakes the vehicle suddenly accelerated. He was able to stop the vehicle applying pressure to the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10405336, filed 2011-06, 3,030 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202648%
202542%
202431%
2023182%
202231%
2021186%
20203221%
201912437%
201826439%
201711419%
2016153%
2015224%
201472%
201351%
2012134%
201182%
201062%
200972%
200831%

Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Rogue

Transmission and drivetrain
189 complaints
Vehicle speed control
62 complaints
Electrical system
53 complaints
Air bags
45 complaints
Engine
45 complaints
Other or unknown
36 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Electronic stability control
11 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Nissan Rogue

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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