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2021 Nissan Rogue Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 10 NHTSA recalls and 263 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2021 Nissan Rogue

The 2021 Nissan Rogue is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
10 recalls on record
263
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
18
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Nissan Rogue (10)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Nissan dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V957000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V286000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V186000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V068000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V474000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V527000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V666000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V772000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V791000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V437000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Nissan Rogue

Based on 263 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
59
Electrical System
51
Power Train
22
Steering
16
Engine
14
Air Bags
13
Structure
13
Engine And Engine Cooling
12
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Nissan Rogue — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 542 complaints 2016 535 complaints 2017 584 complaints 2018 612 complaints 2019 328 complaints 2020 147 complaints 2021 263 complaints 2022 236 complaints 2023 626 complaints 2024 162 complaints 2025 156 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2024, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Nissan Rogue

Is the 2021 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Nissan Rogue has 10 recalls and 263 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Rogue have?
The 2021 Nissan Rogue has 10 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Rogue?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Nissan Rogue are: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Power Train, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Nissan Rogue safe to buy?
The 2021 Nissan Rogue has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 10 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Rogue should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Nissan Rogue are: 2020, 2024, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.