2021 Nissan Rogue VIN Check, Recalls & Reliability

The 2021 Nissan Rogue has good reliability. There are 13 recalls and 269 owner complaints on file for the 2021 Nissan Rogue. Severity signals include 22 crash-related complaints and 4 fire-related complaints. The most commonly reported problem areas are: Unknown Or Other (61), Electrical System (47), Power Train (20).

Rogue reliability snapshot

70/100

Latest model-year reliability score

4.0/5

RepairPal rating (medium)

$467

Avg annual repair cost vs $521 category avg

#13/26

Ranking in compact SUVs · better than 50% of peers

Data sourced from Auto Reliability Index, aggregating NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and RepairPal repair-cost records.

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Most-reported 2021 Nissan Rogue issues

Owner-reported problem categories from NHTSA complaint filings. Counts reflect complaints per category for the most-recent model year on file.

Unknown Or Other61
Electrical System47
Power Train20
Steering18
Engine16
Structure12

Pre-purchase inspection checklist for the 2021 Nissan Rogue

Hands-on checks distilled from real NHTSA complaint patterns and recall histories. Bring this list to a test drive or mechanic inspection.

Inspect fuel system for leaks and check fuel gauge accuracy
Test forward collision avoidance system for false activations
Check for coolant leaks and signs of engine overheating
Verify door lock actuators function properly
Inspect for any dashboard warning lights or error messages
Ensure steering components are tight and responsive
Test all electrical components, including infotainment and camera systems

What owners reported

2021 Nissan Rogue owner complaints in detail

Owners have reported 22 crashes, 4 fires and 12 injuries to NHTSA for the 2021 Nissan Rogue. These are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defect rates.

Owner complaints61

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Owners report several issues with the 2021 Nissan Rogue, particularly with door lock actuators and transmission behavior. Complaints frequently mention door lock actuators failing, causing doors to remain unlocked while driving, often resulting in costly repairs. Transmission problems are also noted, with owners describing unexpected shifts from automatic to manual mode, leading to sudden loss of speed and creating potential safety hazards. Additionally, some owners experience unexplained shattering of rear windows and sunroofs, and occasional leaks through the windshield. Safety implications are significant, with reports of crashes potentially linked to these issues and one instance of a vehicle fire. These problems are often reported within the first few years of ownership, suggesting potential reliability concerns for prospective buyers.

Severity signals: 3 crash, 1 fire, 0 injury reports

Owner complaints47

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Owners report several recurring electrical system issues with the 2021 Nissan Rogue. Frequent complaints include electronic shutdowns while driving, often accompanied by multiple warning lights and unintended activation of the automatic emergency braking system, sometimes resulting in the vehicle shifting into park. Other common issues are battery failures, with some owners experiencing repeated draining and the need for jumpstarts, as well as malfunctioning infotainment and camera systems that may reboot or display distorted images. Mileage at the time of these issues varies, with some occurring under 15,000 miles and others reported at higher mileages like 69,000 miles. Safety implications are significant, with reports of fires, one crash, and three injuries, suggesting potential risks for loss of control and vehicle immobilization.

Severity signals: 1 crash, 2 fire, 3 injury reports

Owner complaints21

POWER TRAIN

Owners of the 2021 Nissan Rogue frequently report issues related to the power train, particularly involving the vehicle's transmission and gear shifting mechanisms. Common symptoms include unexpected acceleration or deceleration, difficulty shifting gears, and instances where the vehicle fails to remain in the selected gear, sometimes resulting in the vehicle rolling away. Complaints often mention these issues occurring at varying mileages, with some as early as 400 miles and others beyond 100,000 miles. Safety implications are evident, with three reported crashes, one involving a vehicle rolling backward and injuring the owner, and another where the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated into a pole. These reports suggest potential risks for buyers considering a used model, especially regarding unexpected vehicle behavior and the possibility of loss of control.

Severity signals: 3 crash, 0 fire, 3 injury reports

Owner complaints18

STEERING

Owners of the 2021 Nissan Rogue frequently report issues related to steering malfunctions, with several complaints describing tie rod failures. Symptoms often include steering wheel locking, pulling to one side, and abnormal vibrations or noises, sometimes leading to loss of control. These problems commonly arise around 44,000 to 60,000 miles. Notably, four reported incidents involve crashes, with three resulting in injuries, highlighting significant safety implications. Prospective buyers should be aware of these patterns and consider inspecting the steering components thoroughly before purchase.

Severity signals: 4 crash, 0 fire, 3 injury reports

Owner complaints16

ENGINE

Owners of the 2021 Nissan Rogue frequently report issues related to engine overheating and coolant leaks, often linked to failed radiator fans or head gasket problems. Symptoms commonly described include excessive coolant consumption, white smoke from the exhaust, and engine rattling or shaking. These issues are typically noted at higher mileage, often over 120,000 miles, although some cases occur earlier. Additionally, several complaints involve the vehicle stalling or failing to accelerate, requiring the driver to stop and restart the engine. Safety implications include potential engine shutdowns while driving, posing a hazard on highways. Buyers considering a used model should be aware of these reported issues, especially at higher mileages.

Owner complaints15

SERVICE BRAKES

Owners of the 2021 Nissan Rogue frequently report issues with the vehicle's forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking systems. Complaints commonly describe these systems activating unexpectedly or failing to engage, which can lead to sudden braking without obstacles or failure to stop in actual collision scenarios. Additionally, multiple owners mention soft or unresponsive brakes, sometimes requiring pumping to regain function, with some reports indicating these issues occur around 14,000 to 43,000 miles. Several complaints involve crashes, where the braking systems did not prevent collisions, highlighting potential safety risks. Prospective buyers should be aware of these patterns as they may affect both safety and reliability.

