2021 Nissan Rogue problems
The Nissan Rogue is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan. It made its debut in October 2007 for the 2008 model year. Beginning in 2013 for the 2014 model year, the model has been merged with the X-Trail sold outside the North American market, making them identical. It is currently Nissan's best-selling vehicle in the United States.
As of 2023, the Rogue was manufactured at the Nissan Smyrna Assembly Plant in Tennessee, United States and at the Nissan Motor Kyushu plant in Kanda, Fukuoka, Japan. Between August 2014 and March 2020, it was also built at the Renault Samsung Motors plant in Busan, South Korea under contract.
First generation (S35; 2007)
The first-generation Rogue made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on 7 January 2007. It replaces the Nissan X-Trail in Canada as Nissan's entry-level SUV and the body-on-frame Nissan Xterra in Mexico due to the Smyrna plant freeing capacity for the Suzuki Equator, although the Xterra continued on sale in the United States and Canada through 2015 after being withdrawn from the Mexican market after the 2008 model year.
The first-generation Rogue was available in three trim levels in the United States: S, SV and SL, available with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
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Common 2021 Nissan Rogue problems
The 2021 Nissan Rogue has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. Here are some of the issues in detail:
- Safety Features Disabling in Adverse Weather Conditions: Some owners have reported that safety features on their 2021 Nissan Rogue, such as lane departure warning and blind-spot monitoring, have disabled themselves when the vehicle is exposed to water, mud, or snow. This issue has been attributed to Nissan developers being "fucking morons" by a Nissan technician, leaving owners without essential safety features in adverse weather conditions.
- Engine Starting Issues in Cold Climates: Several owners have reported that their 2021 Nissan Rogue has had issues starting in extreme cold temperatures. The engine won't engage, even with the brake pedal firmly pressed, and the vehicle needs to be towed to the dealership for repairs. This issue has been reported to Nissan Canada, and the suggested fix is to replace the computer, although the conclusion is still under review.
- Major Engine Failure: One owner reported that their 2021 Nissan Rogue suffered catastrophic engine failure only 23 hours after purchase and 170.0 miles driven. Nissan left the owner's elderly parents on the side of the freeway in the middle of nowhere, and it took over 4 hours for them to get assistance. This incident has left the owners terrified of the car and Nissan's response.
- Malfunctioning Software: One owner reported that their 2021 Nissan Rogue had malfunctioning software that may be taken care of with two recalls. However, the owner was unaware of any recalls on their vehicle.
- Recalls: The 2021 Nissan Rogue has had at least two recalls, one for a faulty fuel pump and another for a software issue that can cause the engine to stall. These recalls affect over 141,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada.
- Lack of Reliability: Several owners have reported that their 2021 Nissan Rogue has been in the shop more than half the time since they purchased it, with CVT issues being a significant problem. This lack of reliability has left owners frustrated and disappointed with their new vehicle.
- Issues with the Infotainment System: Some owners have reported issues with the infotainment system on their 2021 Nissan Rogue, including the CVT malfunction light coming on and the autopilot feature not working properly.
- Poor Interior Quality: Several owners have reported that the interior quality of their 2021 Nissan Rogue is poor, with cheap materials and a lack of durability. This issue has led to a decrease in the overall rating of the vehicle.
In conclusion, the 2021 Nissan Rogue has several common problems that have been reported by owners, including CVT transmission issues, safety features disabling in adverse weather conditions, engine starting issues in cold climates, major engine failure, malfunctioning software, recalls, lack of reliability, issues with the infotainment system, and poor interior quality. These issues have left many owners frustrated and disappointed with their new vehicle.
Are there any major problems with the Nissan Rogue?
Loss of acceleration: Multiple Rogue years struggled with transmission problems, which got Nissan into a class-action lawsuit. The problematic transmission system is the likely culprit for the Rogue's most reported issue: acceleration loss.
What are the defects on the 2021 Nissan Rogue?
Owner Reported Trouble Spots
- In-car Electronics. Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display. ...
- Electrical Accessories. ...
- Transmission Minor. ...
- Climate System. ...
- Noises And Leaks. ...
- Engine Minor. ...
- Body Hardware. ...
- Steering And Suspension.
Does the 2021 Rogue have CVT issues?
No -- the 2021 Nissan Rogue doesn't suffer from transmission trouble. Every 2021 Rogue comes with a 2.5L four-cylinder engine mated to Nissan's Xtronic CVT transmission to provide a dynamic driving experience.
Is 2021 a good year for Nissan Rogue?
