2021 Nissan Rogue Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 10 NHTSA recalls and 291 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2021 Nissan Rogue
The 2021 Nissan Rogue shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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10
NHTSA Recalls
10 recalls on record
291
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
22
Crash Reports
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.
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer…
🔧 Wheels: Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
The wheel vibration may break the wheel studs and cause the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel nuts and replace any incorrect ones, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer…
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
An improperly secured fuel hose may leak, increasing the risk of a fire. The fuel hose may also disconnect completely, causing the engine to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reposition and secure the fuel hose and lock ring, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2021. Owners…
🔧 Seats: Mid/Rear Assembly
An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seatbacks as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022….
🔧 Seat Belts: Rear/Other: Buckle Assembly
Seat belts that do not retract properly may be difficult to operate, preventing their usage, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's…
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer…
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Nissan Rogue
Based on 291 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Nissan Rogue — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2023 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2020, 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 recall campaigns and 291 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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, Engine. 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, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2023.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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