2021 Nissan Rogue
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
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2021
Opened by NHTSA
21% of complaints
Complaints per year
2021: 289 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 429 |
| 2009 | 320 |
| 2010 | 282 |
| 2011 | 362 |
| 2012 | 318 |
| 2013 | 610 |
| 2014 | 438 |
| 2015 | 552 |
| 2016 | 542 |
| 2017 | 599 |
| 2018 | 667 |
| 2019 | 336 |
| 2020 | 152 |
| 2021 | 289 |
| 2022 | 262 |
| 2023 | 726 |
| 2024 | 210 |
| 2025 | 190 |
| 2026 | 49 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
21% · 62 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
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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 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Show complaint excerpts
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 reportsPower train
9% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing gear position indication (prndl) and automatic transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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2024-08-05Preliminary evaluationOpen Inner Tie Rod Failures
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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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- 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.