2021 Nissan Rogue Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rogue Sport years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport. That ranks 5th out of 6 Rogue Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (8 complaints, 35%), typically at around 58,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 35% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 106,864 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
Risk: Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
Door lock actuators on driver side doors failed after less than 4 years. Both were âburntâ out according to Nissan tech. Unable to lock, unlock doors. Safety concerns.
I purchased my vehicle in October 2025 for over $20,000, and It just started having issues on December 8, 2025. I have taken it to the dealership and made the head office aware of the issue I am having. The vehicle experiences delayed or absent braking response when brake pedal is applied…
I was on the freeway, going 65mph. Suddenly, i felt my car partially brake. Thank God I was close to an exit and got off safely. My car partially braked again while i was going 35mph down the street. As i cautiously drove home, the FCW kept blinking, even though there was ample distance between me…
Other Nissan Rogue Sport years
← 2020 Rogue Sport · 2022 Rogue Sport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Rogue Sport | 12 | 1 |
| 2021 | 23 | 1 |
| 2020 Rogue Sport | 40 | 1 |
| 2019 Rogue Sport | 100 | 2 |
| 2018 Rogue Sport | 95 | 2 |
| 2017 Rogue Sport | 74 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rogue Sport model years, the 2021 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.