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2011 Nissan Rogue Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Nissan Rogue, 4% of its 362 total complaints that year. Owners most often reported door handles and latches failing, with median failure mileage at 70,797. No related recalls are on file for this area.

Structure & Body complaints
15
4% of 362
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
70,798 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Exterior door handles crack, detach, or fall off the vehicle, sometimes on both the driver and passenger side.
  • Door latches and locks fail intermittently, including the hatchback latch not locking and a rear door unlocking and opening while driving at highway speed.
  • Driver door latch mechanisms freeze in cold weather, leaving the door inoperable from inside or outside.
  • Water pools on the driver's side floor, up to an inch deep, appearing during driving, parking, or wet weather.
  • Windows fog or condensate heavily inside the cabin, sometimes tied to the water intrusion on the floor.

When 2011 Nissan Rogue body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 20, 2012, latest Jul 22, 2026.

2011 Nissan Rogue structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2012Nov 2015Jul 2018Jan 2019Sep 2021Dec 2023Jul 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2012 to Jul 2026; peak Nov 2015 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Rogue model year

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

  1. 20106 (2%)
  2. 201115 (4%)
  3. 201215 (5%)
  4. 201336 (6%)
  5. 201450 (11%)
  6. 201559 (11%)
  7. 201654 (10%)
  8. 201751 (9%)
  9. 201832 (5%)
  10. 201922 (7%)
  11. 202017 (11%)
  12. 202124 (8%)
  13. 20223 (1%)
  14. 202320 (3%)
  15. 20249 (4%)
  16. 202511 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2011 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 model year, making up 4% of its 362 total complaints.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan Rogue's structure and body issues?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 Rogue.
What mileage do these body problems typically show up at?
NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 70,797 for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Rogue.
What are the most common body complaints on the 2011 Rogue?
Owners most often described door handles breaking off and latches or locks failing to hold, including one case of a rear door opening while driving.
Did any of these complaints involve crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records one crash and no fires or injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Rogue.

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.