Model year
2021 Nissan Rogue
NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 291 complaints for the 2021 Nissan Rogue (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (79), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (61), ENGINE (52). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA rated 4 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 28–33 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,050–$2,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2008 429 complaints
- 2009 320 complaints
- 2010 282 complaints
- 2011 363 complaints
- 2012 319 complaints
- 2013 610 complaints
- 2014 440 complaints
- 2015 553 complaints
- 2016 542 complaints
- 2017 600 complaints
- 2018 669 complaints
- 2019 339 complaints
- 2020 152 complaints
- 2021 291 complaints
- 2022 242 complaints
- 2023 746 complaints
- 2024 219 complaints
- 2025 196 complaints
- 2026 53 complaints
Recalls
25V437000 · Jun 27, 2025
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…
23V791000 · Nov 22, 2023
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.
22V772000 · Oct 13, 2022
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,…
22V666000 · Sep 1, 2022
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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…
22V527000 · Jul 21, 2022
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
21V957000 · Dec 9, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
21V474000 · Jun 24, 2021
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY; CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR
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…
21V286000 · Apr 22, 2021
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.
21V186000 · Mar 17, 2021
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
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.
21V068000 · Feb 11, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
Complaints
291 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 22, fire flag on 3, injury field 11, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE23023 | Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE | Dec 13, 2023 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| PE24020 | 2021 Nissan Rogue Inner Tie Rod Failures · STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | Aug 5, 2024 | Aug 24, 2026 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD Earlier Release | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV AWD Later Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD Earlier Release | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD Later Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 34 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Rogue FWD SV/SL/Platinum · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 33 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Rogue AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 33 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Rogue AWD SV/SL/Platinum · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Rogue FWD · 1.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 37 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| Rogue FWD SL/Platinum · 1.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 36 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| Rogue AWD · 1.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 36 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| Rogue AWD SL/Platinum · 1.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 35 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
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