2021 Nissan Rogue engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2021 Nissan Rogue — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact inspected under the hood, and noticed that the coolant reservoir was bubbling. The check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact that the…”
filed May 5, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start for approximately 30 minutes. Additionally, while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle jerked, the engine overheated, and the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 15 MPH. The contact pulled over to the side of the road…”
filed Mar 30, 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
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Rogue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Rogue | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 Rogue | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 Rogue | 113 | 17% |
| 2022 Rogue | 42 | 17% |
| 2018 Rogue | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Rogue | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Rogue | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Rogue | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Rogue | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 Rogue | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Rogue | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Rogue | 5 | 2% |
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.