The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine is the largest identified problem area: 64 of 295 complaints (22%) mention it. 82 complaints mention a component NHTSA leaves uncategorised.
Complaints filed rose from 154 in 2020 to 295 in 2021.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 295
- Recall campaigns
- 10
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $1,900–$2,200
- Combined MPG
- 28–33
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | vs. 2021 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,850–2,300 | 2,150–2,300 | 1,900–2,200 | 1,900–2,000 | 1,900–2,000 | |
| Combined MPG | 27–34 | 27–29 | 28–33 | 31–33 | 31–33 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 25–33 / 31–35 | 25–26 / 31–33 | 25–30 / 32–37 | 28–30 / 34–37 | 28–30 / 34–37 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 261–324 | 312–324 | 270–318 | 271–288 | 269–288 | |
| Complaints filed | 341 | 154 | 295 | 270 | 767 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 6 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 29 | 10 | 22 | 5 | 24 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | |
| Injuries reported | 29 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 16 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
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 have?
10 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Nissan Rogue get?
EPA rates it 28–33 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Nissan Rogue?
EPA estimates $1,900–$2,200 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (8)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 27 mpg | 34 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,100 | 292 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 26 mpg | 33 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,150 | 304 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 | 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg | 33 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,150 | 310 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 | 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 25 mpg (low) | 32 mpg (low) | 28 mpg (low) | $2,200 (high) | 318 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 3 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 30 mpg (high) | 37 mpg (high) | 33 mpg (high) | $1,900 (low) | 270 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 3 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 30 mpg (high) | 36 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,950 | 278 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 3 | 1.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 30 mpg (high) | 36 mpg | 33 mpg (high) | $1,900 (low) | 275 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 3 | 1.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 29 mpg | 35 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,950 | 284 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 64 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 27 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 36 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical | 62 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Brakes | 18 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 18 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 51 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 82 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 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 (10)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC933. The two vehicles that were previously inspected under recall 21V-286 and did not receive a brake caliper replacement will need to have the new remedy completed.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R22B8, R22C1, and PC923/25.
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The rear seat belts for the left-hand and right-hand rear seats may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seatbelt Assemblies."
- Consequence
- Seat belts that do not retract properly may be difficult to operate, preventing their usage, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC915.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A5 PC901 PC902.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Defect
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
- Consequence
- Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B8.
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seatbacks as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC812.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC804.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- The wheel vibration may break the wheel studs and cause the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel nuts and replace any incorrect ones, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC799.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- An improperly secured fuel hose may leak, increasing the risk of a fire. The fuel hose may also disconnect completely, causing the engine to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reposition and secure the fuel hose and lock ring, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC791.