2021 Nissan Rogue: reliability, problems and cost to own
Good choiceAbout average
It scores 58 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $12,245 to own, including $2,186 in repairs.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$1,136
Transmission & drivetrain$449
Electrical system$167
Driver-assist & stability$159
Body, glass & interior$76
Steering$69
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalJun 27, 2025 · campaign 25V437000
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › CaliperNov 22, 2023 · campaign 23V791000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The left and/or right rear brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move and brake fluid to leak.
Back Over Prevention › Display FunctionOct 13, 2022 · campaign 22V772000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The rear seat belts for the left-hand and right-hand rear seats may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seatbelt Assemblies."
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraJul 21, 2022 · campaign 22V527000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111,
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The second-row upper tether wires may have been improperly welded to the seatback frame, preventing a child seat from being securely anchored. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › CaliperApr 22, 2021 · campaign 21V286000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The rear left and/or right brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move and brake fluid to leak.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The incorrect wheel nuts may have been installed, and may loosen causing wheel vibration.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The fuel hose may not be secured in the proper position and the fuel tank lock ring may not be fully seated.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Not especially. It scores 58 out of 100, about average for compact and small SUVs; the 2015, 2019 and 2020 scored better.
Is the 2021 Nissan Rogue reliable?
It scores 58 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 295 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,186 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2021 Nissan Rogue cost to own?
About $12,245 over 5 years: $3,877 in lost value, $2,186 in repairs and $6,182 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $15,633 today.
What are the best years of the Nissan Rogue?
Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (98/100) and the 2023 worst (6/100).