YearToAvoid

2011 Nissan Rogue Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 17 brake-related complaints for the 2011 Nissan Rogue, about 5% of that year's 362 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 45,450 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Brakes complaints
17
5% of 362
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
45,450 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe sudden loss of braking force where the ABS activates then the brakes seem to deactivate, causing the vehicle to keep rolling despite the pedal being pressed.
  • Some drivers report unintended acceleration or loss of stopping control that led to a low-speed collision shortly after starting to drive.
  • Several owners report the vehicle stalling or shutting off unexpectedly at speed, with dashboard warning lights coming on and the brake pedal feeling unusual or unresponsive during the event.
  • Brake light failure is reported even after replacing bulbs and checking fuses, leaving the lights unresponsive when the pedal is pressed.
  • One complaint describes a fire that started while the vehicle was parked, discovered shortly after the owner had been driving.

When 2011 Nissan Rogue brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 6, 2011, latest Dec 28, 2021.

2011 Nissan Rogue brakes complaints: complaints filed per month1Jun 2011Jun 2013Nov 2015Dec 2017Jan 2019Apr 2020
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2011 to Dec 2021; peak Jun 2011 (1).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Rogue model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 20087 (2%)
  3. 200911 (3%)
  4. 20109 (3%)
  5. 201117 (5%)
  6. 201218 (6%)
  7. 20139 (1%)
  8. 201413 (3%)
  9. 201528 (5%)
  10. 201618 (3%)
  11. 2017123 (21%)
  12. 2018273 (41%)
  13. 2019127 (38%)
  14. 202033 (22%)
  15. 202118 (6%)
  16. 20222 (1%)
  17. 202317 (2%)
  18. 20243 (1%)
  19. 20254 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA lists 17 brake-related complaints for the 2011 Rogue, which is about 5% of the 362 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Nissan Rogue?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake complaints on the 2011 Rogue.
At what mileage do 2011 Rogue brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 45,450 miles.
Did the 2011 Rogue brake issue cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this component shows 1 crash and 1 fire among the reported complaints, with 0 injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.