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    Nissan Rogue

    EPA MPG: 28 mpg

    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 10 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    Reliability

    Overall Reliability

    The 2021 Rogue has about average reliability compared to other cars from the same model year.

    The 2021 Nissan Rogue has been recalled 10 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
    Most Common Trouble Spots
    Common Trouble Spot
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    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

    The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2021 Nissan Rogue owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

    In-car Electronics

    Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

    What Owners Say

    Apple CarPlay

    ""consistent trouble with the car connecting to the phone/ staying connected to the phone. music will stop, calls won't have sound, navigation will freeze, or even the car will say it is connected but then state there is no phone to connect to""

    Anonymous, VA (2021 Nissan Rogue SV 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Backup or other camera/sensors

    "this car sucks"

    Anonymous, NY (2021 Nissan Rogue Unsure 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Display screen freezes up

    "at times when connected to the vehicle with an apply car play phone the display will freeze up and you must turn car off and on again to reset"

    Anonymous, (2021 Nissan Rogue SL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Display screen goes blank

    "3/4 times in past year. Resolved by pulling over, turning off the car. Waiting for a few minutes then starting car again. First couple of times it was fixed after restart. Last time I had to restart 3 times."

    Anonymous A., CA (2021 Nissan Rogue SL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Steering wheel controls

    "this car sucks"

    Anonymous, NY (2021 Nissan Rogue Unsure 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Exhaust

    Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Other/unsure

    "Catastrophic battery fail."

    Anonymous, IA (2021 Nissan Rogue Platinum 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "Rear wiper motor quit working"

    Anonymous, IN (2021 Nissan Rogue Platinum 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "Alternator"

    Anonymous, NM (2021 Nissan Rogue SV 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Climate System

    AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

    What Owners Say

    A/C compressor

    "When turned on the AC did not cool the car"

    Anonymous, AZ (2021 Nissan Rogue Platinum 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Other climate system problem

    ""Theres a smell when the AC is on, to get rid of it we switch to have it blow air from outside. Its a mildew type smell. The filers have been changed and the service department at the dealership says theres nothing they can do.""

    Anonymous, FL (2021 Nissan Rogue SL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Suspension/Steering

    Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

    What Owners Say

    Shocks or struts

    "The top bearings on both front struts were knocking intermittently when we turned the front wheels. We had to get them replaced at app 84000 klms."

    Anonymous A., NL (2021 Nissan Rogue Platinum 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Steering linkage (includes rack and pinion)

    "Bearing in the steering system failed and had to replace the steering mechanism"

    Anonymous, MO (2021 Nissan Rogue SL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Transmission Minor

    Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Gear selector or linkage

    "the car would not shift into reverse. called AAA and they hauled it to dealer. It was a $1200 job but when I arrived 5 or 6 days later to pick it up......happily there was no charge to me."

    Anonymous, IN (2021 Nissan Rogue Platinum 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Fuel System/Emissions

    Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

    What Owners Say

    Other emissions/fuel system problem

    ""Smelled gas, next morning car warning came on. Had it towed to dealer. When lifted car up there was gasoline dripping near the fuel tank hose was disconnected. They don't know why it happened. Gas tank was fine. Total out the door costs were $129""

    Anonymous, NC (2021 Nissan Rogue SV 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Body Hardware

    Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

    What Owners Say

    Seat controls - power

    "Drivers power front seat bottom frame had to be replaced because of excessive movement when stopping or accelerating from a stop."

    Anonymous, AZ (2021 Nissan Rogue SL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Drive System

    Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

    What Owners Say

    Other driveline problem

    "Axel leak that cost bout $600 to fix"

    Anonymous, NY (2021 Nissan Rogue SV 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Brakes

    Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

    What Owners Say

    Premature brake wear

    "The rear brakes wear out too fast know problem with nissan vehicles"

    Anonymous, AZ (2021 Nissan Rogue SL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Electrical Accessories

    Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

    Engine Major

    Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

    Engine Electrical

    Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

    Transmission Major

    Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

    Engine Minor

    Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

    Paint/Trim

    Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

    Engine Cooling

    Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

    Noises/Leaks

    Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

    2021 SUVs Reliability

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    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes, to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
    Recalls
    PROVIDED BY
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Jun 27, 2025
    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.
    Summary:
    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.
    What should you do:
    Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 25, 2025. A second letter was/will be sent on November 21, 2025. 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.
    For more information:
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V437000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 443899
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Nov 22, 2023
    A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
    Summary:
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V791000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 2
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Oct 13, 2022
    An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    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."
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 22V772000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 27388
    SEAT BELTS
    Sep 01, 2022
    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.
    Summary:
    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."
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 22V666000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 8391
    BACK OVER PREVENTION, EQUIPMENT
    Jul 21, 2022
    An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    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."
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 22V527000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 10477
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Dec 09, 2021
    Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 21V957000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 24793
    CHILD SEAT, SEATS
    Jun 24, 2021
    An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Summary:
    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."
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 21V474000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 47098
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Apr 22, 2021
    A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
    Summary:
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 21V286000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 14054
    WHEELS
    Mar 17, 2021
    The wheel vibration may break the wheel studs and cause the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 21V186000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 21
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Feb 11, 2021
    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.
    Summary:
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 21V068000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 2150
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