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2021 Nissan Rogue Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
4%of 293 total for the year
Median mileage
95,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2021 Nissan Rogue, 4% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 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.

“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started bucking while changing gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the coolant level was low, and the safety system had engaged. There was no coolant leak found. After taking possession of the vehicle, the heat became inoperable. The contact noticed that the coolant level was low. …”

NHTSA complaint #11700851, filed 2025-11, 102,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start for approximately 30 minutes. Additionally, while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle jerked, the engine overheated, and the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 15 MPH. The contact pulled over to the side of the road temporarily. The vehicle was then driven for one mile to the mother's residence. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a blown head gasket and engine. …”

NHTSA complaint #11727972, filed 2026-03, 121,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the fueling system was leaking. There was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lunged forward and stalled but restarted. The alternator warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 5,500.”

NHTSA complaint #11488158, filed 2022-10, 5,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to move before shutting down. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with premature engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11671744, filed 2025-07, 100,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH on seven occasions, the “Engine Malfunction” and “Engine Power Reduced” messages were displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was jumpstarted to started. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11686560, filed 2025-09, 58,344 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202521%
202473%
202312416%
20224416%
2021124%
201810%
201620%
201510%
201410%
201351%
201221%
201121%
201052%
200952%
200851%

Other parts of the 2021 Nissan Rogue

Other or unknown
81 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsForward collision avoidance
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Nissan Rogue

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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