Nissan's Rogue compact SUV receives a much-needed redesign for the 2021 model year and offers more attractive styling, modernized interior tech, improved performance, and more adept ride-and-handling.
2021 Nissan Rogue car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Rogue problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Forward collision avoidance problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2021 Nissan Rogue
The NHTSA has received 142 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2021 Nissan Rogue. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles.
2024-10-26
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-25
- VIN: 5N1AT3BA7MC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The engine revs a s will not accelerate. I have to stop put car in park and turn it off and on. This has happened many times. Dealership says they can’t do anything unless an engine light or code is present. I even showed them videos.
2024-10-25
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-25
- VIN: 5N1AT3BA2MC
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: As I was driving my daughter to school suddenly a warning popped up in the dash that there was a forward collision malfunction and the system turned itself off. There were no other vehicles near me or in front of me and the sensors were not blocked by rain (we are in drought conditions) or snow.
2024-10-20
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-19
- VIN: 5N1AT3BB9MC
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The assessment is I was simply driving down [XXX] where I live, and my car started this horrible wobbling in the front end and I couldn't control the steering wheel. I was able to safely get the rogue pulled over to the side of the road. I got out upon looking at the car, I couldn't see anything wrong on the outside. But, upon further examination, I got down and laid down and looked under the car, it revealed that the driver's side inner tie rod had snapped in half. This is not normal being my car only has 46k on it. I called my brother in law who is a mechanic and sent him pictures of it and he confirmed it was the tie rod. So I started googling to find a replacement and low and behold, Nissan is under investigation for this problem happening in the 21 Nissan rogues to ike I have. I called suntrup Nissan where I had purchased the car in May and was basically told by the parts dept there, that there was nothing they could do to help me because they wouldn't even be able to get the part for at least two months. I find that ridiculous. Nissan doesn't even manufacture parts for their own vehicles they sell.. my brother in-law searched until he finally found a place in China that makes them for this model and mwe have one ordered 103.00 for the tie rod. I couldn't find where my car was in the recall but I feel so should be because it's the same problem they are under investigation for. I cannot afford to have my car looked at at a dealership, because I already pay 600. Month. For the car and I don't have extra money laying Round. nd the dealer already basically told me don't know what to tell you cause we wouldn't be able to fix it.. so I need to know what do do to at least be reimbursed for the labor I've had to pay someone to look. At this and for the part and then changing it.. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-10-10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-09
- VIN: JN8AT3DC8MW
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Navigation system is unreliable and unsafe Nissan verified this and a failure and ordered a new unit 2 years ago and has not arrived and they refuse to fix it it the navigation drops out when driving in the middle of navigation causing a safety hazard and goes blank and I have to do a reset the dealer also has done resets and hasnt fixed it nissan has acknowledged the problem as there are many problems and dont care if its fixed many times ive had to go to my phone as this has display and system has almost got us killed many times....
2024-10-07
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-01
- VIN: 5N1AT3BA6MC
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Paint on the front bumper is chipping and bubbling up.
2024-10-06
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-05
- VIN: JN8AT3CA7MW
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The engine frequently will not change gears (has happened several times). I have to pull over; turn the engine off, then restart the car in order for the gears to properly change.
2024-09-29
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-08
- VIN: JN8AT3DD5MW
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: On numerous occasions, my roof was leaking right at the A pillar. This water was getting right into the side air bag, as well as where the electronics for speakers are. The vehicle spent almost 13 weeks at the dealership and took lots of trial and error to finally find the issue. It was eventually found to be the service bulletin issue in the roof rail. My concern is silicone sealant could fail, causing this to leak again. Who knows what mold or rust issues may be hiding inside, causing structural concern over time. The fact that these vehicles have this well known issue but have not been recalled yet is concerning.
2024-09-20
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-07
- VIN: 5N1AT3BB6MC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 65 MPH, there were several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument cluster. The vehicle was losing motive power. The contact stated that his daughter depressed the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle continued to lose motive power. The contact stated that his daughter pulled over to the side of the highway and turned off and restarted the vehicle several times and was able to regain normal vehicle functionality. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and retrieved DTC code: C1210-97 (AWD systems failure); however, when the dealer rescanned the vehicle, the code was not showing on the test results. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
2024-09-18
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-09
- VIN: JN8AT3BB7MW
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Since i Financed my car is have been hearing cracking sounds when turning the steering wheel. I reached out to dealership several times and kept being told someone will contact me. Over months and several calls no help was giving. I went to dealership and made someone come out to check my car noise. They made me take it back another day to be fixed they said it was the break back plate turns out I get car back noise stated again. I called again took back again they said it was rear strut part was on backorder so had to wait weeks for part. Took it back on 9/17 as they take the old strut out another piece they claimed crumbled into pieces my car stayed overnight as they had to order part. 9/18 i get a call they fixed it test drove but still hears cracking sounds. Now they saying it's the tire rod on front drivers side where I originally stated I hear the cracking sounds. How can a 2021 rogue with 23k miles when I purchased from Nissan dealership have a bad tire rod. I've done research just now and see my nissan isn't only one. I believe this is something that should be looking into with this yr model nissan. The dealership also should of addressed this issue back when I 1st bought the car and informed them about it. Almost 7 months now driving with a bad tire rod with my family in the car.
