2021 Nissan Rogue problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 288 owner complaints on file for the 2021 Nissan Rogue, filed between 2021-02-02 and 2026-09-22. The most common problem areas are the electrical system (60, 21%), engine (51, 18%) and fuel/propulsion system (33, 11%). Owners reported 21 crashes, 3 fires and 11 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 10 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2021 Nissan Rogue complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 78 | 27% | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 60 | 21% | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Engine | 51 | 18% | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 33 | 11% | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 29 | 10% | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Power train | 27 | 9% | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 19 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 18 | 6% | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 14 | 5% | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 5% | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 11 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 4% | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Electrical system: 60 complaints
- 60 complaints of 288 (21%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 16 of them also name the engine; owners reported 2 crashes, 1 fire and 3 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2021 Nissan Rogue covers this system.
Engine: 51 complaints
- 51 complaints of 288 (18%) name the engine.
- 16 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 2 crashes, 1 fire and 3 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2021 Nissan Rogue; the recall, campaign 25V437000, says: “The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.”
Fuel/propulsion system: 33 complaints
- 33 complaints of 288 (11%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 13 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2021 Nissan Rogue covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 29 complaints
- 29 complaints of 288 (10%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 9 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 6 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2021 Nissan Rogue covers this system.
Power train: 27 complaints
- 27 complaints of 288 (9%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 13 of them also name the engine; owners reported 4 crashes and 4 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2021 Nissan Rogue covers this system.
Structure: 19 complaints
- 19 complaints of 288 (7%) name the structure — the body and frame structure.
- 5 of them also name the unknown or other; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2021 Nissan Rogue covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2025 | 79 |
| 2026 | 58 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names ROGUE, model year 2021. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2021 Nissan Rogue recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Rogue?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2021 Nissan Rogue's most common problem areas are the electrical system (60 of 288 complaints), engine (51 of 288 complaints) and fuel/propulsion system (33 of 288 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2021 Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA has 288 owner complaints on file for the 2021 Nissan Rogue, including 21 reported crashes and 3 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Nissan Rogue's problems?
NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the 2021 Nissan Rogue; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.