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Nissan · Compact SUV

2021 Nissan Rogue

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
45 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 4 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
Recalls2 critical 10
Complaints22 crash · 3 fire · 11 injured reported 291
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 33 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2021 Nissan Rogue is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Rogue AWD, is EPA-rated at 33 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 291 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Nissan Rogue — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Nissan Rogue · Photo: Kevauto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Rogue AWDGasAWD1.5L 3-cyl turbo303633$2,050
Rogue FWDGasFWD1.5L 3-cyl turbo303733$2,050
Rogue AWD SL/PlatinumGasAWD1.5L 3-cyl turbo293532$2,100
Rogue FWD SL/PlatinumGasFWD1.5L 3-cyl turbo303632$2,100
Rogue FWDGasFWD2.5L 4-cyl273430$2,250
Rogue AWDGasAWD2.5L 4-cyl263329$2,300
Rogue FWD SV/SL/PlatinumGasFWD2.5L 4-cyl263329$2,300
Rogue AWD SV/SL/PlatinumGasAWD2.5L 4-cyl253228$2,400

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 43772, 43770, 43773, 43771, 43370, 43375, 43371, 43376.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Rogue AWD, Rogue AWD SL/Platinum, Rogue FWD, Rogue FWD SL/Platinum6 / 10California LEV-III ULEV50 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 50All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay
Rogue AWD, Rogue AWD SV/SL/Platinum, Rogue FWD, Rogue FWD SV/SL/Platinum7 / 10California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors4
GVWR classClass 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Engine Basics

Displacement2.5 L

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Seating

Seat rows2
Seating capacity5 seats

Transmission

Drivetrain4x2
TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Driver assistance

Standard: Adaptive cruise control, Anti-lock brakes, Automatic emergency braking, Backup camera, Blind-spot monitoring, Electronic stability control, Forward collision warning, Lane departure warning, Lane keeping assist, Pedestrian automatic emergency braking, Rear cross-traffic alert

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: PLATINUM, SL, SV). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length182.7 in
Width (body, without mirrors)72.4 in
Height66.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Track, front62.2 in
Track, rear62.6 in
Curb weight3,386–3,545 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear58/42 to 59/41

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 2 configurations: 4-door SUV AWD, 4-door SUV FWD. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (10)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Engine And Engine Cooling

R25A8/A9 R25B1/B2/D1
443,899 vehicles 69% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V437000 reported Jun 27, 2025 Nissan North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PC933
2 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V791000 reported Nov 22, 2023 Nissan North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

R22B8 R22C1 PC923/25
27,388 vehicles 97% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V772000 reported Oct 13, 2022 Nissan North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Seat Belts

PC915
8,391 vehicles 90% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V666000 reported Sep 1, 2022 Nissan North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

R22A5 PC901 PC902
10,477 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V527000 reported Jul 21, 2022 Nissan North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

R21B8
24,793 vehicles 93% reported repaired
Problem Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail. Risk Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V957000 reported Dec 9, 2021 Nissan North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Child Seat

PC812
47,098 vehicles 96% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V474000 reported Jun 24, 2021 Nissan North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PC804
14,054 vehicles 98% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V286000 reported Apr 22, 2021 Nissan North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Wheels

PC799
21 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk The wheel vibration may break the wheel studs and cause the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V186000 reported Mar 17, 2021 Nissan North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

PC791
2,150 vehicles 98% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V068000 reported Feb 11, 2021 Nissan North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly — 2021 Nissan Rogue Inner Tie Rod Failures closed

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to assess allegations of tie rod bending, deformation, or related steering linkage damage in certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. A bent tie rod can affect wheel alignment and steering geometry, and in some circumstances may result in steering pull, abnormal tire wear, reduced steering precision, difficulty maintaining directional control, or loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. ODI reviewed Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs), Early Warning Reporting data, manufacturer field reports, warranty claims, consumer complaints submitted to the manufacturer, and other information provided by Nissan in re

Opened Aug 5, 2024 · closed Aug 24, 2026 · action PE24020 · the investigation’s page →

Engine — Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure closed

On December 13, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-023 to investigate allegations of engine failures leading to loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021-2023 Nissan Rogue; MY 2019-2021 Nissan Altima; and MY 2019-2021 Infiniti QX50 vehicles. At that time, ODI had received 6 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) and multiple early warning reports, with consumers reporting engine knocking noises accompanied by a loss of engine power while driving. The investigation identified bearing failures in certain vehicles equipped with the subject 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. ODI also identified early warning reports describin

Opened Dec 13, 2023 · closed Jul 18, 2025 · action PE23023 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Rogue

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2021 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Nissan publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Nissan’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2021 Nissan Rogue, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
291complaints filed

22 involved a crash · 3 a fire · 11 injuries · 0 deaths reported

12 per 10,000 built · Nissan reported 251,637 Rogue built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2021: 37 · 2022: 33 · 2023: 37 · 2024: 44 · 2025: 79 · 2026: 61

