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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2021 Nissan Rogue Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
5%of 293 total for the year
Median mileage
7,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the visibility of the 2021 Nissan Rogue, 5% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles.

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 purchased this vehicle new and started having issues with it at 3,000 miles. The screen freezes or just stops working, the HVAC system blows out 2 totally different temps even though it's Synced on the same temp. My blind spot warning is malfunctioning, the rear camera has stopped working and the rear tailgate fills with water, I was told I would need a whole new tailgate to fix that, I supposedly had the retractors replaced in my seatbelts and those still do not retract. …”

NHTSA complaint #11554044, filed 2023-11

“I recently filled up my windshield wiper fluid tank to the max. As I was driving, my visibility was impaired by dirt/dust. I activated my wipers to clean the front windshield and nothing came out. I had to pull over on the highway because I had difficulty seeing. When I opened the front hood to check my fluid level, it was empty. I used a bottle of water to clean the front windshield. I purchased another bottle and when I was filling up the wiper fluid tank, it started to come out of the bottom of the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11467535, filed 2022-06

“UNKNOWN, I had just got off or my 8 hour work shift at 3:30 pm eastern time. I went to my truck/rear hatch to put my stuff in and I notice glass on the ground. I look up and notice 2 holes the size of a soft ball on the bottom right and left corner of my back windshield. The glass was whole back glass was completely shattered. Every time I shut a door on either side of the door more glass shattered from the back windshield. I was park in an area where no cars were within 10 feet of my car the weather was about 80 degrees, we've had much hotter days in VA. …”

NHTSA complaint #11481131, filed 2022-08

“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence, the rear windshield exploded without impact. Safelite Auto Glass was contacted and arrived at the residence and replaced the rear windshield. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000”

NHTSA complaint #11454064, filed 2022-02, 1,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the rear windshield inadvertently shattered without warning. The vehicle was taken to Safelite Auto Glass where the window was being replaced. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11491603, filed 2022-10, 13,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261426%
20258643%
20244721%
2023638%
202241%
2021145%
202043%
201941%
2018101%
2017132%
2016265%
2015356%
2014174%
201371%
201241%
201121%
201021%
200921%
200841%

Other parts of the 2021 Nissan Rogue

Other or unknown
81 complaints
Electrical system
62 complaints
Engine
53 complaints
Fuel system
36 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
29 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
27 complaints
Body and structure
19 complaints
Brakes
18 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Back-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