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2021 Nissan Rogue: Solid

Owners filed 209 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Rogue in its first five years on the road, about 77 for every 100,000 sold: 0.9× the rate of a typical Rogue year. That's close to a typical year.

The biggest problem area, counting serious complaints more, is the electrical system (22% of complaints, median 5,000 miles).

Complaint index
0.9×
per vehicle sold, vs. a typical Rogue year
Rank
4th of 14
1st = fewest complaints
Complaints
209
first five years; 77 per 100,000 sold
Recalls
10
campaigns
3rd generation, 2021–2026 (first year of the generation; redesign years often run worse) · Updated September 24, 2026 · How we rate
2021 Nissan Rogue SV AWD

Photo: 2021 Nissan Rogue SV AWD · Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Problem areas

Ranked by severity-weighted complaints · share · median miles
  1. Electrical22% · 47 complaints · median 5,000 miles
  2. Engine19% · 39 complaints · median 14,000 miles
  3. Driver assistance16% · 33 complaints · median 39,000 miles
  4. Fuel and propulsion11% · 24 complaints
  5. Powertrain10% · 21 complaints · median 37,000 miles
  6. Brakes7% · 14 complaints · median 26,000 miles
  7. Air bags4% · 9 complaints
  8. Steering6% · 12 complaints
  9. Body and structure6% · 13 complaints
  10. Visibility5% · 10 complaints

Bars rank problem areas by complaints weighted for severity (crashes, fires, injuries and deaths count more). A complaint can name more than one area. Mileage is reported on about half of complaints.

What owners describe

Driver assistance

Owners of this Rogue describe driver assistance systems like automatic braking and lane monitoring acting unpredictably—sometimes braking with no obstacle present, other times failing to activate when needed. Many say dealers couldn't consistently diagnose or permanently fix the issue, leaving them unsure whether the safety features will work.

Warning signs:
Owners report warning lights and malfunction messages for AEB, lane departure, and collision systems, along with sudden phantom braking, camera blackouts, or system shutoffs.
What shops did:
Dealers sometimes replaced sensors, cameras, or wiring harnesses, but many owners say no fault was found or the problem recurred after repair.
Mileage:
most between 30,000 and 70,000 miles, among 9 complaints that give it

“The forward collision system randomly turns off while driving.”

“FCW randomly turns off while driving in daylight under clear conditions.”

Electrical

Owners of the 2021 Nissan Rogue report a range of electrical issues, including sudden power loss, stalling, dead batteries, and malfunctioning door locks, cameras, or infotainment screens. Repairs sometimes fixed the issue temporarily, but many say the problems returned or dealers couldn't identify the cause.

Warning signs:
Many report dashboard warnings like "Engine Malfunction/Power Reduced/Service Now," screens going black, cameras failing to display, or doors failing to lock or unlock.
What shops did:
Dealers often replaced batteries, sensors, gear shifters, cameras or control modules, though several owners say the problem could not be duplicated or was not fully resolved.
Mileage:
most between 0 and 45,000 miles, among 8 complaints that give it

“the instrument panel and radio went black. The driver’s and passenger’s side front doors and tailgate door failed to open intermittently.”

“When activating the right turn signal the windshield washers and wipers will turn on.”

Engine

Owners of this Rogue commonly report sudden power loss, stalling, and overheating tied to coolant mixing with engine oil, often ending in costly engine replacement. Many say dealers struggled to diagnose the problem or told them it wasn't covered by any recall.

Warning signs:
Owners report dashboard warnings like 'Engine Malfunction/Power Reduced,' check engine lights, rough idling, jerking or hesitation on acceleration, white exhaust smoke, and low coolant.
What shops did:
Dealers often could not duplicate or diagnose the issue, replaced sensors, batteries, gear shifters, or coolant, and in many cases determined a full engine replacement was needed.
Mileage:
most between 0 and 95,000 miles, among 19 complaints that give it

“I have a cracked head gasket where the car has never over heated. It’s coolant mixed with my oil and sometimes it has trouble cranking.”

