45 of the 510 complaints about the 2011 Nissan Rogue are about the airbag system — 9% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 90,000 miles.
45
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
AIR BAGS
Me and my partner were giving a car for her birthday I use it more for work they gave us title but lately I been experiencing hits in car that we haven’t done or crash anyone or anything and also air bag activation and other problems the one has me worry is that rpm loses gas power on free way can’t go over then 20 loses power
NHTSA complaint #11676316 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
Airbag indicator is flashing. Dealer says it is showing B1054 Error. Says it is a Drivers airbag module open. Cost of repair will be several 100 dollars.
NHTSA complaint #11620526 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
I purchased the vehicle from seventy 7 auto on mahoning avenue in Youngstown Ohio I was never told that the car didn’t have airbags it has a oil leak and bad catalytic converter after I took it back to the dealer they checked it and said it was good to go as I was leaving the dealer ship I was on the highway driving at the speed limit which is 60 mph then my vehicle did a hard jerk making interrupt the flow of traffic and proceeded to jerk until I was able to make it off the highway and it was never any lights on to tell me my engine oil was leaking or that the car didn’t have any airbags at all
NHTSA complaint #11617922 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #11596457 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
The airbag stopped working. The mechanic said it stopped working because of water damage in the seat. Why doesn’t Nissan inform their consumers about the airbags? I wonder if other people are experiencing the same problem.
NHTSA complaint #11566643 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #11558614 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #11547394 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #11501951 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
The contact’s daughter owns a 2011 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The contact stated that the light came on intermittently at first but now it is on all the time. There is no recall on this issue so the contact would have to pay out of pocket for the repairs.
NHTSA complaint #11486839 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
Air bag light stayed on and could not get an inspection without a rejection sticker. Retired and very costly to repair, but had to repair it. Cost : $2,700 I will gladly send you the invoice if required. Southern Nissan repaired our car. Thanks in advance for your help.
NHTSA complaint #11464488 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger’s side air bag sensor occupant classification system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
NHTSA complaint #11450740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
Passenger seat Occupant sensor has failed. Yes, available for inspection. This sensor communicates with the Airbag system. The front passenger airbag is disabled due to the fault. The problem has been reproduced, I have followed the process of resetting the DTC and 2 weeks later the DTC has returned. No inspection beyond owner. Vehicle producing DTC B1018 This relates to the occupant sensor which shuts off the airbag when the seat is occupied by a child or small enough adult. Nissan has had several recalls for this sensor in other models and years of this vehicle. Due to poor design the only repair is replacing the entire passenger seat at a cost of over $2000.
NHTSA complaint #11438608 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
Passenger seat Occupant sensor has failed. Yes, available for inspection. This sensor communicates with the Airbag system. The front passenger airbag is disabled due to the fault. The problem has been reproduced, I have followed the process of resetting the DTC and 2 weeks later the DTC has returned. No inspection beyond owner. Vehicle producing DTC B1018 This relates to the occupant sensor which shuts off the airbag when the seat is occupied by a child or small enough adult. Nissan has had several recalls for this sensor in other models and years of this vehicle. Due to poor design the only repair is replacing the entire passenger seat at a cost of over $2000.