2024-09-09
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-08
- VIN: JN8AT3DD7MW
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: While traveling down the road in drive my vehicle failed to accelerate. I would press on the gas pedal and car wouldn’t go any faster. I had to come to a complete stop on the highway put the car in park then back in drive and then it was fine. This has happened many times and is very unsafe.
2024-09-02
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-26
- VIN: 5N1AT3CB7MC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: My backup camera was intermittent and then stopped working. Had extended warranty and got backup camera replaced. Worked for 2 weeks than was intermittent again. Brought back into dealership and was told that it was the wiring harness inside the back tailgate that was the issue. In order to fix the whole back tailgate of my 2021 Rogue SV AWD had to be replaced. Camera only works 2% of the time. Nissan won't take care of the problem.
2024-08-26
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-26
- VIN: 5N1AT3BA2MC
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: The forward collision system randomly turns off while driving. Even in clear conditions (I understand that rain or snow may block the sensor)
2024-08-13
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-13
- VIN: 5N1AT3CA1MC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: After car is in park and idle for 20+ minutes the car begins to smell like fumes. Caused bad migraines and nausea - having to exit the car and leave the doors open for 30 minutes to remove the smell.
2024-08-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-31
- VIN: JN8AT3BB6MW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Nissan is aware of this issue as referenced in TSB 21-097B where the windshield and roof leak water into the vehicle causing damage to the interior of the vehicle, including soaking/staining the headliner and water running down the sides of the interior of the vehicle and potentially causing electrical and safety problems. They have been aware of this issue on 2021-2023 Rogues for several years, put out a technical service bulletin, but have not proactively fixed any of the vehicles. When this happened, my wife experience intermittent connectivity issues with the Rogue.
2024-08-05
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-25
- VIN: 5N1AT3BA3MC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: On or about, July 25, 2024, while standing next to vehicle, I noticed cracking of the windshield rubber (the rubber around the windshield). After further inspection, it’s along the top, where there is also rubber seals (which is now melted into the vehicle). This vehicle is 3 years old with 12,200 miles.
2024-07-24
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-22
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5N1AT3AB7MC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: I was parked then backed up to proceed forward. There was a pole with a cemented base in the corner left as I accelerated I ran in to this pole. Peripherally I don’t know how I missed the pole however I do take accountability for that. What concerns me is my front collision system and forward emergency braking system failed and did not activate or message me in any way. In the past if I’ve come too close to a vehicle or object in front of me my vehicle lets me know messaging me on my screen, side mirrors and my vehicle has even braked itself. I have become reliant on this system and I no longer feel secure or safe knowing this system intermittently works. The dealership Hart Nissan now Victory Nissan I bought my 2021 Rogue from said that certain areas of the front bumper can miss objects. This is not safe and unacceptable. Additionally it is costing me a $2,000 deductible which is unaffordable on my disability income.
2024-07-10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-03
- VIN: 5N1AT3BB7MC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Right when the summer started to reach 100 degree weather, the air conditioner went out on my car. It jas stopped reading the outside air temperature. Nissan I have gotten two different opinions that vary greatly in price and time. After doing some research, I have noticed this is an ongoing problem with 2021 Nissan Rogues. With Nissan being difficult to work with. Nissan states the whole compressor needs to be replaced.
2024-06-29
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-04
- VIN: 5N1AT3CA2MC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Sunroof spontaneously blew out and shattered while driving down highway.
2024-06-20
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-12
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JN8AT3BBXMW
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Had an accident at 40 to 45 mph, Hit a curb and traffic light post caused front passenger side severely damaged and windshield shattered and none of the air bags deployed
2024-06-18
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-18
- VIN: 5N1AT3AB2MC
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the windshield wiper failed to spray enough wiper fluid on the windshield to clean the windshield, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The local dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the windshield wiper blades needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100.
