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severe 12 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
Of the 12 brakes complaints filed for the 2021 Nissan Rogue, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
All 2 active brakes recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 3 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Buyer takeaway: The 2021 Rogue has reported brake pedal issues—soft, sinking pedal that sometimes resets after restart—along with grinding noises during braking and intermittent failures of the forward collision detection system. Multiple owners report dealers unable to diagnose root causes despite repeated visits.
Owners describe a soft brake pedal that sinks to or near the floor with minimal resistance, requiring full leg extension or repeated pumping to achieve stopping power. The issue appears intermittent—brakes function normally after the vehicle sits overnight or is restarted, then fail again without pattern. One owner had to deploy the parking brake at stop signs because the regular brakes wouldn't hold.
Separately, several owners report loud grinding or squeaking from the front brake area during low-speed braking or normal operation. Even after dealers replaced calipers, pads, and rotors or resurfaced rotors, the noise persists in some cases.
The forward collision detection system is failing to activate in reported collisions and near-misses. Conversely, owners also report the system applying brakes unexpectedly with no hazard present, creating dangerous sudden stops. One owner's request to disable the malfunctioning automatic braking was denied by Nissan.
Other reported issues include ABS and AWD error messages that come and go, and one instance of blinking parking brake light that prevents the vehicle from moving. Dealerships have attempted repairs, held vehicles for weeks, and in some cases stated they cannot diagnose the failures. Nissan has issued recalls for brake hydraulics (campaigns 23V791000 and 21V286000), but some owners' VINs were not included despite similar symptoms.
Same Nissan Rogue brakes reports on nearby years: 2018 · 2019 · 2020
Brake pedal sinks to or near the floor with minimal resistance, requiring full pedal travel or pumping to achieve deceleration. Brakes function normally after vehicle sits overnight or is restarted, then fail intermittently. Reports describe needing to hold the brake nearly to the floor during normal stopping and startup.
When: Intermittent; occurs during normal driving and at startup
Symptoms owners cite: Pedal goes to or nearly to the floor when depressed; Minimal braking response initially; Requires pumping pedal repeatedly to stop; Brakes reset after overnight sit or vehicle restart; Owner had to use parking brake at stop signs and lights; Owner's foot slipped under pedal due to lack of resistance
Codes mentioned: ABS Error
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership held vehicle 2 weeks but could not diagnose or reproduce failure. Independent mechanic attempted brake caliper replacement but was unable to complete repair.
Grinding or squeaking sounds heard from brake system during low-speed braking or normal operation, persisting after multiple dealer visits. Some cases involved worn calipers and rotors; noise continues despite caliper replacement, pad replacement, and rotor resurfacing.
When: Low speeds, at 3 months post-purchase through 26,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Loud grinding noise from front passenger side or driver side wheel; Squeaking sounds from brakes; Noise audible on steep hills; Continues after multiple dealer attempts to repair
Repairs/costs cited: Calipers, brake pads, and rotors replaced at dealer. Rotors resurfaced. Despite repairs, noise persists in at least one case. One owner notes rear calipers failed under 100,000 miles despite recall not applying to their VIN.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign Numbers 23V791000 and 21V286000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) mentioned by owner but VIN not included in recall. Nissan Case# 55061723 filed; Nissan declined to engage further.
Vehicle brakes unexpectedly and comes to a complete stop without driver input, triggered by forward collision detection system. Occurs at highway and local speeds without warning. System resets after restart.
When: Intermittent; reported at 30,992 miles and during normal driving over railroad tracks
Symptoms owners cite: Unwarned, sudden complete stop; Unknown warning light and malfunction message displayed; Forward collision warning activated when no collision imminent; Nearly caused rear-end collision; Vehicle responds normally after restart
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Owner requested to disable safety feature; Nissan denied request.
Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking system fails to activate when vehicle approaches or collides with obstacles or other vehicles. Owner relies on system after prior reliable operation, then system intermittently malfunctions.
When: Intermittent failures during normal driving
Symptoms owners cite: No warning message or alert when approaching object; Automatic braking does not engage; System worked reliably in past, now fails intermittently; Front bumper areas may miss objects per dealership explanation
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealership (Hart/Victory Nissan) stated certain front bumper areas can miss objects; no recall or corrective action mentioned.
Malfunction warning light, ABS Error message, and AWD Error message illuminate intermittently on startup. Messages disappear after restart but reoccur unpredictably. Oil pressure warning light also illuminated while parked.
When: Intermittent; reported at 14,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Malfunction warning light illuminates; Message displayed: 'ABS Error'; Message displayed: 'AWD error. See owner manual'; Warnings disappear after vehicle restart but recur; Oil pressure warning light illuminated; Loud abnormal sounds when braking at 65 mph
Codes mentioned: ABS Error, AWD Error
Parking brake warning light blinks and vehicle will not move forward or in reverse, effectively immobilizing the vehicle.
When: Single report, mileage and timing not specified
Symptoms owners cite: Parking brake light blinking; Vehicle will not drive forward; Vehicle will not drive in reverse
Synthesized from 12 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
The contact leased a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, an unknown warning light illuminated and a message indicating an unknown malfunction was displayed. The vehicle then experienced phantom braking and came to a complete stop, almost causing the vehicle behind him to crash into the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact turned off the vehicle.…
It's a meaningful issue. 12 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
Based on the 12 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 28,498 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover brakes issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.