NHTSA complaint #11431411 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
AT APPROXIMATELY 90,000 MILES THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FAILURE WARNING LITES ACTIVATED. THE LITE IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ON THE DASHBOARD IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER ARE BOTH INVOLVED. i AM TOLD BY THE DEALER (MARK) AT DAYTONA NISSAN, THAT THE CAR IS PROBABLY UNSAFE FOR PASSENGERS.. IN RESEARCHING I FIND THIS IS NOT A NEW PROBLEM, THAT IT HAS BEEN THE CASE FOR SOME YEARS, AND THIS HAPPENS TO PRACTICALLY ALL NISSAN ROGUES AND IS A DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT CALLS FOR SEAT REPLACEMENT TO THE TUNE OF 2 TO 3 GRAND. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SOME YEARS AND IS KNOWN TO THE MFG. THEY CHOOSE TO NOT FIX IT. HOW MANY HAVE TO DIE B4 YOU FOLKS TELL NISSAN TO RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11428487 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the seat occupant classification module for the passenger’s side seat failed. The contact stated that in the event of a crash, the air bag would not deploy. The contact did not provide the dealer information. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
NHTSA complaint #11426132 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with the passenger’s side seat needing to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was and informed that the VIN was not under recall. There was no further assistance provided. The failure mileage was approximately 16,109. The consumer stated noticed a safety issue because of the disabled flashing airbag warning light on the dashboard while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken into a local Nissan dealer where it was diagnosed as a faulty OCS (Occupant classification sensor mat passenger seat bottom) which can cause the air bags to improperly deploy. The owner contacted Nissan and filed a complaint but they refused to provide any assistance, but instead said the owner was responsible for this failure which would entail replacing the entire passenger seat at a cost of almost $3,000.
NHTSA complaint #11418029 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
2011 NISSAN ROUGE: THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT THAT INDICATES THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS NOT ACTIVE ILLUMINATES WITH AN ADULT SEATING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE RED AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD CLUSTER FLASHES. THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR STATES THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH. THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE ME THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REPAIR THIS BECAUSE THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. A WEB SEARCH WILL FIND MANY MANY NISSAN CARS WITH THIS PROBLEM. PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HURT AND KILLED DUE TO NISSAN CARS FAILURE TO DEPLOY THE AIRBAG. THE CAR IS UNSELLABLE AND UNSAFE. THE GOVERMMENT SHOULD REQUIRE NISSAN TO FIX THIS PROBLEM WITHOUT COST TO THE CAR OWNER BEFORE MORE PEOPLE ARE HURT AND KILLED.
NHTSA complaint #11390577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
2011 NISSAN ROUGE: THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT THAT INDICATES THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS NOT ACTIVE ILLUMINATES WITH AN ADULT SEATING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE RED AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD CLUSTER FLASHES. THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR STATES THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH. THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE ME THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REPAIR THIS BECAUSE THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. A WEB SEARCH WILL FINED MANY MANY NISSAN CARS WITH THIS PROBLEM. PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HURT AND KILLED DUE TO NISSAN CARS FAILURE TO DEPLOY THE AIRBAG. THE CAR IS UNSELLABLE AND UNSAFE. THE GOVERMMENT SHOULD REGUIRE NISSAN TO FIX THIS PROBLEM WITHOUT COST TO THE CAR OWNER BEFORE MORE PEOPLE ARE HURT AND KILLED.
NHTSA complaint #11376920 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR BLINKS DUE TO A MALFUNCTION. COST TO FIX IS $3K DUE TO HAVING TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT WHERE THE SENSOR IS, WHICH IS HALF THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS BEEN BLINKING FOR THE PAST YEAR AND IS EXTREMELY DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING. NOT SURE IF THIS MEANS THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY, WHICH IS *EXTREMELY* DANGEROUS. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN TRAVELING, THE VEHICLE OFTEN LOSES ACCELERATION, EVEN WITH THE GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN. IT BECOMES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS TO STOP OR TURN. THE STEERING WHEEL LOSES POWER STEERING, AND THE BRAKES DO NOT ENGAGE QUICKLY AT ALL.
NHTSA complaint #11352989 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
1 OWNER CAR. MILEAGE 80,000. AIR BAG LIGHTS CAME ON BY SEAT AND ON DASH EVEN WHEN AN ADULT IS SITTING IN PASSENGER SEAT WHEN IGNITION IS ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD ENTIRE SEAT MUST BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE SENSOR AT A COST OF $3000. THIS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MANY PEOPLE. THIS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THEY KEPT PUTTING THIS PART IN EVEN AFTER THEY STARTING FAILING IN 2008, 2009, 2010 MODELS. WE ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS TO WORK TO GET OUR CARS INSPECTED. THAT IS HALF THE VALUE OF THE CAR. THE ENTIRE SEAT MUST BE REPLACED??!!?? I DON'T KNOW IF THE BAG WILL DEPLOY OR NOT IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENT. HOW LONG UNTIL THE OTHER ONE FAILS.
