Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Nissan Rogue
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Nissan Rogue has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 295 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V437000 Engine Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V791000 Missing Internal Bushing in Brake Calipers NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V772000 Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V666000 Seat Belt Not Retracting Properly/FMVSS 208 & 209 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V527000 Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V957000 Fuel Pump May Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V474000 Second Row Seatback Improperly Welded/FMVSS 225 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V286000 Missing Internal Bushing In Brake Caliper NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V186000 Incorrect Wheel Nuts May Cause Wheel Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V068000 Fuel Hose May Disconnect From Fuel Tank NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 80 complaints
- Electrical System 62 complaints
- Engine 54 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 33 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 29 complaints
- Power Train 27 complaints
Of the 295 complaints on file, 22 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 295 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Nissan Rogue shows an average reliability profile with 294 complaints and 10 recalls. While issues with the electrical system, engine, and brakes are noted, they aren't prevalent enough to suggest poor reliability. Limited data on breakdowns suggests these are not widespread chronic issues, but consumers should be cautious due to notable complaints.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $500–$4,000 | occasional |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and pad replacement
- Tire rotations and balance
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant check and flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine rough idling
- Brake fluid leaks
- Recurring warning lights
- Unusual fuel pump noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Nissan Rogue at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.