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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2021 Nissan Rogue visibility problems
moderate Owners of the 2021 Nissan Rogue have filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the visibility at roughly $350 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See visibility across all vehicles →
| Model year | visibility complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 Rogue | 9 |
| 2018 Rogue | 8 |
| 2019 Rogue | 3 |
| 2021 Rogue (this page) | 10 |
| 2022 Rogue | 3 |
| 2023 Rogue | 42 |
| 2024 Rogue | 27 |
| 2025 Rogue | 68 |
When does it fail?
Of the 10 visibility complaints filed for the 2021 Nissan Rogue, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 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.
No new NHTSA visibility complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 4 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering visibility on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
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.
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗GURGLING NOISE FROM MOONROOF AFTER IT RAINS IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states they hear a gurgling / drip / drain noise from the moonroof while driving in the rain. ACTION Follow the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin to replace the front driver (LH) and front passenger (RH) side moonroof drain tube grommets.
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
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 camera during said time frame. Vehicle had not moved or been touched by anything, was secure in garage.
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after remote starting the vehicle in cold weather, after two to three minutes, the contact drove the vehicle with the defroster activated for a half mile. After parking and depressing the stop button, there was a loud popping sound, and the contact became aware that the rear glass had exploded without impact. There were no injuries…
Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2021 Nissan Rogue?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Based on the 10 complaints filed, visibility issues most often appear around 20,736 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.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility 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.
Are there any recalls related to visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.