NHTSA complaint #11350076 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
THE AIRBAGS LIGHT IS ON AND THE WINDOW WIPER DOES NOT SPRAY VERY HARD TO CLEAN THE WINDOWS
NHTSA complaint #11349141 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CLOCK SPRING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE ARE SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO HAVE POSTED ON THE INTERNET THE SAME PROBLEM ( THIS WAS HOW I DISCOVERED IT WAS THE CLOCK SPRING). NONE OF THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WORK AS WELL AS THE HORN DOES NOT WORK. WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT ( I RELIEVE IT'S TO THE LEFT) THE HORN WILL THEN WORK. I FIND THIS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE I CAN NOT ALERT ANOTHER DRIVER USING MY HORN. I'M LESS CONCERNED ABOUT THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WORKING. FROM THE RESEARCH I HAVE COMPLETED I AM NOT SURE IF THIS PROBLEM AFFECTS THE AIR BAG OR NOT. I BELIEVE THERE IS A WIRE HOOK UP TO THE AIR BAG.
NHTSA complaint #11323657 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
THE CVT IS SLIPPING FROM 1ST GEAR TO 2ND GEAR AND ALSO GOES IN "LIMP MODE". THE RPM'S REV UP TO 6 AND THE SPEED IS ONLY AT 40MPH. THERE IS SOME WHINNING NOISE ALSO
NHTSA complaint #11300621 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
THIS LAST TIME TO THE NISSAN IN MY AREA, I HAD THEM LOOK AT MY PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR, AS THE SENSOR INDICATES OFF, EVEN IF THERE IS NO WEIGHT ON THE SEAT. MY SERVICE ADVISOR AND THE HEAD OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT BOTH SAID THAT IT'S NOT CLEAR IF THE AIRBAGS WILL DEPLOY IF THE SENSOR IS OFF. THEY SAID I COULD GET IT REPLACED, BUT THE ISSUE IS: IT WILL COST $2,600 BECAUSE THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE SEAT. COME TO FIND OUT, THIS IS ACTUALLY AN ISSUE REPORTED TO THE NHTSA FROM OTHER 2011 ROGUE OWNERS. I AM THE PRIMARY DRIVER IN MY FAMILY, BUT NOW I AM WORRIED TO TRANSPORT ANYONE. IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL, BUT THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT CAN CAUSE ME TO SELL MY VEHICLE AND NOT GET ANOTHER NISSAN. I AM NOW WORRIED OF GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT AND KNOWING FULL WELL MY AIRBAGS, THE ONE THING BUILT INTO THE VEHICLE TO KEEP PEOPLE SAFE, MAY OR MAY NOT DEPLOY, AND MAY OR MAY NOT KEEP PEOPLE SAFE. $2,600 TO FIX A CAR DEFECT ISN'T AN OPTION FOR ME. PLANNING A FUNERAL FOR SOMEONE WHO CHOOSES TO RIDE IN MY FRONT SEAT ISN'T AN OPTION EITHER. I AM TRULY AT A LOSS FOR WHAT TO DO NEXT, BUT I AM HEARTBROKEN THAT IT'S COME DOWN TO THOSE TWO OPTIONS. I WANTED TO KEEP MY ROGUE FOR A FEW YEARS MORE - I LOVE IT, BUT SAFETY IS MY NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. I WISH SAFETY WAS A PRIORITY TO NISSAN TO MAKE THIS A RECALL, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE PROFITS HAVE SURPASSED CUSTOMER SAFETY. THE SENSOR HAS BEEN ON FOR MONTHS, BUT THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE.
