2021 Nissan ROGUE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2021 Nissan ROGUE has 401 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 5.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: vehicle either blows hot air or cold air. nothing in the middle. must set it to lo for cold air, as soon as you get to 62 degrees the vehicle will blow hot air. there is no comfortable temperature. thermostat change did not fix this defect.. ⚠️ 4 fire reports filed.

4 fire reports 25 crash reports 13 injuries

401

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

5.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

78 complaints

19%

• VEHICLE EITHER BLOWS HOT AIR OR COLD AIR. NOTHING IN THE MIDDLE. MUST SET IT TO LO FOR COLD AIR, AS SOON AS YOU GET TO 62 DEGREES THE VEHICLE WILL BLOW HOT AIR. THERE IS NO COMFORTABLE TEMPERATURE. THERMOSTAT CHANGE DID NOT FIX THIS DEFECT.
• WHILE OUR SON WAS TRYING TO ALIGN CAR IN DRIVE OUTSIDE OUR HOME GARAGE DOOR, GOING FROM R TO D, DASH LIT UP WITH ALL RED WARNINGS AND COULD NOT PUT INTO PARK. CAR STARTED TO ROLL BACK. MY HUSBAND WENT TO ASSIST OUR SON WHO WAS BEHIND WHEEL AND NOW BELIEVED THE CAR TO BE IN PARK. WHEN MY HUSBAND WE
• Rear bumper in two parts one part with sensor and other reflective. Main rear bumper attached with body. Second rear bumper part of main rear bumper Gaps found between both bumpers defective or grips/ hooks gap. Create noise vibrating. Also knock sound came from steeribg when its park and put in d

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 3 crashes

“VEHICLE EITHER BLOWS HOT AIR OR COLD AIR. NOTHING IN THE MIDDLE. MUST SET IT TO LO FOR COLD AIR, AS SOON AS YOU GET TO 62 DEGREES THE VEHICLE WILL BLOW HOT AIR. THERE IS NO COMFORTABLE TEMPERATURE. THERMOSTAT CHANGE DID NOT FIX THIS DEFECT.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

59 complaints

15%

• WHILE OUR SON WAS TRYING TO ALIGN CAR IN DRIVE OUTSIDE OUR HOME GARAGE DOOR, GOING FROM R TO D, DASH LIT UP WITH ALL RED WARNINGS AND COULD NOT PUT INTO PARK. CAR STARTED TO ROLL BACK. MY HUSBAND WENT TO ASSIST OUR SON WHO WAS BEHIND WHEEL AND NOW BELIEVED THE CAR TO BE IN PARK. WHEN MY HUSBAND WE
• 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 ha
• 5 days after buying the car when you turn it on. An alert of FAILURE IN THE MOTOR LACK OF ENERGY TAKE TO SERVICE. He took him to where he was bought, they checked everything was fine but he did not understand why that notice came out. moderately to call to give me an answer but they did not call

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 2 crashes

“WHILE OUR SON WAS TRYING TO ALIGN CAR IN DRIVE OUTSIDE OUR HOME GARAGE DOOR, GOING FROM R TO D, DASH LIT UP WITH ALL RED WARNINGS AND COULD NOT PUT INTO PARK. CAR STARTED TO ROLL BACK. MY HUSBAND WENT TO ASSIST OUR SON WHO WAS BEHIND WHEEL AND NOW BELIEVED THE CAR TO BE IN PARK. WHEN MY HUSBAND WE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

55 complaints

14%

• ENGINE LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE JERK WHEN PARKED AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF.
• AFTER PARKING IN A DRIVEWAY FOR A GIFT DELIVERY MY CAR WOULD NOT START AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT INTO COON RAPIDS, MN NISSON SERVICE ON APRIL 2ND AND THEY STILL HAVE IT TODAY ( APRIL 15). NO IDEA AS TO WHAT IS WRONG. THEY PROVIDED ME WITH A ROUGE TO USE BUT WOULD LIKE MY NEW PLA
• UNABLE TO PUT CAR INTO PARK. NEED TO STOP/START ENGINE WITH FOOT ON BREAK IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO PUT CAR INTO PARK. RESISTANCE TO SPEED WHILE DRIVING. NEED TO PULL OVER VEHICLE AND STOP/START ENGINE TO THEN PROCEED DRIVING.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 2 crashes

“ENGINE LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE JERK WHEN PARKED AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

50 complaints

12%

• 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 WH
• 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 WH
• This alerted while driving. Washed the car 4 times to make sure there was no dust interference. Two weeks and the system is still not working. Does not allow me to use anything that has to do with the AEB system. I believe it is the main sensor. No automatic headlight diming option. Cruise contro

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 10 crashes

“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 WH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

29 complaints

• 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 AN
• 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 ha
• Purchsed a new 2021 Rouge SL, I had the car for 2 days and the check engine light came on, I took it to the service center where all they did was clear the code. The very next day the car would not go into any gear and the check engine light came on again, this time they are saying it is the filler

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“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 AN”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 401 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: VEHICLE EITHER BLOWS HOT AIR OR COLD AIR. NOTHING IN THE MIDDLE. MUST SET IT TO LO FOR COLD AIR, AS SOON AS YOU GET TO 62 DEGREES THE VEHICLE WILL BLOW HOT AIR. THERE IS NO COMFORTABLE TEMPERATURE. THERMOSTAT CHANGE DID NOT FIX THIS DEFECT.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: WHILE OUR SON WAS TRYING TO ALIGN CAR IN DRIVE OUTSIDE OUR HOME GARAGE DOOR, GOING FROM R TO D, DASH LIT UP WITH ALL RED WARNINGS AND COULD NOT PUT INTO PARK. CAR STARTED TO ROLL BACK. MY HUSBAND WENT TO ASSIST OUR SON WHO WAS BEHIND WHEEL AND NOW BELIEVED THE CAR TO BE IN PARK. WHEN MY HUSBAND WE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: ENGINE LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE JERK WHEN PARKED AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: 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 WH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)