2024-06-06
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-31
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: This event has happen 5 times in the last 8 months. While driving (under 30 miles per hr.) car suddenly seems to disengage from the engine . I no longer have acceleration and the engines RPMs increase while stepping on the gas. Stepping off the gas petal will lower the RPMs but the car slows down and eventually will stop. If I brake and reset the car in Drive, will reset and begin to accelerate. Bad thing is there is not engine warning lights or indication of when this will happen. Each episode has been when I have not been going over 30 mph luckily. I never know when this will happen, my biggest fear is the engine will disengage, I will be stuck in the middle of the road and someone will not see me and rear-end me. I have contacted the dealer (January 31, 2024) and had the car looked at but because they could not duplicate the event, they gave it back to me. Attached are pics from the service call where after giving the car back to me they left diagnostic gauges, tape and rusty screwdriver in engine. The last time it happened and I took it to the dealer, they say they test drove it but on the Invoice the mileage remained the same from the Mileage in and out. Hmmm...Did they really test drive it?!!! Or are they just sick of me bringing it to them. Bought the 2021 Nissan Rogue on November 21, 2021 and currently (as of 6/3/24) only have 16315 miles. I am afraid, I have bought a Lemon.
2024-06-04
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-02
- VIN: 5N1AT3AA0MC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after shifting into drive(D), the gear shifter independently shifted back to park(P). Additionally, the vehicle sometimes failed to remain in park(P); because of the failure, the parking brake had to be engaged to prevent the vehicle from rolling away. The failure progressed and the vehicle had since failed to start. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
2024-05-16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-01
- VIN: 5N1AT3BA1MC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: I have a 2021 Nissan Rogue and have had numerous problems with it since the purchase. My current problem is that the back hatch/trunk is leaking when it rains, water is coming through. The back hatch/trunk will also open and not stay open, it begins to automatically close unless you press the button so it will not close on you. The warning lights have also began coming on again stating that driving assistance is not available. I also lose power to the display screen on the inside and it goes dark. The nissan place where I live is aware and I have an appointment on Tuesday of this month. I have asked them in the past about recalls on my vehicle and they state that my vehicle has no recalls, I have also checked the site and it states my VIN is not included in the recall even though I feel like I have had so many problems with this car. In the past, I have already had to have my alternator replaced and a new battery. This is my first experience owning a Nissan, in the past I had a toyota and in the future I will go back to a toyota. I will not own another Nissan, my experience has not been a good one with this vehicle.
2024-04-26
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-25
- VIN: JN8AT3BB5MW
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Hello, My VIN is not included part of recall which it has for this year. It has same symtom as other vehicles where vehicle slows down while driving. "One of the most common causes for slow acceleration in Nissan Rogue is a faulty CVT valve body, which is part of the continuously variable transmission system. This can cause the car to lose power and acceleration after driving for a long time or in hot weather." Nissan Manufacturer is not willing to listen to me or test it. I need some asisstance.
2024-04-19
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-18
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5N1AT3BA3MC
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 1. right front lower control arm broke yes available for inspection 2. caused my vehicle to pulled to the right and could not steer straight and caused collision into parked car. 3. no not yet 4. no not yet 5. no
2021 Nissan Rogue recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the 2021 Nissan Rogue.
2023-11-22
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- 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.
- 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.
2022-10-13
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
- 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."
- 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.
2022-09-01
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- 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."
- 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.
2022-07-21
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- 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."
- 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.
2021-12-09
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- 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.
- 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.
2021-06-24
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- 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."
- 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.
2021-04-22
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- 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.
- 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.
2021-03-17
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- 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.
- 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.
2021-02-11
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- 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.
- 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.
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Positive 2021 Nissan Rogue car reviews
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I purchased my 2021 Nissan Rogue in December of 2021 and it has been a great ride so far. The car handles well and has good road manners. The fuel economy is impressive, averaging about 28mpg, even with my lead foot. The interior quality of the SV trim with premium package is really nice, with great looking materials and finishes. The only issue I have noticed is with the shift knob, as the Park button on top is already fading. It's a shame that the vehicle doesn't have wireless apple car play and android auto, but overall it's a great car. I have put almost 7000 miles on it and haven't had any issues, except for some minor transmission/acceleration issues when driving in sport mode. I once had a close call when I ran over a deer doing 75 mph, but the car held up well with no exterior or undercarriage damage. I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend the Nissan Rogue to anyone looking for a reliable and stylish car.
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Awesome car! I love the style and it's so spacious and comfortable.
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I am thrilled with my new car! The interior, performance, and looks of this car all get a 10/10 from me. It's definitely my favorite car I've ever owned so far. Thank you so much, Steven Wilson from the Fontana Nissan dealership, for helping me with my purchase. I couldn't be happier!
