2021 Nissan Rogue Sport problems and complaints
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport. The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance (11), Electrical System (7), Engine (6).
Key takeaways
- 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 31% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 20% |
| Engine | 6 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 17% |
| Steering | 5 | 14% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 9% |
| Structure | 2 | 6% |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-03-25
When driving home on the evening of 3/24, I was on the interstate (70mph) when my 2021 Nissan Rogue started to decelerate and would not gain speed. I got off at the next frontage road exit and when at the stop sign my check engine light came on and shortly after my car started sputtering when stopped and would barely g...
Electrical System - filed 2026-02-07
I am reporting a serious safety incident involving my 2021 Nissan Rogue, which caught on fire unexpectedly on Feb. 6, 2026 approximately 4:30 am. The fire originated from the vehicle without warning and posed an immediate danger to life and property.The vehicle was parked at the time of incident. There were no action...
Electrical System - filed 2026-01-30
Door lock actuators on driver side doors failed after less than 4 years. Both were “burnt” out according to Nissan tech. Unable to lock, unlock doors. Safety concerns.
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More for the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.