KnownCarProblems2021 Nissan Rogue Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 291 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Rogue, most often about the other or unspecified (27% of complaints). It is 13th of 20 Rogue model years by number of complaints and has 10 recalls.
Most common 2021 Nissan Rogue problems
Other or unspecified
79 complaints · 27%While our son was trying to align car in drive outside our home garage door, going from r to d, dash lit up with all red warnings and could not put into park. Car started to roll back. My husband went to assist our son who was behind wheel and now believed the car to be in park. When my husband went to get behind…
Engine
62 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 58,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH on seven occasions, the âengine malfunctionâ and âengine power reducedâ messages were displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was jumpstarted…
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, causing the contact to jumpstart the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer who stated that the alternator had failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that while reversing out of the…
Electrical
62 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 9,500 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contactâs husband owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at 45-50 MPH, the vehicle was going at a slower speed than the speed displayed on the speedometer. The warning message âengine malfunction/power reduced/service nowâ was illuminated. The contact continued to drive at a slower speed.…
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after receiving an oil change at an independent mechanic, the controls on the left side of the steering wheel used to enable the crash warning settings was depressed but failed to work as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
Fuel system
36 complaints · 12%A family member was driving at 65 MPH a brand new 2021 Nissan Rogue with less than 3,000 on US rte 95 (4 lane highway) in waltham ma when the engine stopped running/ lost power and they were able quickly pull into breakdown lane. They exited the vehicle and climbed over the guard rail, called aaa and had it towed to…
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while moving off from a complete stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel pump replaced. The vehicle was…
Driver assistance
33 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles. Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, assist, blind spot detection.
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The contact veered over to the side of the road and turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that on two other occasions the failure occurred, and the vehicle was…
The contact leased a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, an unknown warning light illuminated and a message indicating an unknown malfunction was displayed. The vehicle then experienced phantom braking and came to a complete stop, almost causing the vehicle behind him to crash into the vehicle.…
Transmission
27 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that after shifting from drive(d) and back, the failure had self-corrected; however, the failure later reoccurred. The…
The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle independently accelerated and the brakes failed to operate while the brake pedal was depressed, causing the front center of the vehicle to crash into a tree. No warning lights were illuminated. The air bags…
Body and structure
19 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: body.
Brakes
18 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 28,500 miles.
The contact leased a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, an unknown warning light illuminated and a message indicating an unknown malfunction was displayed. The vehicle then experienced phantom braking and came to a complete stop, almost causing the vehicle behind him to crash into the vehicle.…
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds; there were squeaking and grinding sound coming from the front passengerâs side wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnose and it was determined that the caliper, brake pads, and rotor needed to be replaced.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Nissan Rogue recalls
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
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. 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: caliper
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. 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: display function
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. 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Seat belts: buckle assembly
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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 27, 2023. Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is pc915.
Full defect summary
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."
Equipment: software
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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed july 29, 2022. Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is r22a5 pc901 pc902.
Full defect summary
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."
Fuel system: fuel pump
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. Owner notification letters were mailed january 27, 2022. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is r21b8.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2021 rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
Seats: mid/rear assembly
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. Owner notification letters were mailed july 30, 2021. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is pc812.
Full defect summary
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."
Brakes: caliper
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. 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Wheels and tires: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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. The recall began may 4, 2021. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is pc799.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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. The recall began march 16, 2021. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is pc791.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
2021 nissan rogue inner tie rod failures
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation to assess allegations of tie rod bending, deformation, or related steering linkage damage in certain 2021 nissan rogue vehicles. A bent tie rod can affect wheel alignment and steering geometry, and in some circumstances may result in steering pull, abnormal tire wear, reduced steering precision, difficulty maintaining directional control, or loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Odi reviewed vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs), early warning reporting data, manufacturer field reports, warranty claims, consumer complaints submitted to the manufacturer, and other information provided by nissan in re
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
Summary
On december 13, 2023, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe23-023 to investigate allegations of engine failures leading to loss of motive power in model year (my) 2021-2023 nissan rogue; my 2019-2021 nissan altima; and my 2019-2021 infiniti qx50 vehicles. At that time, odi had received 6 vehicle owner questionnaires (voq) and multiple early warning reports, with consumers reporting engine knocking noises accompanied by a loss of engine power while driving. The investigation identified bearing failures in certain vehicles equipped with the subject 3-cylinder 1.5l or 4-cylinder 2.0l variable compression turbo (vc-turbo) engines. Odi also identified early warning reports describin
Questions about the 2021 Nissan Rogue
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Rogue?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (79 complaints); engine (62 complaints, typically around 58,500 miles); electrical (62 complaints, typically around 9,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Rogue have?
- 10 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 27, 2025 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Nissan Rogue?
- It is 13th of 20 Rogue model years by number of complaints, with 291 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.