Severity signals: 3 crash, 0 fire, 0 injury reports

Owner complaints14

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Owners report that the 2021 Nissan Rogue frequently experiences issues with its Forward Collision Avoidance system, with many describing unexpected activations of the automatic emergency braking (AEB) without any apparent obstacles. Symptoms include sudden braking and system warnings or malfunctions, often occurring in clear driving conditions. Complaints frequently mention these issues starting at various mileage points, with some as early as 2,000 miles and others around 46,000 miles. A notable safety implication includes one reported crash where the system failed to provide a warning, and several instances of near-misses due to sudden braking. These patterns suggest potential reliability concerns for used car buyers considering this model.

Severity signals: 1 crash, 0 fire, 0 injury reports

Owner complaints12

AIR BAGS

Owners of the 2021 Nissan Rogue frequently report issues with airbag deployment, with several complaints involving crashes where airbags failed to deploy as expected. Symptoms often include airbag warning lights and unexpected airbag deployment, particularly in non-collision scenarios. Some owners note water leaks affecting the airbags, linked to roof rack seal issues, which may compromise airbag functionality. Many complaints arise at mileage ranges between 8,000 and 20,500 miles. Safety implications are significant, with reports of injuries and totaled vehicles, making these issues crucial for potential buyers to consider.

Severity signals: 5 crash, 0 fire, 2 injury reports

Owner complaints11

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Owners report several issues with the fuel system in the 2021 Nissan Rogue, primarily involving fuel pump malfunctions and fuel leaks. Complaints frequently mention fluctuating or inaccurate fuel gauge readings after refueling, with some vehicles experiencing difficulty starting or unexpected engine shutdowns while driving. Fuel leaks and strong gasoline odors are also common, with reports of leaks from the fuel tank area leading to potential fire hazards. These issues are noted across a range of mileages, with some problems emerging in vehicles with less than 10,000 miles. The safety implications include the risk of stalling in traffic and potential fire hazards due to fuel leaks, which are critical considerations for prospective buyers.

Owner complaints9

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Owners of the 2021 Nissan Rogue frequently report issues related to excessive coolant usage and engine overheating. Common symptoms include illuminated warning lights, engine stalling, and difficulty starting the vehicle. Complaints often mention these problems occurring at mileages around 58,000 to over 100,000 miles. In some instances, owners note that the engine was diagnosed with cracks or premature failure, leading to significant vehicle downtime. While there is one report of a crash unrelated to the engine issues, no other safety implications such as fires or loss of control are mentioned in the complaints. Used car buyers should be aware of these potential engine and cooling system issues, especially in vehicles with higher mileage.

2021 Rogue recalls (13)

Every NHTSA safety recall logged against the 2021 Rogue. A VIN check confirms whether any recall remains unrepaired on a specific vehicle.

SEATS, CHILD SEATNHTSA 21V474000Jun 24, 2021
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."
Consequence: An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNHTSA 21V286000Apr 22, 2021
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.
Consequence: 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.
WHEELSNHTSA 21V186000Mar 17, 2021
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.
Consequence: The wheel vibration may break the wheel studs and cause the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENHTSA 21V068000Feb 11, 2021
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTIONNHTSA 22V772000Oct 13, 2022
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."
Consequence: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 23V093000Feb 16, 2023
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.
Consequence: 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.
SEAT BELTSNHTSA 21V555000Jul 21, 2021
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, reducing the protection offered to an installed child seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: A seat belt retractor that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt and as necessary both outer rear seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is RT049 & RT050.
STRUCTURENHTSA 21V525000Jul 9, 2021
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles. The liftgate hinges can separate from the vehicle during a rear end crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Consequence: Separated hinges compromise the protection offered by the liftgate, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right liftgate hinges, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A7.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNHTSA 25V437000Jun 27, 2025
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.
Consequence: 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 February 2, 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNHTSA 23V791000Nov 22, 2023
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.
Consequence: 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.
SEAT BELTSNHTSA 22V666000Sep 1, 2022
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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION, EQUIPMENTNHTSA 22V527000Jul 21, 2022
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."
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENHTSA 21V957000Dec 9, 2021
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Used-market value

2021 Nissan Rogue resale snapshot

62.9%estimated value retained after 5 years

719listings in the model-level benchmark

$19,990median asking price from 60 listings

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2021 Nissan Rogue on the road

285,601 2021 Nissan Rogue units were sold new in the US — a key signal for the size of today's used-market inventory.

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Reliability verdict for the 2021 Nissan Rogue

With a 75/100 score against a 72/100 segment average, the 2021 Nissan Rogue lands slightly above typical class reliability. That points to generally solid performance in the index, but not a standout result.

Complaint patterns look broadly distributed rather than dominated by a single system. A large share sits in “unknown or other,” which limits how clearly the data pinpoints root areas. Among identified categories, electrical-system reports lead, with powertrain, steering, and engine concerns also present, suggesting multiple systems contribute to owner-reported problems rather than one isolated weakness.

Recalls are elevated, indicating more factory-corrected items than you’d expect from a limited-recall year. Overall risk level: moderate, with reliability slightly above average but recall activity and multi-area complaints keeping risk from being low.

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2021 Nissan Rogue — Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Nissan Rogue reliable?

How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Rogue have?

13 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2021 Nissan Rogue. A VIN check confirms whether any remain unrepaired on a specific vehicle.

What are the most common 2021 Nissan Rogue problems?

The most-reported 2021 Nissan Rogue problem areas are: Unknown Or Other (61), Electrical System (47), Power Train (20).

Should I run a VIN check on a 2021 Nissan Rogue?

Yes. A VIN report verifies title brands, odometer history, accident records, and recall completion on a specific 2021 Nissan Rogue, complementing the model-year reliability data on this page.