Worst 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 7 | 2 | 1 | 14,779 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 3 | — | 3,794 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~729,756 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, reducing the protection offered to an installed child seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles. The liftgate hinges can separate from the vehicle during a rear end crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
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2021 Nissan Rogue Sport — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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