The Lemon Index2011 Nissan Rogue.
The 2011 Nissan Rogue is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 58 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 40, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 24 mpg combined. The best Nissan Rogue year is 2012.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 362 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Rogue year. 2011 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 57K to 105K miles on the car (290 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 62K–102K miles
- speed control complaints mostly came at 31K–98K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 59K–120K miles
Recalls 2
- electrical 2015
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 2011
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ROGUE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 17, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2010.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 116 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Oil is leaking from the upper end of the engine oil cooler
- Affecting all nissan with abs or abs/vdc
- If for any reason the engine harness is replaced, during the replacement of the harness, install
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The transmission disengaged and the car did not accelerate. This happens frequently and began occurring approximately 18 months ago. It happened almost daily during warmer weather.
2011 Nissan Rogue owner · NHTSA complaint 10567318
Quick answers
Is the 2011 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.5× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 40; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Rogue year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2011 Nissan Rogue problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (52%), speed control (22%) and engine (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Rogue have?
2 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Nissan Rogue get?
24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2011 Nissan Rogue safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2011 Nissan Rogue problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 57,000 and 105,000 miles. The middle report was at 80,500 miles, from 290 complaints.
Does the 2011 Nissan Rogue have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 52% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2011 Nissan Rogue cost in fuel a year?
About $2700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2011 Nissan Rogue have?
2.5L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Rogue year is better than the 2011?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2012, 2020 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works