2021 Nissan Rogue

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2021 Nissan Rogue
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

Complaints
289
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2021

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 1 complaint 1999 2007: 1 complaint 2008: 429 complaints 2009: 320 complaints 2009 2010: 282 complaints 2011: 362 complaints 2012: 318 complaints 2012 2013: 610 complaints 2014: 438 complaints 2015: 552 complaints 2015 2016: 542 complaints 2017: 599 complaints 2018: 667 complaints 2018 2019: 336 complaints 2020: 152 complaints 2021: 289 complaints 2021 289 2022: 262 complaints 2023: 726 complaints 2024: 210 complaints 2024 2025: 190 complaints 2026: 49 complaints
1999: 1 complaint 1999 2007: 1 complaint 2008: 429 complaints 2008 2009: 320 complaints 2010: 282 complaints 2010 2011: 362 complaints 2012: 318 complaints 2012 2013: 610 complaints 2014: 438 complaints 2014 2015: 552 complaints 2016: 542 complaints 2016 2017: 599 complaints 2018: 667 complaints 2018 2019: 336 complaints 2020: 152 complaints 2021: 289 complaints 2021 289 2022: 262 complaints 2023: 726 complaints 2024: 210 complaints 2024 2025: 190 complaints 2026: 49 complaints 2026
1999: 1 complaint 1999 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 429 complaints 2008 2009: 320 complaints 2009 2010: 282 complaints 2010 2011: 362 complaints 2011 2012: 318 complaints 2012 2013: 610 complaints 2013 2014: 438 complaints 2014 2015: 552 complaints 2015 2016: 542 complaints 2016 2017: 599 complaints 2017 2018: 667 complaints 2018 2019: 336 complaints 2019 2020: 152 complaints 2020 2021: 289 complaints 2021 289 2022: 262 complaints 2022 2023: 726 complaints 2023 2024: 210 complaints 2024 2025: 190 complaints 2025 2026: 49 complaints 2026

2021: 289 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19991
20071
2008429
2009320
2010282
2011362
2012318
2013610
2014438
2015552
2016542
2017599
2018667
2019336
2020152
2021289
2022262
2023726
2024210
2025190
202649

Known problem areas

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

Electrical system

21% · 62 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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I was sitting in my car in the passenger seat. The car was in Park, engine was idling to warm up the car. No one was in the drivers seat. After about 5 mins, the car started moving forward without me touching or bumping anything.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-02

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, 2026-07-14

Also filed under Engine and structure

Engine

18% · 52 reports
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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, 2026-07-26

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Forward collision avoidance

13% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2021-02-19

Also filed under Lane departure

Fuel/propulsion system

11% · 33 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

9% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing gear position indication (prndl) and automatic transmission.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Rogue.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-12

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2021-03-16Fuel system, gasoline21V068000 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.

  2. R
    2021-05-04Wheels21V186000 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.

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    2021-06-10Service brakes, hydraulic21V286000 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.

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    2021-07-30Child seat, seats21V474000 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.

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    2022-01-27Fuel system, gasoline21V957000 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.

  6. R
    2022-07-29Back over prevention, equipment22V527000 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.

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    2022-10-27Seat belts22V666000 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.

  8. R
    2022-12-09Back over prevention22V772000 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.

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    2023-12-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-07-18 Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
  10. R
    2024-01-12Service brakes, hydraulic23V791000 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.

  11. I
    2024-08-05Preliminary evaluationOpen Inner Tie Rod Failures
  12. R
    2026-01-26Engine and engine cooling25V437000 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.

Buy-smart checklist

2021 Nissan Rogue — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 62 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 52 reports on file for this year.
  • Forward collision avoidance: 37 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 21V068000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 21V186000 · Wheels
  • Recall 21V286000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 21V474000 · Child seat, seats
  • Recall 21V957000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 22V527000 · Back over prevention, equipment
  • Recall 22V666000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 22V772000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 23V791000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 25V437000 · Engine and engine cooling

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.