The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
Driver Assistance & Speed Control leads by volume: 10 of 23 complaints (43%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Electrical include more fire reports (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 41 in 2020 to 23 in 2021.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 23
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,200–$2,300
- Combined MPG
- 27–28
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | vs. 2021 Small Station Wagons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,200–2,300 | 2,200–2,300 | 2,200–2,300 | 2,200–2,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 27–28 | 27–28 | 27–28 | 27–28 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 25–27 / 30–31 | 26 / 30 | 26 / 30–31 | 26–27 / 30–31 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 318–330 | 317–329 | 318–330 | 318–330 | |
| Complaints filed | 100 | 41 | 23 | 12 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Driver Assistance & Speed Control: 10 of 23 NHTSA complaints (43%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport get?
EPA rates it 27–28 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport?
EPA estimates $2,200–$2,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 26 mpg | 30 mpg (low) | 27 mpg (low) | $2,300 (high) | 330 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 26 mpg | 31 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | $2,200 (low) | 318 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
- Defect
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
- Consequence
- Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.