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ProblemsByVinFile / 2021-NISSAN-ROGUENHTSA data synced 9 hours ago
2021 · Nissan
Nissan Rogue problems
264 owner complaints and 6 active recall campaigns on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, what a working mechanic would actually do about it.
Reliability score
6.2 / 10
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
0
Critical
6
Severe
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Moderate
Should you avoid this 2021 Rogue?
Acceptable — with caveats
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Electrical system: 51 complaints, classified severe
Reliability score 6.2/10 — around the segment average
6 recall campaigns on file
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2021 Rogue· visibility
Came home and sunroof was fine, no incidents on road, no debris. Went to leave home approximately an hour later and sunroof was shattered. Confirmed on camera normal on arrival home then shattered, unable to visualize when actual break occurred but no other activity noted on…
Car stall and shut off while driving on the highway. This is the second time this has happened in a year. They tried to blame it on the battery the fuel was reading wrong then. Fuel reading issue again in August supposed to have done a software update again to fix it. Now this…
Went from a parking lot to the street and suddenly SUV wouldn’t accelerate. Pulled over, turned car off. Turned back on and put into drive gear and it moved forward. Car is 6 weeks old (bought 11/8/2022). Two weeks after obtaining the front crash warning light kept flashing.…
Sometimes when I start driving, I press the pedal and the car accelerates and stays stuck in 1st gear. I'll press the pedal more and it doesn't go faster. I have to push the the shift to D (drive) again and then the car starts driving normal
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An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 number for this recall is PC812.
A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: 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 number for this recall is PC933. The two vehicles that were previously inspected under recall 21V-286 and did not receive a brake caliper replacement will need to have the new remedy completed.
A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: 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 service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC804.
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.2 out of 10 based on 264 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2021 Nissan Rogue has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
Should you avoid the 2021 Nissan Rogue?
The 2021 Nissan Rogue is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Electrical system: 51 complaints, classified severe; Reliability score 6.2/10 — around the segment average; 6 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2021 Nissan Rogue?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 51 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 25,441 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 25,441 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Nissan Rogue has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2021 Nissan Rogue?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 264 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 9 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2021/Nissan/Rogue.
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