“They advised that the 4th piston is cracked and a new engine is necessary.”

Summaries are written with AI from the owner complaints shown on NHTSA's site and checked against them; quotes are word for word.

Recalls (10)

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  • NHTSA 25V437000June 2025443,899 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

    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. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.

    Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.

    Fix: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 23V791000November 20232 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

    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.

    Risk: A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right rear brake calipers, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 22V772000October 202227,388 vehicles

    Back over prevention: display function

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 22V666000September 20228,391 vehicles

    Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly

    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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seatbelt Assemblies."

    Risk: Seat belts that do not retract properly may be difficult to operate, preventing their usage, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, as necessary, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 22V527000July 202210,477 vehicles

    Equipment: electrical: infotainment: software · Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 21V957000December 202124,793 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

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

    Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 21V474000June 202147,098 vehicles

    Seats: mid/rear assembly · Child seat: vehicle tether anchor

    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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

    Risk: An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seatbacks as necessary, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 21V286000April 202114,054 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

    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.

    Risk: A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 21V186000March 202121 vehicles

    Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

    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.

    Risk: The wheel vibration may break the wheel studs and cause the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel nuts and replace any incorrect ones, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 21V068000February 20212,150 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

    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.

    Risk: An improperly secured fuel hose may leak, increasing the risk of a fire. The fuel hose may also disconnect completely, causing the engine to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reposition and secure the fuel hose and lock ring, free of charge.

A recall only helps if the repair was done. Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup before you buy.

Service bulletins

Nissan sent NHTSA 234 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2021 Rogue. These are repair instructions, not recalls. Warranty extensions and bulletins about its top problem areas:

  • NTB25-030A · October 2025STEERING WHEEL SWITCH BUTTONS INOPERATIVE, STICKING, OR NOT CLICKING WHEN PRESSED IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that any of the steering wheel switch buttons are inoperative, sticking, or not…
  • NTB25-008 · March 2025"ENGINE MALFUNCTION POWER REDUCED SERVICE NOW" DISPLAYED IN COMBINATION METER IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that a "Engine Malfunction Power Reduced Service Now" warning is being displayed, or…
  • NTB25-014 · February 2025REAR VIEW CAMERA IS INOPERATIVE OR "X" IS DISPLAYED WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE IF YOU CONFIRM The Rear View Camera is inoperative or an "X" is displayed when shifting into reverse, AND There is…
  • NTB19-033G · February 2025INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page)…
  • NTB19-042F · February 2025AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or…
  • NTB25-007 · January 2025MIL ON WITH DTC P0196 STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with DTC P0196 for “EOT SENSOR” stored in the ECM.
  • NTB21-040B · January 2025DTCS B2740-87, B2744-87, AND/OR B274D-87 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM Any of the following DTCs are stored:  B2740-87 (TCU)  B2744-87 (BCM)  B274D-87 (Combination Meter) ACTION Follow the SERVICE…
  • NTB25-003 · January 2025CHARGE AIR COOLER SYSTEMS SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a body shop or dealer performs a repair affecting the charge air cooler (Figure 1), please be aware of the following information…

All 2021 Rogue bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2021 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Owners filed 209 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Rogue in its first five years on the road, about 77 for every 100,000 sold: 0.9× the rate of a typical Rogue year. That's close to a typical year. Ratings compare Rogue years with each other using complaints filed with NHTSA; they don't measure every problem owners have.
What are the most common 2021 Rogue problems?
Owners' complaints most often involve the electrical system (22%), the engine (19%) and driver-assistance features and cameras (16%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the 2021 Nissan Rogue been recalled?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Rogue, the most recent in June 2025 (engine and engine cooling). Enter the vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether the repairs were done.

Sources

Owner complaints, recalls and manufacturer communications from NHTSA's public data files, as of September 24, 2026. Complaints are counted once each, over the model year's first 60 months on the road. UsedScore is not affiliated with NHTSA or Nissan. The 2021 Nissan Rogue on NHTSA.gov · How we rate