2021 Nissan Rogue Sport Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport.

20202022
Complaints
59
Crashes
16
Fires
1
Injuries
12
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:14,779 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#27 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Crash-related:1
#36 complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport.

Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
14,779
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
3,794
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~729,756 vehicles.

23V093000Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender
~712,458 affected

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.

21V555000Seat Belts:rear/other:retractor · Seat Belts:front:retractor
~4,083 affected

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."

21V525000Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments
~13,215 affected

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

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport has 59 NHTSA complaints, 16 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 14,779 mi); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (7 complaints); Engine Problems (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 10,202 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport include 16 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 729,756 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Rogue Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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