MYRModel Year Report

2021 Nissan Rogue

● Typical for this model
2021 Nissan Rogue
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Rogue Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2021 highlighted. 1999: 1 complaints 1999 2007: 1 complaints 2008: 429 complaints 2009: 320 complaints 2009 2010: 282 complaints 2011: 362 complaints 2012: 317 complaints 2012 2013: 608 complaints 2014: 437 complaints 2015: 550 complaints 2015 2016: 539 complaints 2017: 596 complaints 2018: 666 complaints 2018 2019: 333 complaints 2020: 149 complaints 2021: 283 complaints 2021 2022: 254 complaints 2023: 692 complaints 2024: 188 complaints 2024 2025: 176 complaints 2026: 33 complaints 2026
2021: 283 complaints
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YearComplaints
19991
20071
2008429
2009320
2010282
2011362
2012317
2013608
2014437
2015550
2016539
2017596
2018666
2019333
2020149
2021283
2022254
2023692
2024188
2025176
202633

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 60 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I have two major safety concerns for my 2021 Nissan Rogue. 1) FAILED REAR DOOR ACTUATORS ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE: I own a 2021 Nissan Rogue with approximately 68,000 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260714

Also filed under ENGINE and STRUCTURE

ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 51 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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Hi, smell a very strong gas smell inside the cabin. And it doesn't matter if the fuel tank is full are nearly empty.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260726

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 13%

13% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE DRIVER ASSIST ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WHEN THERE WERE NO OBSTRUCTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210219

Also filed under LANE DEPARTURE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gear position indication (prndl) and automatic transmission.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Rogue.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230912

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210316 — fuel system, gasoline

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The fuel hose may not be secured in the proper position and the fuel tank lock ring may not be fully seated.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reposition and secure the fuel hose and lock ring, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Campaign 21V068000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210504 — wheels

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The incorrect wheel nuts may have been installed, and may loosen causing wheel vibration.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel nuts and replace any incorrect ones, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Campaign 21V186000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210610 — service brakes, hydraulic

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The rear left and/or right brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move and brake fluid to leak.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Campaign 21V286000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210730 — child seat, seats

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The second-row upper tether wires may have been improperly welded to the seatback frame, preventing a child seat from being securely anchored.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seatbacks as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC812.

Campaign 21V474000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220127 — fuel system, gasoline

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B8.

Campaign 21V957000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220729 — back over prevention, equipment

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles.

Remedy: The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022.

Campaign 22V527000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20221027 — seat belts

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The rear seat belts for the left-hand and right-hand rear seats may not retract properly.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Campaign 22V666000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20221209 — back over prevention

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles.

Remedy: The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Campaign 22V772000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20231213 — PE (closed 20250718)

Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure

R 20240112 — service brakes, hydraulic

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The left and/or right rear brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move and brake fluid to leak.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC933.

Campaign 23V791000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20240805 — PE (open)

Inner Tie Rod Failures

R 20260126 — engine and engine cooling

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Campaign 25V437000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2021 Nissan Rogue — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (60 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (51 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 21V068000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V186000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V286000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V474000 (child seat, seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V957000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V527000 (back over prevention, equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V666000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V772000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V791000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V437000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 2021 Nissan Rogue reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Nissan Rogue is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Rogue?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Rogue have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.