2021 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2021 Nissan Rogue, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 4,514 miles. The words owners use most often: “malfunction power” (10% of reports).
- 52engine complaints
- 4,514median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Malfunction power: mentioned in 5 of 52 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 11 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 52 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Nissan Rogue engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 10 | 19% | 3,640 |
| 2025 Rogue | 13 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Rogue | 66 | 31% | 32,222 |
| 2023 Rogue | 291 | 39% | 56,966 |
| 2022 Rogue | 136 | 56% | 58,500 |
| 2021 Rogue | 52 | 18% | 4,514 |
| 2020 Rogue | 8 | 5% | 32,228 |
| 2019 Rogue | 17 | 5% | 2,476 |
| 2018 Rogue | 57 | 9% | 24,000 |
| 2017 Rogue | 70 | 12% | 21,000 |
| 2016 Rogue | 64 | 12% | 68,000 |
| 2015 Rogue | 56 | 10% | 40,000 |
| 2014 Rogue | 53 | 12% | 61,323 |
| 2013 Rogue | 104 | 17% | 72,500 |
| 2012 Rogue | 43 | 14% | 80,000 |
| 2011 Rogue | 45 | 12% | 79,393 |
| 2010 Rogue | 46 | 16% | 69,192 |
| 2009 Rogue | 30 | 9% | 82,500 |
| 2008 Rogue | 36 | 8% | 94,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
In mid-XXX, my wife reported that all the warning lights (except CHECK ENGINE) lit up along with the warning sounds. The engine immediately started losing power. When car was pulled over, it sounded like a rough running engine and very little power. Since the first time, the issue has occurred a…
On July 29th 2024 (two weeks after regular oil change) i noticed the engine temperature rise to the halfway mark. I stopped at Sheetz and waited for it to cool down. I opened the coolant cap and only a few drops remained in the reservoir. I added coolant and called Timbrook Nissan to complain they…
Last year we had engine problems and the head gasket was bad, had it replaced and it ran for another year. It currently has a cracked head and needs repaired again.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2021 Nissan Rogues have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about engine for the 2021 Nissan Rogue (18% of the 291 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Nissan Rogue engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 4,514 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2021 Nissan Rogue?
The most frequent phrase is “malfunction power”, in 5 of 52 complaints.
Other 2021 Nissan Rogue problems
See all 2021 Nissan Rogue problems or engine problems across all Rogue years.