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Very comfortable. The Platinum is loaded. Lots of cargo space. Good mileage.
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So far, I'm really impressed with the vehicle. It's very comfortable inside and has all the tech one could need. The heads up display is fantastic! The engine power is enough for most drivers. The only quirky thing I've noticed is the wireless phone charger. My iPhone 12 Pro Max fits nicely, but it often takes a few tries to get it to connect and charge. I haven't tried a smaller phone yet, but I will. Overall, I'm very happy and impressed with this Rogue!
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Most critical problems with 2021 Nissan Rogue? : r/Nissan
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nissan/comments/oeyd1e/most_critical_problems_with_2021_nissan_rogue/
Jul 6, 2021 ... The most concerning ones are the battery draining problem that might ultimately result in car not starting, especially in the winter. Also, ...
2021 Nissan Rogue Problems | Kelley Blue Book
https://www.kbb.com/nissan/rogue/2021/common-problems/
How reliable is the 2021 Nissan Rogue? See the most common repairs performed and learn if your vehicle is at risk for major repairs in the next 12 months.
2021 nissan rogue reliable? : r/NissanRogue
https://www.reddit.com/r/NissanRogue/comments/198p8yp/2021_nissan_rogue_reliable/
Jan 17, 2024 ... The Rogue is an A to B vehicle with poor reliability due to the transmission it uses. The national Nissan dealer rep I spoke with says that ...
2021 Nissan Rogue Review, Problems, Reliability, Value, Life ...
https://www.vehiclehistory.com/report/nissan/rogue/2021
May 15, 2023 ... Reliability 8/10 – There are no major problems found on the 2021 Nissan Rogue. Avoid models from 2013 through 2016 which have a lot of ...
2021 Nissan Rogue Reliability - Consumer Reports
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/nissan/rogue/2021/reliability/
What Owners Say · Display screen goes blank. "They system continuously reboots to a point were it cannot be relied upon when trying to use navigation" · " ...
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Thad Langworth 2025-01-09
Update! Just a friendly reminder to potential buyers to be aware of some issues I've experienced with this car. While I've had some trouble with the battery draining and the AC not being as strong as I'd like, there are still some great features to enjoy. The car has a sleek design and the wireless charger and Apple Car Play are fantastic. The digital display is also beautiful and customizable on the Platinum model. However, I have experienced some safety concerns with the engine malfunction reducing power, which has happened twice now. While the dealership has scanned the code as EGR, I've heard from others that this is a common issue. Overall, I can't fully recommend this car anymore, but if you're still interested, just be aware of these potential issues. On the other hand, the Rouge Platinum has all the safety and comfort features I was looking for and I absolutely love driving it. The only drawbacks are the lack of ventilation in the seats, no height adjustment in the passenger seat, and no auto up and down on the passenger side. These are important factors to consider, but if they don't bother you, then the Rouge Platinum is definitely worth checking out. I've received many compliments on the car and I'm sure you will too!
Alvah Cummings 2025-01-02
Hi there! I noticed that your engine is idling like a train and your passenger seat is shaking due to bad idling. It seems like your transmission may need to be rebuilt soon. Additionally, snow is entering your air duct and may be jamming up the filter. This could cause your max speed to become as low as 10 miles an hour. Let's get this sorted out for you!
Francis Sipes 2024-11-11
The 2021 Nissan Rogue SV has had some issues, unfortunately. It has been in the shop three times before even reaching 5,000 miles. There were some recalls, and the air conditioner and radio/screen have also had problems. Additionally, the ride can be quite rough and noisy. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this vehicle to others. I did contact Nissan about these issues, but unfortunately, they were unable to offer any solutions. As a result, I will be trading in my Rogue for a different vehicle, even though it will come at a significant loss.
Mauricio Walsh 2024-11-10
I recently upgraded from a 2018 Nissan Rogue to the 2021 model. While I have enjoyed owning this vehicle for almost 3 months now, I have experienced some issues with recalls and my engine light being on. Unfortunately, I had to spend three and a half hours in the waiting room to address these issues. To my disappointment, my engine light came back on just three days later. On my way home, I stopped at O'Reillys and was informed that the fuel rail was the cause of the issue. Although this vehicle has come with some flaws, I am hopeful that these issues will be resolved soon.
Camron Trantow 2024-10-22
The cruise feature has not been functioning properly since the beginning. The front panel intermittently goes black for 20-30 minutes before gradually returning to normal. Additionally, the warning sensors have never worked and the lights do not automatically switch from brights to dim.