NHTSA (USA)Critical
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This page covers 18 recalls, 259 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 Nissan Rogue.
29–33 mpg combined
7.1–8.1 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2021 Nissan Rogue draws complaints spread across several systems, with the electrical system generating the highest volume. Owners frequently report warning lights illuminating unexpectedly, no-start events, and various electronic faults that can be difficult to reproduce consistently. Forward collision avoidance is the second most-reported area, with owners describing the system triggering unexpectedly or failing to respond as expected during normal driving. The fuel and propulsion system rounds out the top three, where owners report stalling, including while driving, along with coolant-related symptoms such as bubbling reservoirs and exhaust smoke, in some cases leading mechanics to investigate head gasket or coolant system integrity. A smaller thread of complaints describes AWD drivetrain shuddering and vibration during low-speed acceleration and turning, with at least some cases involving confirmed metal contamination in the rear differential. Brake grinding at low speeds, persisting after rotor and pad service, appears across a handful of reports as well.
259
Total Complaints
17
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
5
With Injuries
By System
The 2021 Nissan Rogue has 18 recalls, the most serious involving engine bearings that can fail and breach the engine block, releasing hot oil and raising the risk of an engine fire or sudden loss of power while driving.
Several fuel system recalls overlap in consequence: a fuel hose or fuel line that is not properly secured can leak or disconnect entirely, potentially causing a fire or an engine stall while driving. A separate fuel pump defect can also cause the engine to run rough, stall, or lose power without warning. On the brake side, rear caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing brake fluid to leak and reducing stopping performance. Incorrect wheel nuts installed at the factory can loosen over time, eventually breaking the wheel studs and allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle.
Occupant restraint issues make up another cluster: the second-row upper tether anchor points may not be properly welded to the seatback frame, meaning a child seat's tether strap can pull free in a crash or hard stop. The rear outboard seatbelts on some vehicles may also fail to retract, making them difficult to use.
Visibility is affected by a software fault in the infotainment system that can cause it to reboot continuously, leaving the rearview camera display blank while backing up. A separate issue causes automatic headlights to activate later than required as daylight fades.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 4 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What can fail
Engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can cause the engine to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the engine control module software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The left and/or right rear brake caliper may be missing an internal bushing, which allows the O-ring seal to shift and causes brake fluid to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both the left and right rear brake calipers at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software issue can cause the infotainment system to restart repeatedly, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Nissan will update your infotainment system software either wirelessly or at a dealer appointment, restoring rearview camera display functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The infotainment system may repeatedly restart when you start the vehicle, which can make the rearview display stop working.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the infotainment software at no cost, or the update can be installed over-the-air automatically.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The left and right rear seat belts may not retract fully into their storage position when not in use, which violates Canadian safety regulations.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will inspect and replace the rear seat belts if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The rear seat belts on the left and right sides may not retract properly after use, creating a potential safety concern.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear seat belts and replace them if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software issue can cause the infotainment system to reset. If you shift into reverse during a reset, the rearview camera image won't display on screen, violating Canadian regulations requiring it to show in reverse.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail you to schedule a dealer appointment for a software update. Vehicles with over-the-air capability will receive the update wirelessly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
When Sirius XM is set to "Not Subscribed," the infotainment system may restart unexpectedly, causing the rearview camera to stop working.
What the fix does
The infotainment system software will be updated at a dealer or by over-the-air update at no cost to restore rearview camera function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The automatic headlamps may not turn on quickly enough as daylight fades, failing to activate at the required light level per Canadian regulations.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will reprogram the body control module to fix the headlamp timing.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The fuel pump may fail, causing rough engine operation, starting problems, check engine light illumination, or sudden loss of engine power while driving.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail you instructions to take your vehicle to a dealer for fuel pump replacement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The fuel pump may wear abnormally inside, causing it to overheat and stop working.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the entire fuel pump assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The upper anchor points where child seat straps attach to the second-row seatback may not be properly welded, allowing the tether strap to detach during a crash.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect the welds on the second-row seat tether anchorages and replace the seatbacks if the welds are defective.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The second-row upper tether anchor wires may be improperly welded to the seatback frame, which could prevent a child safety seat from being securely fastened.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear seatbacks and replace them if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Rear brake calipers may be incorrectly assembled, causing brake fluid to leak. This reduces braking power and can short-circuit the automatic parking brake, triggering a warning light.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail you instructions to visit a dealer, who will inspect and replace the rear brake calipers as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The rear brake calipers may be missing an internal bushing, which allows the O-ring seal to shift and brake fluid to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear brake calipers as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The wheels may have incorrect nuts installed that can loosen over time, causing the wheel to vibrate.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the wheel nuts and replace any incorrect ones at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The fuel tank sending unit lock ring and fuel line may not be installed correctly, allowing the fuel line to disconnect and leak fuel. This could cause the engine to stall suddenly while driving.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealer. The dealer will inspect and reinstall the fuel line and lock ring if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The fuel hose may not be properly secured in position, and the fuel tank lock ring may not be fully seated.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect, reposition, and secure the fuel hose and lock ring as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
