YearToAvoid

2021 Nissan Rogue Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2021 Nissan Rogue, 6% of its 288 total complaints for the year, including 3 crashes. Median mileage at failure is 56,000 miles, and there is no related recall filed for this issue.

Steering complaints
18
6% of 288
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
56,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the steering wheel suddenly pulling hard to one side, sometimes accompanied by a popping sound and loss of control at low speeds.
  • Several complaints describe tie rods or lower control arms breaking or detaching, causing the wheel to fold inward or the tire to come off.
  • Some drivers report the steering column splitting or a loud noise inside the column, followed by abnormal vibration or pulling.
  • Multiple owners describe the steering wheel locking up momentarily during turns, requiring force to unlock, with no warning light displayed.
  • A few complaints mention the driver-assistance system taking over steering unexpectedly on the freeway, jerking the wheel left or right and briefly freezing it in place.

When 2021 Nissan Rogue steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 17, 2021, latest Jun 10, 2026.

2021 Nissan Rogue steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2021Nov 2023Oct 2024Feb 2025Jul 2025Oct 2025Feb 2026May 2026
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2021 to Jun 2026; peak Nov 2023 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2021 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Rogue model year

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

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 200814 (3%)
  3. 20099 (3%)
  4. 20109 (3%)
  5. 201117 (5%)
  6. 20123 (1%)
  7. 201312 (2%)
  8. 20147 (2%)
  9. 201513 (2%)
  10. 201623 (4%)
  11. 201723 (4%)
  12. 201819 (3%)
  13. 201911 (3%)
  14. 20204 (3%)
  15. 202118 (6%)
  16. 20226 (3%)
  17. 20239 (1%)
  18. 20242 (1%)
  19. 20252 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2021 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA logged 18 steering complaints for the 2021 Rogue, which is 6% of the 288 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2021 Nissan Rogue steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this steering complaint area for the 2021 Rogue.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2021 Rogue?
The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 56,000 miles.
Have steering issues caused crashes in the 2021 Rogue?
Yes. NHTSA data shows 3 crashes linked to the 18 steering complaints for the 2021 Rogue, with no fires or injuries reported.
How does the 2021 Rogue compare to other years for steering complaints?
The 2021 Rogue's 6% share of complaints tied to steering is higher than most other model years, which mostly range from 1% to 5%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.