Most-cited components

Unspecified 79
Engine → 64
Electrical System → 62
Forward Collision Avoidance 37
Fuel/Propulsion System 36
Power Train 27

In depth: engine problems → · electrical problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel and radio went black. The driver’s and passenger’s side front doors and tailgate door failed to open intermittently. Additionally, the front and rearview camera failed to display intermittently.
Electrical System at 400 miles Oct 13, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11436611
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).
Fuel/Propulsion System Sep 28, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11434791
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rouge. The contact stated that while driving 62 MPH, the vehicle lost power as speed was reduced inadvertently. The contact stated engine warning light illuminated displaying "malfunction power reduced service now". The dealer was contacted and advised to turn the vehicle off and to restart it.
Engine at 1,600 miles Sep 24, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11434219
On 7/23/21, I leased a 2021 Nissan Rogue SV AWD at Nissan of Streetsboro, Ohio. I leased the vehicle because I felt the newly designed Rogue looks good and drives smoothly.
Lane Departure Sep 24, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11434232
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The roof rail has a clip where it attaches to the body, water can leak in there causing leaking in the headliner of the car. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Water damage, possibly mold growth.
Structure Sep 8, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11432106
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 controll doesn't work with systems
Forward Collision Avoidance Aug 8, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11428228

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Nissan itself: 12 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 15 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 4.8 per 100,000 built. Every Rogue model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 29k

miles, typically

Half the 58 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 3,000 and 67,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 20
10k–20k 6
20k–30k 3
30k–40k 3
40k–50k 3
50k–60k 5
60k–70k 5
70k–80k 2
80k–90k 1
90k–100k 3
100k–150k 7
150k + 0

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Engine2163,0001.26×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2021-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Across 2018–2022 model years the Nissan Rogue ranks 27 of 79 nameplates in the odometer-at-first-complaint study: owners reported problems at 0.69× the mileage of vehicles the same age (median 16,700 miles against a fleet 23,512).

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★★☆18%
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★★☆18%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Driver-assist crash reports (2)

Source: NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01
2reports filed

2 minor

Jul 2022 to Jul 2022 · 0 with an air bag deployment · 2 towed

What was engaged, and what was hit

System named: Pro Pilot Assist (1), ProPilot Assist (1)

Crash partner: Other 2

Filed by: Nissan North America, Inc.

IncidentSystemStruckInjury allegedStateSpeedReport
Jul 2022Level 2 · ProPilot AssistOtherminorGA45 mph945-4252
Jul 2022Level 2 · Pro Pilot AssistOtherminorUN45 mph945-3951

From the manufacturer’s own filing

The reporting entity’s narrative as NHTSA published it, with anything identifying removed and nothing added. A narrative is a notice, written before the entity had verified what happened.

8/[redacted]/2022: The customer called Consumer Affairs to report an incident on 7/[redacted]/2022. The customer alleged an autopilot malfunction caused the vehicle to move to the opposite side of traffic flow and hit two curves.
Nissan North America, Inc. report 945-4252 Jul 2022 NHTSA SGO filing
8/[redacted]/2022: The customer called Consumer Affairs to report an incident on 7/[redacted]/2022. The customer alleged an "autopilot malfunction" caused the vehicle to move to the opposite side of traffic flow and hit two curves.
Nissan North America, Inc. report 945-3951 Jul 2022 NHTSA SGO filing

A report under the General Order is a notice the manufacturer or operator must file within days of hearing of a crash in which a Level 2 driver-assist or automated-driving system was engaged within 30 seconds of impact. It is filed before anything is verified, and entities with telematics hear of far more crashes than entities that rely on complaints, so counts say as much about the reporting as about the car and are not comparable across makes. Nothing is normalised by fleet size. Every report on file, by make and year → · NHTSA’s page and files

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 234
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-05-01
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 234 service bulletins

Most often about: Electrical System, Equipment, Power Train, Engine, Structure.

