2011 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 12%of 363 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,392miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Nissan Rogue, 12% of the 363 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,392 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on the njtp and the speed limit is 65 and my car wouldn't pass 40mph. I decided to get off on the next exit and when I came to the light I stopped. When the light turned green I couldn't move forward. I was stuck. After about 5 minutes I was able to go again. This is not the only time this has happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11343360, filed 2020-08, 96,000 miles“While driving perticular in warmer weather the car shakes then slows down while I'm in high traffic very dangerous this happened twice had the car almost 2 years this july will be 2 years I'm very scared it does this and don't have money to fix .”
NHTSA complaint #11402597, filed 2021-03, 101,453 miles“Takata recall I would like to inform everyone of our issue on our 2011 Nissan Rogue. While driving on the freeway we lost all power in an instant. This is not safe! We also saw the issue of not being able to accelerate and even when on cruise control it completely falling off due to lack of power.”
NHTSA complaint #10978540, filed 2017-04, 68,000 miles“This vehicle is very dangerous to operate on warmer days. The transmission seems to overheat very easily causing the vehicle to go into a fail-safe limp mode . This is very dangerous as it occurs on the highway, on hills, mountain roads, and with my children in the car. It has placed me in dangerous safety situations and the dealership and manufacturer acknowledge the issue exists but take no further action in correcting the dangerous flaw.”
NHTSA complaint #11233701, filed 2019-07, 163,000 miles“As I was driving the vehicle (2011 Nissan Rogue) cut off as I was slowing down. The vehicle began jerking as I was driving. All the lights on the dashboard came on and the vehicle shut off at a stop light. During another incident the vehicle stalled while going down a rode with a small hill. Then stalled on the highway off ramp. Luckily, we had a shoulder area to pull off. After sitting in the vehicle an waiting for 10 - 15 minutes the vehicles started and began driving fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11322165, filed 2020-04, 163,768 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10192478Nov 25, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Starting with 2010 Model Year, Nissan vehicles have been gradually incorporating a new type of DTC known as Permanent DTC or P-DTC. If a vehicle is equipped…
- 10054516Aug 15, 2014Nissan: some vehicles may experience reduced performance caused by the cvt fluid temperature protection logic. *js updated 4/18/14. *pe updated 9/29/14.
- 10192293Jan 13, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement Engine Control Modules (ECMs) for many newer Nissan vehicles are now "Blank" ECMs. Blank ECMs come without software and must be programmed (not…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 19% |
| 2025 | 13 | 7% |
| 2024 | 68 | 31% |
| 2023 | 300 | 40% |
| 2022 | 146 | 54% |
| 2021 | 53 | 18% |
| 2020 | 8 | 5% |
| 2019 | 17 | 5% |
| 2018 | 57 | 9% |
| 2017 | 70 | 12% |
| 2016 | 65 | 12% |
| 2015 | 56 | 10% |
| 2014 | 53 | 12% |
| 2013 | 104 | 17% |
| 2012 | 43 | 13% |
| 2011 | 45 | 12% |
| 2010 | 46 | 16% |
| 2009 | 30 | 9% |
| 2008 | 36 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Rogue
189 complaintsVehicle speed control
62 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsAir bags
45 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeats
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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