NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls and 295 owner complaints for the 2021 Nissan Rogue. Most complaints involve electrical system (62) and engine (54). The EPA rates it 28–33 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The left and/or right rear brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move and brake fluid to leak.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Rogue model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 429 |
| 2009 | 320 |
| 2010 | 282 |
| 2011 | 363 |
| 2012 | 319 |
| 2013 | 610 |
| 2014 | 440 |
| 2015 | 554 |
| 2016 | 543 |
| 2017 | 601 |
| 2018 | 609 |
| 2019 | 340 |
| 2020 | 153 |
| 2021 | 295 |
| 2022 | 270 |
| 2023 | 766 |
| 2024 | 227 |
| 2025 | 199 |
| 2026 | 54 |
“I was sitting in my car in the passenger seat. The car was in Park, engine was idling to warm up the car. No one was in the drivers seat. After about 5 mins, the car started moving forward without me touching or bumping anything. I didn’t notice if the dash display changed from P to D. The shifter light definitely changed out of P. As a result, the car slowly moved forward and bumped a parked vehicle in front of me. No damage to either vehicle due to slow speed. No claim filed. No police report. I just have major safety concerns. I pulled a diagnostic report later and found these codes: SHIFT module codes U0101-00 (lost communication with the transmission computer) and U2141-87”
“I was driving when the engine stalled(the car jerked and then stopped) and the car came to a stop and automatically switched to park and then it turned off, after a few hours it started back up and the it was working ok until I got a message for Update fuel system and then qhen I was doing again it jerked”
“Constant strong fuel smell that last for day I'm a disabled veteran and I had really bad headaches after driving each time. I have taken vehicle in to dealership and told them about fuel smell problem and they reported they couldn't find issue but even after my vehicle still smells like fuel so much that I can taste it and get headaches from it also family gets headaches to. At the current moment there are no warning lamps on.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue AWD Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 30 | 36 | 33 | $1,950 | 275 |
| Rogue FWD Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 37 | 33 | $1,950 | 270 |
| Rogue AWD SL/Platinum Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 29 | 35 | 32 | $2,000 | 284 |
| Rogue FWD SL/Platinum Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 36 | 32 | $2,000 | 278 |
| Rogue FWD Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,150 | 292 |
| Rogue AWD Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · All-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,200 | 310 |
| Rogue FWD SV/SL/Platinum Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,200 | 304 |
| Rogue AWD SV/SL/Platinum Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,300 | 318 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
10 safety recalls as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 295 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (62), engine (54), fuel/propulsion system (33). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2021 Nissan Rogue at 28–33 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (8 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2021 Nissan Rogue 4 out of 5 stars overall.