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2021 Nissan Rogue Sport Engine Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
17%of 35 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport, 17% of the 35 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“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

“The steering wheel and brake peddle locked (unable to steer or pump brakes) causing me to lose control of the car. I ended up sideswiping a tree and rear-ending a parked pickup truck, totaling my car. This malfunction was an ongoing issue that I initially reported to the dealership which the car came from and also after occurring 2 additional times (with video evidence). …”

NHTSA complaint #11472353, filed 2022-07

“Leasing 2021 Nissan rogue and approximately September 2023 engine making terrible noises. Brought to dealership and was told engine failure and they were not covering it since they found some sludge. After fighting with them they asked for maintenance records which I gave them all up to date. They still refuse to replace engine. Car was held hostage unless I paid for engine which I did. Looking for way to recoup my money”

NHTSA complaint #11591335, filed 2024-05

“When driving home on the evening of 3/24, I was on the interstate (70mph) when my 2021 Nissan Rogue started to decelerate and would not gain speed. I got off at the next frontage road exit and when at the stop sign my check engine light came on and shortly after my car started sputtering when stopped and would barely gain speed. There was no prior warning lights or signs to indicate an issue. The car dealership was already closed so it was taken the morning of 3/25 where a diagnostic was performed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11727133, filed 2026-03

“The radiator fan has failed, causing the air conditioning to not work unless the car is at high speeds, and at low speeds, the engine is at risk of overheating. The issue seems to be a bad bearing in the fan.”

NHTSA complaint #11694154, filed 2025-10

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202218%
2021617%
20202237%
20192020%
20181718%
20172027%

Other parts of the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport

Forward collision avoidance
11 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel 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.

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