2021 Nissan ROGUE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
286 owner complaints analyzed
10 distinct recall campaigns
29,752 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 model year. Data snapshot: . 58 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 78 of 286 complaints (27.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 40 | 14.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 33 | 11.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 23 | 8.0% |
| Steering behavior | 22 | 7.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 16 | 5.6% |
| Engine operation | 15 | 5.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 78 |
| Electrical System | 59 |
| Engine | 51 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 33 |
| Power Train | 25 |
| Structure:Body | 19 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 18 |
| Steering | 16 |
Unknown Or Other: 78; Electrical System: 59; Engine: 51; Fuel/Propulsion System: 33; Power Train: 25; Structure:Body: 19; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 18; Steering: 16
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 27 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 11 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 27; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 11; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (27). 228 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2025 | 79 |
| 2026 | 56 |
2021: 37; 2022: 33; 2023: 37; 2024: 44; 2025: 79; 2026: 56
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 40 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 33 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 23 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11397015 · 2021-02-19 (February 19, 2021)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE DRIVER ASSIST ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WHEN THERE WERE NO OBSTRUCTION. THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE RIGHT AND THE DRIVER ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER THE AUTOMOTIVE BRAKING FAILED TO ENGAGE AND THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A TOYOTA CAMRY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER NECK BUT NO MEDICAL ATT…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11397015 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11433356 · 2021-09-17 (September 17, 2021)
Exiting a parking lot 6:45 pm 9/16/21, after braking and shifting gears from reverse to drive, the vehicle took off at top speed without my depressing the gas pedal. I negotiated a right turn with great difficulty because of high speed and pulled off to the side of the next block, braked hard, stopped, and turned off the engine. Each time I tried to restart the engine it roared into high speed (speedometer flew instantly to 140 mph) and the vehicle lurched forward without my touching the gas pedal. I repeated attempts at normal start several t…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11433356 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11413335 · 2021-04-22 (April 22, 2021)
A FAMILY MEMBER WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH A BRAND NEW 2021 NISSAN ROGUE WITH LESS THAN 3,000 ON US RTE 95 (4 LANE HIGHWAY) IN WALTHAM MA WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING/ LOST POWER AND THEY WERE ABLE QUICKLY PULL INTO BREAKDOWN LANE. THEY EXITED THE VEHICLE AND CLIMBED OVER THE GUARD RAIL, CALLED AAA AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST NISSAN DEALER. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FUEL PUMP FAILURE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11413335 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11424662 · 2021-07-13 (July 13, 2021)
I had just filled up my tank and was leaving the local gas station. My car would not move. This was not the result of the gas I just put in it. Additionally, the electrical display on the dashboard was wreaking havoc. It told me to put my foot on the break to start my car, even though the car had to be running to have the blue tooth connected and me speaking on the phone with the car door wide open. Best of all, the assistance button to call for help, wouldn't work because it wouldn't start. The car has less than 3K miles on it, it had …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11424662 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11434791 · 2021-09-28 (September 28, 2021)
When we added gas, locked pump in gas door, when full it didn’t kick off. The gas ran out inside to the wheel well creating a fire hazard, I took it in for my first servicing and they couldn’t find a problem (I attached a copy of a recall for this years Rogue for this problem). 09-28-21, my 2021 (3,200 miles)Nissan Rogue stalled at the light, it wouldn’t restart and we had to push it out of traffic. Nissan has been sued and recalled the Transmission for all there Models, I filed a complaint over my Nissan Altima having delayed excel-oration as…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11434791 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11440734 · 2021-11-17 (November 17, 2021)
Vehicle has had 2 wheel alignments in the first 2500 miles the car drifts pulls off the road the steering is loose vague no sense of contact with the road. Rear cross alert not function almost got hit by cars moving behind me. Not sure if other safety systems even work. The tires maybe defective too.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11440734 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11536962 · 2023-08-07 (August 7, 2023)
I was driving on 85 south @10:15 am it was very busy traffic and all of a sudden the vehicle starts loosing power all kinds of lights came on the panel engine malfunction also was on the panel it was so scary.I was trying to get off the highway safely the steering wheel was hard to turn.I saw2 18 wheelers & other vehicles coming l really thought I was going to die.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11536962 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11431983 · 2021-09-07 (September 7, 2021)
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while moving off from a complete stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel pump replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V068000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that …
Owner-reported narrative. 3,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11431983 at NHTSA ↗