Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2011 Nissan Rogue
The 2011 Nissan Rogue has moderate owner complaints with prevalent issues in the powertrain and electrical systems. There are two recalls, particularly related to steering and electrical components. Be cautious of powertrain complaints, and inspect thoroughly before buying.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Nissan Rogue has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 363 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V032000 Electrical Short Due to Water Seepage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V565000 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST CONTROL UNIT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 189 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 62 complaints
- Electrical System 53 complaints
- Air Bags 45 complaints
- Engine 45 complaints
- Unknown or Other 36 complaints
Of the 363 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 363 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Harness connector short
How to check: Inspect under carpet for moisture or salt damage.
EPS assist control issues
How to check: Verify smooth steering response at all speeds.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual noises from the engine.
Red flag: Persistent knocking sounds
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check electrical functions and dash lights.
Red flag: Flickering or failure of displays
- 03
City driving
What to check: Assess smooth gear shifting.
Red flag: Jerky or delayed shifts
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Monitor for powertrain hesitations.
Red flag: Lack of acceleration power
- 05
Cornering
What to check: Evaluate steering responsiveness.
Red flag: Steering is unresponsive or stiff
- 06
Braking
What to check: Observe brake response and noise.
Red flag: Squeaking or delayed braking effect
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the EPS system recall been addressed?
- Any past electrical system issues?
- When was the last powertrain service?
- Any transmission repairs or issues?
- How are the vehicle speed controls performing?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair records
- Service history records
- Title and registration
- Warranty records
- Accident history report
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Nissan Rogue at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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