2021 Nissan Rogue Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2021 Nissan Rogue has 288 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 67, and 10 recall campaigns, ranking 7th worst among 19 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, with Engine and Electrical System complaints leading at 23% and 21% of reports.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 67/100
- #7 of 19 Rogue years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 288
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 10
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 21
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 11
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 31
- 28 city / 34.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 0
Top 2021 Nissan Rogue problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other81 (28%)
- Engine67 (23%)
- Electrical System61 (21%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras37 (13%)
- Fuel System36 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain27 (9%)
- Structure & Body24 (8%)
- Brakes18 (6%)
- Steering18 (6%)
- Airbags14 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Driver assist and forward collision systems sometimes fail to warn or brake, leading to crashes into vehicles or fixed objects.
- Some owners describe automatic emergency braking or forward collision detection not activating during clear stopping situations.
- Airbags reportedly did not deploy in several crashes, including rollovers and frontal collisions.
- One owner reported the vehicle suddenly turning off and losing steering and brake control while in reverse.
- A transmission complaint described the vehicle unexpectedly shifting into reverse at high speed while stopped.
- A front lower control arm reportedly broke, causing loss of steering control and a collision.
2021 Nissan Rogue recalls
10 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V437000Jun 27, 2025Engine443,899 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.
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. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.
- NHTSA 23V791000Nov 22, 2023Brakes2 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.
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. The two vehicles that were previously inspected under recall 21V-286 and did not receive a brake caliper replacement will need to have the new remedy completed.
- NHTSA 22V772000Oct 13, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras27,388 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
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.
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. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R22B8, R22C1, and PC923/25.
2021 Nissan Rogue fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 28 MPG
- Highway
- 34.5 MPG
- Combined
- 31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,100
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2021 Nissan Rogue reliable?
- NHTSA lists 288 complaints and a complaint index of 67 for the 2021 Rogue, ranking 7th worst out of 19 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, meaning it has more reported problems than several other Rogue years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Rogue?
- Engine complaints make up 23% of reports, followed by Electrical System issues at 21% and Collision Avoidance & Cameras problems at 13%, according to NHTSA data.
- Does the 2021 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA has issued 10 recall campaigns for the 2021 Rogue, covering issues including brake caliper bushings, fuel pump wear, engine control module software, rear seat belts, and infotainment reboots.
- How does the 2021 Rogue compare to other Rogue years?
- The 2021 Rogue's complaint index of 67 is worse than the 2020 model (index 6, Best verdict) but better than the 2023 model (index 100, Avoid verdict), placing it in the middle-to-worse range among Rogue years.