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2021 Nissan

Rogue AWD

Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Nissan Rogue: best and worst years
2021 Nissan Rogue AWD

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Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (AV-S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
181
Power to weight
0.053 hp/lb
Axle ratio
5.69
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
310 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Real-world MPG
29.8 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 0.8 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
183 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,386 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
10
Owner complaints
263
Reported injuries
8

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER19%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
  • ENGINE11%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE7%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7%
  • POWER TRAIN6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 388 total.

Nissan Rogue: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE24020Openopened Aug 5, 2024STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

    Inner Tie Rod Failures

  • PE23023opened Dec 13, 2023ENGINE

    Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

268 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 1, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMNTB26-006A

    FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB26-006.

  • Apr 13, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYNTB09-131C

    CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is a

  • Mar 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNTB15-049CC

    TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G network compatible TCU. TCUs compatible with 3G network only are no longer supported. SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES that come equipped with a factory installed SOS switch, located near the overhead map lamp, also come equipped with a wireless communication device called a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). With an active NissanConnect® Services subscription, the TCU communicates with the Nissan

  • Feb 2, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMNTB26-006

    FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The vehicle has a visible leak with a smoke machine test coming from the fuel filler tube lower seal, AND DTC P0456 is stored as “Active”, “Past”, or “Pending” in the ECM. ACTION 1. Remove the supplied funnel from the rear of the vehicle or trunk. 2. Insert the funnel completely in the fuel filler tube and remove completely five (5) times. 3. Re-check the fuel filler tube lower seal with a smoke machine to d

  • Oct 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNTB25-030A

    STEERING WHEEL SWITCH BUTTONS INOPERATIVE, STICKING, OR NOT CLICKING WHEN PRESSED IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that any of the steering wheel switch buttons are inoperative, sticking, or not clicking when pressed. ACTION Follow the SERVICE PROCEDURE to: 1. Remove the steering wheel assembly. 2. Replace the switch assembly on the steering wheel assembly. HINT: The switch assembly includes switches for both sides of the steering wheel. 3. Reinstall the steering wheel assembly. IMPORTANT: The

  • Mar 20, 2025ENGINENTB25-008

    "ENGINE MALFUNCTION POWER REDUCED SERVICE NOW" DISPLAYED IN COMBINATION METER IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that a "Engine Malfunction Power Reduced Service Now" warning is being displayed, or was displayed in the past, OR DTC P0404 for “EGR A CONTROL” is stored as “Past” or “Current” in the ECM. ACTION Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin to: 1. Confirm the current ECM part number. 2. Reprogram the ECM, if applicable. IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a qui

  • Feb 28, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNTB25-014

    REAR VIEW CAMERA IS INOPERATIVE OR "X" IS DISPLAYED WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE IF YOU CONFIRM The Rear View Camera is inoperative or an "X" is displayed when shifting into reverse, AND There is corrosion at the Rear View Camera wiring harness connector D504 (Figure 2 on page 2). ACTION 1. Replace the Wiper Grommet Seal, the Rear Camera Harness, add Rear Camera Wiring Harness Dampers and, if there are signs of corrosion in the camera connector, the Camera. 2. Add Drain holes to the bottom of the

  • Feb 20, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNTB19-042F

    AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer states it is blinking, and there are no related DTCs, inspect the windshield. A blinking AEB warning light may occur under the following conditions:  When contamination or foreign material adhere to the lane camera viewing window on the winds

  • and 260 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.