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2021 Nissan Rogue Sport Electrical system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
20%of 35 total for the year
Median mileage
14,779miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport, 20% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,779 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“UNKNOWN I fell victim to a wiretapping incident that is still under Federal investigation that began in my vehicle on June 23rd, 2023. This concern is in regard to life safety and loss of control of the vehicle on or around the same time, due to radio transmission feedback beeping coming from the passenger side speaker, as well as what sounded like an emergency response unit radio. The noise would not stop until I pulled the plug on the battery of the car as well as the fuse panel to the head unit. …”

NHTSA complaint #11565494, filed 2024-01

“I believe my cars computer is being hacked. Some things I’ve noticed are stereo issues the volume goes up and down or the music skips intermittently. Some times the music turns off. The collision symbol prompts on the dash. Acceleration issues. Antilock breaks don’t work, sometimes. Safety features are being turned off. My maps goes offline. My update for maps in Nebraska isn’t listed but all the other states are listed. Awd button doesn’t work, sometimes. I am worried for my safety. I took it to Nissan and they updated the sonar component system. It helped some. …”

NHTSA complaint #11649144, filed 2025-03

“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she exited the vehicle, walked toward her home, and noticed the vehicle was running. The contact went back to turn the vehicle off, and while reaching into the vehicle and pressing the start-to-stop button, the vehicle reversed, rolled back, and ran her over. The vehicle continued to roll and crashed into a fence. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact sustained injuries, including a fractured rib, a fractured back, and a collapsed lung. …”

NHTSA complaint #11553948, filed 2023-11, 14,779 miles

“Door lock actuators on driver side doors failed after less than 4 years. Both were “burnt” out according to Nissan tech. Unable to lock, unlock doors. Safety concerns.”

NHTSA complaint #11714440, filed 2026-01

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022215%
2021720%
20201322%
20192222%
20181920%
20171318%

Other parts of the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport

Forward collision avoidance
11 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology