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2011 Nissan Rogue electrical problems

53 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 82,300.

owner complaints
53
of this car's complaints
15%
typical mileage
82,300
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

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    1

At what mileage

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Nissan Rogue electrical problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Nissan Rogue electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 11

Related recalls

Electrical systemReported January 26, 2015 · 468,815 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007, to November 26, 2013, and 2014 Nissan Rogue Select vehicles manufactured September 23, 2013, to July 2, 2014. 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.
Risk
An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the kick panel wiring harness connector and will if necessary install a new harness connector and waterproof seal, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 15V032000 · Recall details

What 2011 Nissan Rogue owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 19, 2026 · Electrical · MO · fire

The vehicle experienced a localized fire originating behind the driver's side kick panel wiring harness. The vehicle is completely factory original. This matches the exact failure mechanism of the federal safety agency Recall 15V‑032-000.

Filed Aug 12, 2025 · Electrical · 175,000 miles · IL · fire

The contact owned a 2011 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked outside, unoccupied on the driveway, the front hood caught on fire. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that he was not home, and the neighbors had called 911. The local fire department arrived on scene to extinguish the flame. A police report was filed. The vehicle was left at the contact's residence for further investigation. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V032000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The source of the fire was undetermined however, it began under the front hood. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was sought. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2025 · Electrical, Steering · PA

The power steering failed while driving

Filed Jun 25, 2024 · Airbags, Electrical · MD

I am the 2nd owner of a 2011 Nissan Rogue purchased in 2016. I have had four problems with the vehicle, the major one being the transmission that will not cool and overheats as soon as the temperature goes up. With the most recent heat wave, I have experienced no power going to the wheels. I had no power steering and had to push my car off the road with a friend with in the car. I also experienced a short in the system where it had no power at all and seemed to have no battery power, it clearly is an electrical short. The fourth issue is the passenger seat airbag. I have never received any notice from Nissan about any of these issues since I purchased the car used in 2016. When I called today, I was told that there were no recalls on my car and hung up on by Nissan America. I clearly saw four recalls that had been issued over the years on all four of these issues. I drive for the elderly, homeless, homebound and other persons in need in my community and have done so since I was 14 years old. I am a good citizen and have gone out of my way to try to make things right and just for all people. I am appalled at the conduct and behavior that I received on the phone today. I understand that my car is older but I would have returned my car for service if I had received a recall of which I received none. I know for fact that the recall for the transmission came out in 2016 and should have covered my car. I cannot take care of the people and continue with what I do in my community without a working car. I cannot afford a new car and surely do not deserve such disrespect.

Filed Dec 31, 2023 · Electrical · TX

Unknown

Filed Dec 5, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · WA

With no clear reason the passenger seat airbag system became defective. It did not detect passenger and always stays off. Took it to a certified Nissan dealer and they said it is a common issue, and the only fix is to reset it electrically or pay 2,500 for a new passenger seat. I opted to reset it electrically which cost $150 and was a temporary fix as the system resumed being defective after a few days. The defect is very dangerous as is disables the passenger airbag completely and will not deploy in the event of an accident which can be deadly.

Filed Sep 29, 2023 · Acceleration, Airbags · MD

I have no back tail lights , mechanic says it's an electrical issue yrans module needs fixed right front hub bearing and head light switch, my air bag system is constantly on my car cruise control system is messed up the cruise control steering switch needs to be replace my cars control panel all messed up.

Filed Jun 8, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · IL

The car will not go when she come to stop at shakes and jerks, so hard you cannot accelerate once you come from a stop if you do the car dies the car dies when trying to merge onto the highway due to the acceleration especially on hot days almost died a few times on the way home from work hitting St. Louis traffic. The car is a piece of junk. Good luck surviving trying to drive it.

Filed Mar 15, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · TN

I have had this 2011 Rogue in a repair shop 6 times for the same issue and each time the technician replaced the air flow sensor because of “ code reading “ the rogue lost power without warning and stalls at red lights. My most recent repair the technician stated the cruise control spring needed replaced and could be the issues with sudden power loss . I have had the O2 sensor replaced, catalytic converters replaced, starter, alternator and MAS with the problem returning within 3 months . The Rogue is very dangerous and I am filing a complaint in hopes other people do not sink thousands of dollars into a bad vehicle!

Filed Jan 16, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · DE

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Code: B1018, OCS Sensor failure in passenger seat which controls the passenger airbags. Passenger side airbag light kicks on thinking there is a "child" or something light in the front seat which disables the airbag. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Passenger side airbag light kicks on thinking there is a "child" or something light in the front seat which disables the airbag. This is a known issue of the manufacturer but yet the refuse to include other years of these vehicles in their recall. There even has been a lawsuit on their "fix" because they just continue to use the same sensors even when replacing the recalled vehicles sensors. They also expect you to pay 2700 to replace an ENTIRE seat cushion to replace said sensor. I am sorry but poor people do not have that kind of money laying around. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes was reproduced and confirmed by a local Nissan Deal. They even cleared the code and within 2 weeks it appeared again in the same way/format. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Air bag warning light and the passenger side airbag light kicks on thinking there is a "child" or something light in the front seat which disables the airbag.

Questions about the 2011 Nissan Rogue electrical

Does the 2011 Nissan Rogue have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 53 complaints about the electrical of the 2011 Nissan Rogue, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2011 Nissan Rogue electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 82,300 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Nissan Rogue electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 15V032000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Nissan Rogue have the most electrical problems?

The Nissan Rogue model years with the most electrical complaints are 2016 (125 complaints), 2018 (96 complaints) and 2015 (82 complaints).

Other 2011 Nissan Rogue problems

Transmission 189Acceleration 62Engine 47Airbags 45Steering 17Body 11Driver assistance 11Brakes 8Fuel system 7Lights 5Seats 4Suspension 4Seat belts 3Tires 2Visibility 2Wheels 2Locks 1

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