2021 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

45Engine complaints

16.7%Of all 269 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other75 · 27.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM59 · 21.9%

ENGINE45 · 16.7%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM28 · 10.4%

POWER TRAIN22 · 8.2%

Share of the 269 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Nissan Rogue overview page.

What owners report

“The car just shut down while it was on and I was in it. Luckily I was at a stop. This is the second time…”NHTSA complaint 11537800 — filed 08/10/2023

“I was driving on 85 south @10:15 am it was very busy traffic and all of a sudden the vehicle starts loosing power all kinds…”NHTSA complaint 11536962 — filed 08/07/2023

“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, causing the contact to jumpstart the vehicle. The contact…”NHTSA complaint 11514433 — filed 03/29/2023

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Nissan Rogue have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Nissan Rogue: 45 of 269 complaints on file (16.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Nissan Rogue have in total?

269 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.