Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Rogue, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other79
- Electrical system62
- Engine52
- Fuel/propulsion system33
- Forward collision avoidance29
- Power train27
- Structure19
- Steering18
- Service brakes14
- Air bags14
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 11 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 78 2021 Rogue vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 30 people died inside them, and 11 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2021 Nissan Rogue failed the safety check 0.85% of the time — 11% less often than the average 2021 passenger car (0.95%). Median odometer at inspection: 22,260 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 4 variants; 0 of 4 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Earlier Release | ★★★★☆ | 17.9 % |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ | 17.9 % |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD Earlier Release | ★★★★☆ | 17.9 % |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ | 17.9 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 4 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 8.3 L/100 km (about 28 mpg US), CO₂ 194–195 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.1 | 7.2 | 8.3 |
| Rogue AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.2 | 7.2 | 8.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
9 Transport Canada recalls for the 2021 Nissan Rogue.
| 2025356 27 Jun 2025 | Engine Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the engine could make abnormal noises and a warning light may tur… |
| 2022599 21 Oct 2022 | Visual System Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the in-vehicle infotainment system to continuously reboot. If this happens, the rearview camer… |
| 2022498 2 Sept 2022 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the left- and right-rear seat belts may not retract to their storage position. Canadian regulations require seat belts to retract … |
| 2022398 22 Jul 2022 | Visual System Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the in-vehicle infotainment system to reset. If you shift to reverse while the computer is res… |
| 2022153 29 Mar 2022 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, the automatic headlamps may not turn on soon enough as it gets dark. Canadian regulations require automatic headlamps to turn on w… |
| 2021754 10 Dec 2021 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This … |
| 2021397 28 Jun 2021 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the upper tether anchorages for child seats may not be properly welded to the second-row seatback. As a result, the child seat tet… |
| 2021245 26 Apr 2021 | Brakes Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear brake calipers may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, brake fluid could leak from the rear calipers. This ca… |
| 2021062 12 Feb 2021 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel tank sending unit lock ring and fuel line may not be installed correctly. As a result, the fuel line could disconnect fro… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Nissan told its dealers about the 2021 Nissan Rogue: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11009068 | DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page) |
| 11007866 | HVAC BLOWER DOES NOT OPERATE ON COLD STARTS APPLIED VEHICLES: 2021-2023 Rogue (T33) APPLIED DATES: VINs starting with 5N1 built before November 22, 2022 VINs starting with JN8 All IF YOU CONFIRM The HVAC blower does not operate during vehicle cold starts, AND The HVAC blower will start to operate when the A/C is toggled OFF and ON. ACTION Follow the SERVICE PROCEDURE to: 1. Confirm the current A/C Amplifier part number. 2. Follow steps 17 and 18 on page 8 to determine if the A/C Amplifier will be replaced, can be reprogrammed, or if this bulletin does not apply. IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACT |
| 11007003 | CHARGE AIR COOLER COOLANT SYSTEM SERVICE INFORMATION APPLIED VEHICLES: 2021-2024 Rogue (T33) APPLIED ENGINES: KR15DDT only SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the charge air cooler coolant system, refer to the information in this bulletin along with the ESM. The engine coolant system and the sub radiator (charge air cooler) coolant system are two (2) completely separate systems. When refilling the sub radiator (charge air cooler) coolant system after a repair, ensure to use the correct refill procedure. o Refer to the ESM: ENGINE > ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM > KR15DDT > PERIODIC MAINTENANCE > SU |
| 11006999 | DTC B2E1B-06 (AUTOMATIC ECALL) STORED AS CURRENT IN THE IVC APPLIED VEHICLES: 2021-2022 Armada (Y62) 2022-2023 Frontier (D41) 2023 Kicks (P15) 2021-2023 Maxima (A36) 2022-2023 Pathfinder (R53) 2021, 2023 Rogue (T33) 2022-2023 Sentra (B18) 2020-2021, 2023 Titan/Titan XD (A61) 2023 Versa (N18) AMENDMENT HISTORY PUBLISHED DATE REFERENCE DESCRIPTION April 6, 2023 NTB23-031 Original bulletin published July 22, 2024 NTB23-031A Bulletin no longer active This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB23-031. |
| 11006997 | WATER LEAKING FROM REAR WIPER ARM PIVOT SEAL APPLIED VEHICLES: 2021-2024 Rogue (T33) APPLIED DATES: VINs starting with 5N1 built on or before October 1, 2021 VINs starting with JN8 built on or before April 7, 2024 IF YOU CONFIRM Water is found to be leaking around the rear window wiper arm pivot seal after performing a water soak test. ACTION Replace the rear window wiper arm pivot seal with the one listed in PARTS INFORMATION on page 3. IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE |
| 11006979 | CHARGE AIR COOLER COOLANT SYSTEM SERVICE INFORMATION APPLIED VEHICLES: 2021-2024 Rogue (T33) APPLIED ENGINES: KR15DDT only AMENDMENT HISTORY PUBLISHED DATE REFERENCE DESCRIPTION July 10, 2024 NTB24-035 Original bulletin published August 28, 2024 NTB24-035A Bulletin no longer active This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB24-035. |
| 11006978 | INFOTAINMENT CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION APPLIED VEHICLES: 2021-2024 Armada (Y62) 2022-2024 Frontier (D41) Pro-X and Pro-4X 2022-2024 Pathfinder (R53) 2021-2023 Rogue (T33) 2020-2024 Titan (A61) 2023-2024 Z (Z34) SERVICE INFORMATION When replacing an AV Control Unit (Infotainment Control Unit), for any reason, all three steps below are required. If all three steps are not completed on vehicles equipped with a TCU, the Over The Air (OTA) updates will not work, and other functions may be inoperative. HINT: Not all APPLIED VEHICLES are OTA-update capable. 1. Reprogram the AV Con |
| 11006973 | DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES that come equipped with a factory installed SOS switch, located near the overhead map lamp, also come equipped with a wireless communication device called a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). With an active NissanConnect Services subscription, the TCU communicates with the Nissan Data Center to provide various security and convenience services. CONSULT has been updated to al |
| 11006972 | DTCS B2E4B-06, B2E60-06, B2E61-06 DISPLAYED AS CRNT IN THE TCU This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM The customer experiences an issue with the NissanConnect Service remote commands, AND Any of the following DTCs are displayed as CRNT in the Telematics Control Unit (TCU): B2E4B-06 B2E60-06 B2E61-06 HINT: These DTCs are caused by an issue with a cloud-server that is related to the TCU. ACTION 1. Do NOT replace the TCU. Replacing the TCU will not resolve the concern. 2. Send an email to NTB21-0 |
| 11006969 | TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT RESET AFTER AUTOMATIC COLLISION NOTIFICATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. SERVICE INFORMATION The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) has the ability to send an automatic collision notification when the vehicle is involved in an accident. Once an automatic collision notification is performed, the function becomes disabled and the TCU must be reset to re-enable the automatic collision notification function. Some models will store DTC B2E1B-97 for Automatic eCAll locked as CURRENT when |
| 11006968 | SOFTWARE UPDATE POP-UP NOTIFICATION This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB20-075. |
| 11005298 | VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2022-2023 PATHFINDER AND 2021-2023 ROGUE; DRIVERS SEAT RAIL INSPECTION INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary safety recall campaign on certain specific model year 2022-2023 Pathfinder and 2021-2023 Rogue vehicles to inspect, and if necessary, replace the Drivers Seat Rail. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification numbers PC966 and PC980 to this campaign. The applicable number must appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with thi |
| 11005297 | REVISION 3 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from June 8, 2023 has been revised to include the following: The restriction on parts for this campaign will be removed and dealers will be able to order parts via normal process beginning July 30, 2024 Parts on order in DBS will be fulfilled |
| 11004973 | "FORWARD DRIVING AIDS TEMPORARILY DISABLED FRONT SENSOR BLOCKED" WARNING CONTINUOUSLY SHOWN ON INSTRUMENT PANEL AFTER SNOWY/ICY DRIVE WEATHER CONDITIONS, WITH DTC C2582-97 STORED IN LASER/RADAR CONTROL UNIT This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 11004967 | BCM SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 11004966 | INTELLIGENT KEY UNIT SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 11004964 | REAR DOOR ALERT SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 11001652 | VIBRATION AND/OR NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TURNING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 11001650 | DIAGNOSING DOOR LOCK OPERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 11001209 | 2021 ROGUE; VIBRATION FROM REAR WHILE TURNING AT LOW SPEED This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB20-081. |
| 11001208 | AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 11001201 | WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 11001194 | REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 11001191 | WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 10252815 | Underhood Switching Module (USM) Configuration Voluntary Service Campaign REVISION 1 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from January 18, 2024 has been revised to include the following update: This Voluntary Service Campaign has been revised to include Campaign I.D. PD108 and NTB24-003 has been revised with updated claim information. The repair remedy has not changed: Some vehicles previously identified under P3A28 are now identified in Service Comm as PD108 Use Campaign I.D. P3A28 to claim repair if the 11th character of the VIN is a W Use Campaign |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
2021 Nissan Rogue Inner Tie Rod Failures
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation