Is the transmission a common problem on the 2011 Nissan Rogue?

Yes. NHTSA lists 189 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2011 Rogue, which is 52% of all complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among Rogue model years.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan Rogue transmission?

NHTSA's data provided here shows no related recalls listed for the 2011 Rogue's transmission and powertrain complaints.

At what mileage does the 2011 Nissan Rogue transmission usually fail?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 84,076 miles.

What do owners describe happening when the transmission fails?

Owners describe sudden loss of power or acceleration while driving, stalling at moderate speeds, transmissions stuck in reverse only, and in some cases overheating after highway driving.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?

NHTSA records 2 fires and 0 crashes among the 189 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2011 Rogue, with 0 injuries reported.

2011 Nissan Rogue Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Transmission & powertrain issues account for 189 of 362 complaints (52%) on the 2011 Nissan Rogue, the highest share of any model year listed. Owners report sudden loss of power, stalling, and CVT failure around a median 84,076 miles, with no related recall on file.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 189; 52% of 362
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 84,077 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle suddenly loses power or fails to accelerate at highway speeds, often after 70 mph driving.
Transmission stalls or hesitates at moderate speeds, such as 35-40 mph, sometimes with jerking beforehand.
CVT fails to engage in drive and will only move in reverse, requiring full transmission replacement.
Loud whining or grinding noise from the transmission accompanies loss of acceleration, in one case with a burning odor and reported fire.
Transmission overheats after extended highway driving and stops accelerating until it cools down.
Repeated failures continue after fluid flushes or repairs, with some owners describing the same stalling issue recurring.

When 2011 Nissan Rogue transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 17, 2010, latest Dec 26, 2025.

189 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q4 to 2025 Q4; peak 2018 Q3 (16).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Rogue model year

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

2010124 (44%)
2011189 (52%)
2012136 (43%)
2013314 (51%)
2014115 (26%)
2015140 (25%)
2016176 (33%)
2017122 (20%)
201847 (7%)
201923 (7%)
20204 (3%)
202127 (9%)
202237 (16%)
202375 (10%)
202443 (21%)
20252 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the transmission a common problem on the 2011 Nissan Rogue?: Yes. NHTSA lists 189 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2011 Rogue, which is 52% of all complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among Rogue model years.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan Rogue transmission?: NHTSA's data provided here shows no related recalls listed for the 2011 Rogue's transmission and powertrain complaints.
At what mileage does the 2011 Nissan Rogue transmission usually fail?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 84,076 miles.
What do owners describe happening when the transmission fails?: Owners describe sudden loss of power or acceleration while driving, stalling at moderate speeds, transmissions stuck in reverse only, and in some cases overheating after highway driving.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?: NHTSA records 2 fires and 0 crashes among the 189 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2011 Rogue, with 0 injuries reported.