2021 Nissan Rogue: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 370 complaints
370
Total Complaints
27,255mi
Median Mileage
Unknown Or Other
Top Issue
30
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
2,216
25th Percentile
27,255
Median Mileage
63,999
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Unknown Or Other
73
Electrical System
54
Engine
39
Fuel/Propulsion System
25
Power Train
20
Warnings
18
Body
15
Automatic Emergency Braking
15
Steering
13
Service Brakes
11
Severity Assessment
30
Crashes
5
Fires
16
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"RECENTLY PURCHASED A NEW 2021 NISSAN ROGUE. TO SHIFT TO REVERSE REQUIRES MOVING THE SHIFTER FORWARD. NOT LIKE ANY OTHER CAR EVER. PARK HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE FARTHEST FORWARD GEAR SHIFT POSITION. REVERSE FIRST OR SECOND POSITION TO THE REAR OF PARK. THIS IS NOT INTUITIVE , AND WILL PROBABLY CAUSE ..."
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE DRIVER ASSIST ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WHEN THERE WERE NO OBSTRUCTION. THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE RIGHT AND THE DRIVER ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WH..."
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE DRIVER ASSIST ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WHEN THERE WERE NO OBSTRUCTION. THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE RIGHT AND THE DRIVER ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WH..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Electrical System
54 complaints
25th: 2,907 mi
Median: 14,304 mi
75th: 52,000 mi
Engine
39 complaints
25th: 2,000 mi
Median: 4,514 mi
75th: 76,000 mi
Power Train
20 complaints
25th: 9,378 mi
Median: 35,500 mi
75th: 78,750 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
FL: 41
CA: 28
TX: 28
NY: 23
PA: 19
NC: 18
VA: 13
GA: 13
WI: 13
TN: 12
Who Files Complaints?
0.5%
Original Owners
99.5%
Second+ Owners
Nissan Rogue — Other Years
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Active Recalls (10)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Fuel Pump
Campaign 21V957000 | 09/12/2021
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Caliper
Campaign 21V286000 | 22/04/2021
A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Campaign 21V186000 | 17/03/2021
The wheel vibration may break the wheel studs and cause the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Campaign 21V068000 | 11/02/2021
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.
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.
Mid/Rear Assembly
Campaign 21V474000 | 24/06/2021
An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Camera
Campaign 22V527000 | 21/07/2022
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
Buckle Assembly
Campaign 22V666000 | 01/09/2022
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.
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.
Display Function
Campaign 22V772000 | 13/10/2022
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 PC9
Caliper
Campaign 23V791000 | 22/11/2023
A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
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 reca
Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Campaign 25V437000 | 27/06/2025
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.
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.
General Vehicle Maintenance
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule in your owner's manual
- Don't ignore warning lights — early diagnosis prevents expensive repairs
- Keep records of all maintenance and repairs
- Use OEM or equivalent-quality parts for repairs
- Address unusual noises, vibrations, or smells promptly
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28