Worst 2021 Nissan Rogue Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Nissan Rogue.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 56 | 2 | 1 | 27,645 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 39 | 2 | 1 | 35,476 mi | |
| Fuel System | 25 | 1 | 1 | 3,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 20 | 1 | — | 48,406 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 18 | 3 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 15 | 5 | — | 23,997 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | 2 | — | 63,498 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 4 | — | 8,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 11 | — | — | 73,031 mi | |
| Brakes | 11 | 4 | — | 16,146 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 8 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Nissan Rogue
10 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~578,273 vehicles.
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.
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.
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."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The rear seat belts for the left-hand and right-hand rear seats may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seatbelt Assemblies."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The second-row upper tether wires may have been improperly welded to the seatback frame, preventing a child seat from being securely anchored. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The rear left and/or right brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move and brake fluid to leak.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The incorrect wheel nuts may have been installed, and may loosen causing wheel vibration.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The fuel hose may not be secured in the proper position and the fuel tank lock ring may not be fully seated.
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2021 Nissan Rogue — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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