2021 Nissan Rogue Sport Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
20/100
#5 most-complained of 6 Rogue Sport years
The 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport ranks 5th of 6 model years with a complaint index of 20 and a "Best" verdict among its peers. It has 23 complaints, 1 recall, 2 crashes, and 1 fire, with the top problem area being the Engine.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27.5
- 26 city / 30.5 hwy
Top 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine8 (35%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (35%)
- Electrical System5 (22%)
- Other5 (22%)
- Brakes4 (17%)
- Steering2 (9%)
- Fuel System1 (4%)
- Lane Departure1 (4%)
What owners report
- Forward Collision Warning and automatic emergency braking activate with no vehicle or object nearby, sometimes leading to sudden deceleration or a crash.
- Steering behavior changes unexpectedly after using lane-correction and cruise control features, reported alongside a crash.
- Engine cooling fan failures let coolant levels drop, causing the engine to overheat.
- Electrical faults show up as flickering dash warnings, radio volume changes, skipping audio, and unexplained acceleration or antilock brake behavior.
- A wiring harness for a headlight bulb was found burned out at 106,864 miles, with the dealer unable to explain the overheating.
- Owners report delayed or absent brake response when the pedal is applied, even though dealerships found no fault.
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V093000Feb 16, 2023Electrical System712,458 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
Risk: Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26 MPG
- Highway
- 30.5 MPG
- Combined
- 27.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,350
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2021 compared with other Rogue Sport years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport reliable based on NHTSA data?
- NHTSA lists 23 complaints and 1 recall for the 2021 Rogue Sport, giving it a complaint index of 20, the lowest among the years with a Best verdict.
- How does the 2021 Rogue Sport compare to other years?
- It ranks 5th worst out of 6 model years tracked. The 2018 and 2019 Rogue Sport have Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 100 and 80, while 2020 and 2022 also carry Good or Best verdicts.
- What is the top problem area for the 2021 Rogue Sport?
- Engine complaints make up the largest share, tied with Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues, each accounting for 35% of reported problems.
- Does the 2021 Rogue Sport have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (23V093000) covers a jackknife-style ignition key that can collapse while driving; Nissan's remedy involves inserting a spacer into the key slot.
- What mileage do problems tend to show up at on the 2021 Rogue Sport?
- The median mileage at failure across reported issues is 82,682 miles, though electrical and camera-related complaints show separate medians of 106,864 and 58,500 miles.