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The 2021 Nissan Rogue is associated with 282 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 10 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 51 reports (18% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 10 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl, 1.5l 3-cyl, and 2.5l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 27 to 33 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 282 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 10 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Other / Uncategorized (51 / 18%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 20 crash / 3 fire / 7 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 27–33 MPG across 10 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2021 Nissan Rogue?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Rogue Sport 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) 26 MPG 31 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
Rogue Sport AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) 26 MPG 30 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Rogue FWD 1.5L 3-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) 30 MPG 37 MPG 33 MPG — $1,850 / yr
Rogue AWD 1.5L 3-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) 30 MPG 36 MPG 33 MPG — $1,850 / yr
Rogue FWD SL/Platinum 1.5L 3-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) 30 MPG 36 MPG 32 MPG — $1,900 / yr
Rogue AWD SL/Platinum 1.5L 3-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) 29 MPG 35 MPG 32 MPG — $1,900 / yr
Rogue FWD 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) 27 MPG 34 MPG 30 MPG — $2,050 / yr
Rogue FWD SV/SL/Platinum 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) 26 MPG 33 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 / yr
Rogue AWD 2.5L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) 26 MPG 33 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 / yr
Rogue AWD SV/SL/Platinum 2.5L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) 25 MPG 32 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2021 Nissan Rogue?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD Later Release 17.9%
SUV FWD Earlier Release 17.9%
SUV AWD Later Release 17.9%
SUV AWD Earlier Release 17.9%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2021 Nissan Rogue models.
View complete 2021 Nissan Rogue crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2021 Nissan Rogue?

Summary of 282 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
282
Crash Reports
20
Fire Reports
3
Complaints w/ Injury
7
Total Injuries
9

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 20 complaints
Engine 17 complaints
Fuel & Propulsion System 13 complaints
Steering 12 complaints (1 crash)
Engine & Cooling 9 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2021 Nissan Rogue problems & component breakdown (86 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2021 Nissan Rogue?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V437000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Defect 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. 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.
NHTSA Campaign #23V791000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Defect 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #22V772000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Defect 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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2021 Nissan Rogue recalls & campaign history (10 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2021 Nissan Rogue

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2021 Nissan Rogue

How many safety recalls does the 2021 Nissan Rogue have?

The 2021 Nissan Rogue is associated with 10 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 10 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2021 Nissan Rogue?

NHTSA records list 282 consumer defect complaints for the 2021 Nissan Rogue. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Other / Uncategorized, appearing in 51 filings (18% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2021 Nissan Rogue defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2021 Nissan Rogue?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2021 Nissan Rogue earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 4 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2021 Nissan Rogue get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2021 Nissan Rogue range from 27 to 33 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.