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Nissan Rogue SportModel year report

2021 Nissan Rogue Sport Problems

Compared with other Nissan Rogue Sport years

Typical for this model

61/100 1.3× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2018, 2020

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
35filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
17,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 26 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 11 complaints (31% of the total), followed by electrical system (7) and brakes (6). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 57% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,000 miles. Of all complaints, 7 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 88 technical service bulletins for this model year. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the key/sender and 41 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 4 Nissan Rogue Sport model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 61 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (2), Exterior lighting (1), Fuel system (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Forward collision avoidance: “I was driving alone on city streets approx 35 mph when the car suddenly braked for no apparent reason. There was no one close ahead or (luckily) close behind me, but there could easily have been. There was no heads up warning, just sudden braking. I have not taken it to repair shop because I just don't have the time or capacity.”

NHTSA complaint #11576079, filed 2024-03

Electrical system: “I am reporting a serious safety incident involving my 2021 Nissan Rogue, which caught on fire unexpectedly on Feb. 6, 2026 approximately 4:30 am. The fire originated from the vehicle without warning and posed an immediate danger to life and property.The vehicle was parked at the time of incident. There were no actions taken that would reasonably explain a fire of this nature. This incident could have resulted in severe injury or death. …”

NHTSA complaint #11716460, filed 2026-02

Brakes: “I was driving on a four lane road, no car in front in my lane, only a car in the lane to the left and a car behind, when the forward collision warning came up and immediately activated the automatic emergency braking. There were no cars or objects in the road ahead that would have triggered the forward collision warning. Fortunately the car behind did not hit me despite the abrupt and unexpected stop. …”

NHTSA complaint #11703532, filed 2025-12

Engine: “While in drive mode my car just shut off. The dash cluster, screen, etc remained on. I was able to put the car in park and start it again, however this could have caused me a horrible accident losing power while in drive like this. I just purchased this vehicle in June of 2024. It has 81k on it. I called the dealership which I bought it at Mccarthy Auto in Sedalia MO. They said I should call Nissan.”

NHTSA complaint #11616921, filed 2024-09

Mileage when problems were reported

57% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,779 and 58,500 miles.

29%0–1029%10–250%25–5029%50–750%75–10014%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 17,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2021202220239202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Rogue Sport · SUV AWD★★★★★4 / 5554 · 14.3% risk
Rogue Sport · SUV FWD★★★★★4 / 5554 · 15.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2021 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2022: 4–5 stars overall. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Rogue Sport FWD2.0L 4-cylCVT263128$2,400
Rogue Sport AWD2.0L 4-cylCVT263027$2,500

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 88 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 88 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan Rogue Sport

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20221335,00014–528—Not enough data
20213517,000352861 · TypicalRising
2020593,5001—2850 · TypicalRising
201910012,000242872 · MoreStable
20189541,030242846 · TypicalStable
20177448,0001—280 · FewerRising

All Nissan Rogue Sport model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport have?

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport is reported most often?

Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 11 complaints (31% of the total), followed by electrical system with 7.

Has the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport (Rogue Sport, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 26 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,000 miles and the middle half falls between 14,779 and 58,500 miles; 57% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.