2021 Nissan Rogue problems and complaints
Owners have filed 296 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Rogue. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (80), Electrical System (62), Engine (55).
Key takeaways
- 296 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 22 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 80 | 27% |
| Electrical System | 62 | 21% |
| Engine | 55 | 19% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 33 | 11% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 29 | 10% |
| Power Train | 28 | 9% |
| Structure | 19 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 6% |
| Steering | 18 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 15 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2021 Nissan Rogue
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD Later Release | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Later Release | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Earlier Release | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD Earlier Release | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-11-05
The problem started May 2026 when i was driving on interstate and suddenly my car started overheating out of no where. Made an appointment with nissan dealership. They couldnt find anything , filled it up to top with coolant and said it was nothing.. 2.5 weeks later same thing happend. Why would it be overheating when ...
Engine - filed 2026-10-28
I was driving when the engine stalled(the car jerked and then stopped) and the car came to a stop and automatically switched to park and then it turned off, after a few hours it started back up and the it was working ok until I got a message for Update fuel system and then qhen I was doing again it jerked
Air Bags - filed 2026-10-26
The component that failed is the OC Module for the passenger side front seat. This module along with the sensors are responsible for sensing and dealing the airbags. We noticed the airbag light and took action as soon as possible. We took our Nissan Rouge to the local dealership (All Star Nissan of Denham Springs) wher...
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More for the 2021 Nissan Rogue
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.