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#BS-2021-NISROG-5A2F2021 Nissan Rogue
Based on reports from 356 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 356 complaints, 29 crashes, 5 fires, and 10 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.1x the class average.
Top reported problems
does not cool drivers side properly
2 complaints • Severity 5/10
aeb malfunction
2 complaints • Severity 8/10
water stains on driver side front column and on corner of up
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
50 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 26K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (37 reports) • Median: 26K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (50 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2021 Nissan Rogue: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2021 Nissan Rogue, with 50 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 26,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 26K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2021 Nissan Rogue, with 48 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Nissan Rogue, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2021 Nissan Rogue, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Nissan Rogue. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (10 recalls)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The fuel hose may not be secured in the proper position and the fuel tank lock ring may not be fully seated.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The incorrect wheel nuts may have been installed, and may loosen causing wheel vibration.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The rear left and/or right brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move and brake fluid to leak.
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The second-row upper tether wires may have been improperly welded to the seatback frame, preventing a child seat from being securely anchored. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
+ 5 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Nissan Rogue is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.
2021 Nissan Rogue vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
356
Class avg
172
2.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 356 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 10 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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