NHTSA complaint #11270651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
VEHICLE PASSEGER AIRBAG SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS DEFECTIVE, AFTER SPEAKING WITH MY MECHANIC, I WAS INFORMED IT WAS A KNOWN ISSUE, BUT THERE WAS CURRENTLY NO RECALL. THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WAS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SEAT TO THE TUNE OF $2500. NISSAN NEEDS TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE " KNOWN ISSUE".
NHTSA complaint #11195329 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS MADE ABOUT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEFECT IN THE 2011 NISSAN ROUGE. MY CAR FAILED THE STATE INSPECTION BECAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS BLINKING ON THE DASH BOARD. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AS NO ONE ELSE WAS ABLE TOO. NISSAN INFORMED ME THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE ONLY WAY TO REPLACE THE SENSOR IS TO COMPLETELY REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AT A PRICE OF $2,000. IF THE SENSOR IS SO BURIED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT THE ENTIRE SEAT HAS TO BE REPLACED, THEN THAT IS A FACTORY DEFECT AND IS NISSAN'S RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX IT AT THEIR EXPENSE. YOU WOULD THINK THAT WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS AND THE FACT THAT THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD, NISSAN WOULD WANT TO RECALL AND HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED! OF COURSE, THEN THEY COULDN'T COLLECT $2,000 FOR EVERY SEAT REPLACED FOR THIS DEFECT. THE WARNING LIGHT JUST STARTED BLINKING ABOUT A MONTH AGO, BUT WHO KNOWS HOW LONG THE AIR BAG HAS BEEN DEFECTIVE , MAYBE THE LIGHT DOESN'T BLINK UNTIL IT IS CRITICAL BECAUSE THE AIR BAG BUTTON ALWAYS SHOWED THE AIR BAG AS OFF NO MATTER HOW BIG OR SMALL THE PERSON SITTING IN THE SEAT WAS. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND ATTENTION SHOULD BE PAID!
NHTSA complaint #11175116 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
"TAKATA RECALL"MY 2011 NISSAN ROGUE AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING WHILE DRIVING TO WORK IN MY LOCAL AREA. IT CONTINUES TO BLINK WHILE CAR IDLES AS WELL. I HAD IT LOOKED AT THAT AFTERNOON AT GARAGE. THEY SAID PROBLEM IN DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG NOT WORKING. CONFUSED AS THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE FACTORY INSTALLED AND YET I AS THE CONSUMER MUST MAINTAIN FAULTY SAFETY EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS DAILY MAINTENANCE TO THIS VEHICLE. JUST SPENT 2000.00 DOLLARS AT NISSAN GETTING ALL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED DONE.NOW THIS TOO.
NHTSA complaint #11141544 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
THE AIRBAG ICON ON THE DASH IS BLINKING WHEN MOTOR IS RUNNING
NHTSA complaint #11119700 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
THE AIRBAG SENSOR WON'T SHUT OFF.
NHTSA complaint #11119331 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
BUMPED INTO A LARGE CURB ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HIT RIGHT AT THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR THAT IS WHEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO NISSAN DEALER TO BE CHECKED WAS JUST RESET THE FIRST TIME 4 DAYS LATER CAME BACK ON TOOK IT BACK WAS PUT THROUGH A DIAGNOSTIC SCREENING AGAIN WAS TOLD IT WAS SHOWING THE OCS UNIT WAS MALFUNCTIONING. TOLD ME THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WHICH WAS IN BOTTOM OF SEAT. MY QUESTION IS HOW COULD SOMETHING LIKE THAT GET DAMAGED IF IT IS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT WHEN HARDLY ANYONE EVER RIDES IN THAT SEAT. I WAS GOING 5 MILES PER HR. WHEN I HIT CURB.
NHTSA complaint #11099266 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.