  • NTB26-006A Service bulletin
    2026-05-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System
  • FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB26-006.
  • NTB09-131C Service bulletin
    2026-04-13 · Structure — Body
  • CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides
  • NTB09-131C Service bulletin
    2026-04-13 · Structure — Body
  • CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides
  • NTB26-006 Service bulletin
    2026-02-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System
  • FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The vehicle has a visible leak with a smoke machine test coming from the fuel filler tube lower seal, AND DTC P0456 is stored as “Active”, “Past”, or “Pending” in the ECM. ACTION 1. Remove the supplied funnel from the rear of the vehicle or trunk. 2. Insert the funnel completely in the fuel filler tube and rem
  • NTB25-030A Service bulletin
    2025-10-01 · Electrical System
  • STEERING WHEEL SWITCH BUTTONS INOPERATIVE, STICKING, OR NOT CLICKING WHEN PRESSED IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that any of the steering wheel switch buttons are inoperative, sticking, or not clicking when pressed. ACTION Follow the SERVICE PROCEDURE to: 1. Remove the steering wheel assembly. 2. Replace the switch assembly on the steering wheel assembly. HINT: The switch assembly includes swi
  • NTB25-008 Service bulletin
    2025-03-20 · Engine
  • "ENGINE MALFUNCTION POWER REDUCED SERVICE NOW" DISPLAYED IN COMBINATION METER IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that a "Engine Malfunction Power Reduced Service Now" warning is being displayed, or was displayed in the past, OR DTC P0404 for “EGR A CONTROL” is stored as “Past” or “Current” in the ECM. ACTION Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin to: 1. Confirm the current ECM part number
  • NTB25-014 Service bulletin
    2025-02-28 · Electrical System
  • REAR VIEW CAMERA IS INOPERATIVE OR "X" IS DISPLAYED WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE IF YOU CONFIRM The Rear View Camera is inoperative or an "X" is displayed when shifting into reverse, AND There is corrosion at the Rear View Camera wiring harness connector D504 (Figure 2 on page 2). ACTION 1. Replace the Wiper Grommet Seal, the Rear Camera Harness, add Rear Camera Wiring Harness Dampers and, if there
  • NTB19-042F Service bulletin
    2025-02-20 · Electrical System
  • AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer states it is blinking, and there are no related DTCs, inspect the windshield. A blinking AEB warning light may occur under the following condit

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0780Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train5 bulletins
P0456
P0456 on Nissan →		A very small leak in the evaporative emissions system.Fuel/Propulsion System · Gas cap →4 bulletins
P0404
P0404 on Nissan →		The exhaust gas recirculation valve is not moving the way it was commanded.Engine · EGR valve →3 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2021 Nissan Rogue failed the emissions check on 1.4% of first inspections — lower than the 1.9% for every 2021 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.6% (every 2021 vehicle: 1.5%).

New York inspections 1.4%

failed emissions

14,674 initial inspections of 14,458 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2021 RogueEvery 2021 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check1.4%1.9%14,646
Failed the safety inspection1.6%1.5%14,674
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.19%0.19%14,674
Miles driven a year10,22510,343odometer at inspection
Average odometer54,00254,681odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2021 vehicle” is every 2021 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Compare the 2021 Rogue with

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2021 Tesla Model Y · Compact SUV · grade FModel Y +31.4

Rogue by model year

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Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 A 2 53 32 mpg2025 B 3 197 33 mpg2024 C 4 220 33 mpg2023 D 6 750 33 mpg2022 B 1 243 33 mpg2021 this page F 10 291 33 mpg2020 A 1 153 29 mpg2019 C 4 339 34 mpg2018 C 4 764 34 mpg2017 D 6 674 34 mpg2016 D 7 543 28 mpg

Common questions about the 2021 Rogue

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2021 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 10 recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Rogue, 2 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 25V437000, covering Engine And Engine Cooling. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2021 Nissan Rogue?

NHTSA gave the 2021 Nissan Rogue 4 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 3-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it F (45/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Nissan Rogue?

Across the 8 EPA-rated configurations of the 2021 Nissan Rogue, the best EPA combined figure is 33 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2021 Nissan Rogue?

Transport Canada measured it at 182.7 in long, 72.4 in wide (body, without mirrors), 66.5 in tall, on a 106.3 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 3,386–3,545 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2021 Nissan Rogue?

Owners have filed 291 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Rogue, most often about unspecified, engine, electrical system. Of those, 22 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 11 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2021 Nissan Rogue?

The EPA smog rating for the 2021 Nissan Rogue runs 6 to 7 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, California LEV-III ULEV50, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2021 Nissan Rogue?

The manufacturer has filed 234 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2021 Nissan Rogue, most often covering electrical system, equipment, power train. The most recent is dated 2026-05-01. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2021 Nissan Rogue do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2021 Nissan Rogue failed the emissions check on 1.4% of first inspections — lower than the 1.9% for every 2021 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.6% (every 2021 vehicle: 1.5%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

Is the 2021 Nissan Rogue better than the 2021 Tesla Model Y?

The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 82.2 to 50.8, on fuel & range, safety. We publish a full side-by-side of the 2021 Nissan Rogue against the 2021 Tesla Model Y — specifications by family, equipment feature by feature, safety record and ownership costs. You can re-weight what matters to you and the verdict recalculates.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations8 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates8 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls10NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints291NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings4 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins234NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations2NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reports2NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01Crashes the manufacturer or operator reported with a Level 2 or automated-driving system engaged. Notices, filed before verification; not comparable across makes.
Specifications filed with NHTSA9 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Head to head 2021 Nissan Rogue vs 2021 Tesla Model Y Scored on price, fuel, safety, space, performance and warranty — the weights are yours.Other years The 2020 Rogue The Rogue model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 1 recall.Recalls Every Nissan recall on file All campaigns filed against Nissan vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Rogue by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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