The 2021 Nissan Rogue is associated with 282 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 10 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 51 reports (18% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 10 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl, 1.5l 3-cyl, and 2.5l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 27 to 33 MPG combined.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 282 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 10 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Other / Uncategorized (51 / 18%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 20 crash / 3 fire / 7 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 27–33 MPG (10 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Rogue Sport | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 26 MPG | 31 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,200 / yr |
| Rogue Sport AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 26 MPG | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,300 / yr |
| Rogue FWD | 1.5L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 30 MPG | 37 MPG | 33 MPG | — | $1,850 / yr |
| Rogue AWD | 1.5L 3-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 30 MPG | 36 MPG | 33 MPG | — | $1,850 / yr |
| Rogue FWD SL/Platinum | 1.5L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 30 MPG | 36 MPG | 32 MPG | — | $1,900 / yr |
| Rogue AWD SL/Platinum | 1.5L 3-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 29 MPG | 35 MPG | 32 MPG | — | $1,900 / yr |
| Rogue FWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 27 MPG | 34 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,050 / yr |
| Rogue FWD SV/SL/Platinum | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,100 / yr |
| Rogue AWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,100 / yr |
| Rogue AWD SV/SL/Platinum | 2.5L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,200 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| SUV FWD Later Release | | | | | 17.9% |
| SUV FWD Earlier Release | | | | | 17.9% |
| SUV AWD Later Release | | | | | 17.9% |
| SUV AWD Earlier Release | | | | | 17.9% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2021 Nissan Rogue models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Defect Summary: 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 manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 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.
Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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 recall 21V-286 and did not receive a brake caliper replacement will need to have the new remedy completed.
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Defect Summary: 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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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 PC923/25.
View all 2021 Nissan Rogue recalls & campaign history (10 campaigns) →