2021 Nissan Rogue engine problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2021 Nissan Rogue — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving my 2021 Nissan Rogue on the highway, returning from the airport after picking up a friend, when the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began jerking on acceleration. The vehicle lost power and would only move very slowly, leaving me traveling well below highway speed in…”
filed Jul 15, 2026
“I have two major safety concerns for my 2021 Nissan Rogue. 1) FAILED REAR DOOR ACTUATORS ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE: I own a 2021 Nissan Rogue with approximately 68,000 miles. The rear driver AND passenger side door lock actuator failed, causing the rear doors to no longer…”
filed Jul 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failureCampaign 25V437000 · Jun 27, 2025
Related service bulletins
"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…
NTB25-008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 20, 2025
Engine problems in other Rogue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 6 | 20% |
| 2025 Rogue | 8 | 5% |
| 2024 Rogue | 52 | 29% |
| 2023 Rogue | 261 | 39% |
| 2022 Rogue | 130 | 52% |
| 2020 Rogue | 7 | 5% |
| 2019 Rogue | 17 | 5% |
| 2018 Rogue | 57 | 9% |
| 2017 Rogue | 70 | 12% |
| 2016 Rogue | 64 | 12% |
| 2015 Rogue | 56 | 10% |
| 2014 Rogue | 52 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Nissan Rogue
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.