2021 Nissan Rogue reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 Nissan Rogue — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 401
- 400 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- 75 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 10
- see below
- Reported harm
- 36 reported crashes · 17 injuries · 5 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,313
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
+179
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 2019-2023
+162
median 240 complaints in 444 records
Top component share
19%
Unknown Or Other: 75 complaints
What owners report fails — 2021 Nissan Rogue
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 75
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 58
- ENGINE 43
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 26
- POWER TRAIN 22
10 recalls on record for the 2021 Nissan Rogue
- NHTSA 25V437000 · 2026 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PA Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil
- NHTSA 23V791000 · 2024 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
- NHTSA 21V957000 · 2022 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V527000 · 2022 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWA An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V666000 · 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
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2021 Nissan Rogue
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2021 Nissan Rogue units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 Nissan Rogue reliable?
NHTSA has 401 consumer complaints on record for the 2021 Nissan Rogue and 10 recalls. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (75 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2021 Nissan Rogue units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Rogue?
Owners most often report problems with: unknown or other (75), electrical system (58), engine (43), fuel/propulsion system (26). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2021 Nissan Rogue?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.