How common are brake complaints for the 2021 Nissan Rogue?

NHTSA lists 18 brake-related complaints for the 2021 Rogue, which is 6% of the 288 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2021 Nissan Rogue?

Yes. Nissan issued recall 21V286000 in 2021 and a follow-up recall 23V791000 in 2023, both addressing rear brake caliper assemblies that may be missing an internal bushing, letting the O-ring seal move and brake fluid leak.

At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 28,496 at the time of failure for brake-related complaints on the 2021 Rogue.

Have brake issues on the 2021 Rogue caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA complaint data links 5 crashes and 4 injuries to brake-related issues reported for the 2021 Rogue.

What kind of brake problems do owners describe?

Owners report phantom braking, brake pedals sinking to the floor, grinding noises, ABS warning lights, and a brake fluid leak in the ABS actuator.

2021 Nissan Rogue Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 18 of 288 complaints (6%) for the 2021 Nissan Rogue, with 5 crashes and 4 injuries reported. Two recalls (23V791000 and 21V286000) address rear brake caliper bushings that can leak fluid. Median mileage at failure is 28,496.

Brakes complaints: 18; 6% of 288
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 28,496 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden phantom braking during normal driving, where the vehicle comes to a complete stop without cause and risks a rear-end collision.
Some describe the brake pedal sinking to the floor with little or no stopping power, requiring pumping to regain function before it returns to normal.
Several complaints mention loud grinding noises at low speeds when braking that dealerships could not resolve despite resurfacing rotors.
Warning lights such as ABS Error and AWD error appear intermittently along with brake malfunction messages, sometimes clearing after restarting the vehicle.
One owner reported a brake fluid leak traced to the ABS actuator after warning lights appeared.
Automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning systems reportedly failed to activate or engage unexpectedly, contributing to crashes.

When 2021 Nissan Rogue brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 7, 2021, latest Sep 22, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2022 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2021 Nissan Rogue

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 21V286000Apr 22, 2021Brakes14,054 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.
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. Nissan's number for this recall is PC804.

Brakes complaints by Rogue model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20070 (0%)
20087 (2%)
200911 (3%)
20109 (3%)
201117 (5%)
201218 (6%)
20139 (1%)
201413 (3%)
201528 (5%)
201618 (3%)
2017123 (21%)
2018273 (41%)
2019127 (38%)
202033 (22%)
202118 (6%)
20222 (1%)
202317 (2%)
20243 (1%)
20254 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake complaints for the 2021 Nissan Rogue?: NHTSA lists 18 brake-related complaints for the 2021 Rogue, which is 6% of the 288 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2021 Nissan Rogue?: Yes. Nissan issued recall 21V286000 in 2021 and a follow-up recall 23V791000 in 2023, both addressing rear brake caliper assemblies that may be missing an internal bushing, letting the O-ring seal move and brake fluid leak.
At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 28,496 at the time of failure for brake-related complaints on the 2021 Rogue.
Have brake issues on the 2021 Rogue caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA complaint data links 5 crashes and 4 injuries to brake-related issues reported for the 2021 Rogue.
What kind of brake problems do owners describe?: Owners report phantom braking, brake pedals sinking to the floor, grinding noises, ABS warning lights, and a brake fluid leak in the ABS actuator.