2021 Nissan Rogue Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 6%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the body and structure of the 2021 Nissan Rogue, 6% of the 293 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The A pillar was leaking and has since been addressed by my local dealer adhering to the service Bulletin, however there are hundreds of other owners of the 21 and 22 Nissan Rogue experiencing the same thing with many having reoccurrences after 6 months. My concern is mildew/mold forming. It took months for proof of leaking to show (colors from Carwash bled through).”
NHTSA complaint #11467880, filed 2022-06“During a recent trip I noticed a fluttering/rattling noise coming from the top of the windshield of our 2021 Nissan Rogue Platinum. The noise was very noticeable at interstate highway speed and on rougher road surfaces. While looking for the source of noise I found staining on the driver side headliner and interior front pillar garnish. Took Rogue to dealer and was told that the seal for the attachment clips for the roof rack were leaking into the interior. Leakage had damaged headliner and gotten into the airbag. …”
NHTSA complaint #11693772, filed 2025-10“On numerous occasions, my roof was leaking right at the A pillar. This water was getting right into the side air bag, as well as where the electronics for speakers are. The vehicle spent almost 13 weeks at the dealership and took lots of trial and error to finally find the issue. It was eventually found to be the service bulletin issue in the roof rail. My concern is silicone sealant could fail, causing this to leak again. Who knows what mold or rust issues may be hiding inside, causing structural concern over time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11617137, filed 2024-09“Nissan had improperly installed the roof rail mounts on the 2021 Nissan Rogue causing leaks to occur into the vehicle. These leaks lead to mold accumulation on the interior and quickly becomes a health hazard. Nissan had released a Technical Services Bulletin for this issue; however, they have not yet issued a recall for this. We took our vehicle in for a mold issue and provided the TSB details to them, but they were not willing to warranty the issue as the vehicle had just dropped out of the 3-year warranty period. …”
NHTSA complaint #11628873, filed 2024-12“I was driving on highway 68 and heard a loud bang. Like an explosion. Parked my car and found that the sunroof had exploded. It sounded like a gunshot.”
NHTSA complaint #11640029, filed 2025-02Related service bulletins
- 11031705Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label”…
- 11031704Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label”…
- 11006997Jul 9, 2024WATER LEAKING FROM REAR WIPER ARM PIVOT SEAL APPLIED VEHICLES: 2021-2024 Rogue (T33) APPLIED DATES: VINs starting with 5N1 built on or before October 1, 2021 VINs starting with…
- 11001650Apr 25, 2024DIAGNOSING DOOR LOCK OPERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10249909Jan 22, 2024WATER LEAK AT TOP FRONT CORNERS OF WINDSHIELD This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10245154Oct 9, 2023GURGLING NOISE FROM MOONROOF AFTER IT RAINS IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states they hear a gurgling / drip / drain noise from the moonroof while driving in the rain. ACTION…
- 10237592May 11, 2023AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR DOES NOT OPEN IF YOU CONFIRM The automatic back door will not open when using the Intelligent Key, back door request button, or the interior dash button, OR…
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232662Feb 22, 2023WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE PERFORMANCE/DIAGNOSIS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 9% |
| 2025 | 10 | 5% |
| 2024 | 12 | 5% |
| 2023 | 14 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 19 | 6% |
| 2020 | 8 | 5% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 14 | 2% |
| 2017 | 24 | 4% |
| 2016 | 31 | 6% |
| 2015 | 39 | 7% |
| 2014 | 36 | 8% |
| 2013 | 30 | 5% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 11 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 24 | 8% |
| 2008 | 20 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2021 Nissan Rogue
81 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsForward collision avoidance
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 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.
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