YearToAvoid

2011 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 94 engine-related complaints for the 2011 Nissan Rogue, 26% of all complaints filed for that model year. Owners report sudden unintended acceleration events and stalling episodes, with a median failure mileage of 73,000. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
94
26% of 362
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
73,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle suddenly accelerates on its own while parking or making a low-speed turn, leading to crashes into walls, poles, or parked cars.
  • Sudden unintended acceleration occurs at higher speeds (around 40 mph), causing loss of control and collisions.
  • Engine catches fire while driving or shortly after parking, in some cases fully engulfing the vehicle.
  • Vehicle hesitates or refuses to accelerate past a certain rpm at highway speed, causing it to slow sharply in traffic.
  • Vehicle stalls or loses power momentarily at a stop, then suddenly regains power without warning.
  • Transmission overheats repeatedly, requiring replacement, and is linked by owners to acceleration and stalling problems.

When 2011 Nissan Rogue engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 6, 2011, latest Jul 26, 2025.

2011 Nissan Rogue engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter72011 Q22013 Q42015 Q32017 Q22018 Q42020 Q32022 Q1
94 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q2 to 2025 Q3; peak 2016 Q3 (7).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Rogue model year

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

  1. 201098 (35%)
  2. 201194 (26%)
  3. 201276 (24%)
  4. 2013167 (27%)
  5. 201481 (18%)
  6. 201572 (13%)
  7. 201686 (16%)
  8. 2017103 (17%)
  9. 201891 (14%)
  10. 201936 (11%)
  11. 202013 (9%)
  12. 202167 (23%)
  13. 2022174 (73%)
  14. 2023410 (57%)
  15. 202478 (39%)
  16. 202511 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA lists 94 engine-related complaints for the 2011 Rogue, which is 26% of the 362 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan Rogue engine problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue on the 2011 Rogue.
At what mileage do 2011 Rogue engine problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 73,000 miles.
Did the 2011 Rogue engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this engine issue on the 2011 Rogue includes 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 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.