AI Damage2021 Nissan redundant Rogue Sport reliability: common problems
Owners of the 2021 Nissan redundant Rogue Sport filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and forward collision avoidance. The maker issued 36 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 12
- involving a crash
- 5
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 36
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 2 Forward collision avoidance 25% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 25% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 17% of all complaints
- 5 Air bags 17% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 17% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 17% of all complaints
- 8 Visibility 8% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (25% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 12.
- Forward collision avoidance: 3 complaints (25% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Steering: 3 complaints (25% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (17% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 11.
- Air bags: 2 complaints (17% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 12 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact went back to turn the vehicle off, and while reaching into the vehicle and pressing the start-to-stop button, the vehicle reversed, rolled back, and ran her over. The vehicle continued to roll and crashed into a fence. There were no warning lights illuminated.
The air bags did not deploy. The contact had injuries such as bruises and soreness to the left side of the body. There was no medical attention. There was no police report filed. The vehicle had not been repaired.
The contact sustained a fractured sternum that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled. A police report was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.
The steering wheel and brake peddle locked (unable to steer or pump brakes) causing me to lose control of the car. I ended up sideswiping a tree and rear-ending a parked pickup truck, totaling my car.
Sensors that stop the car reversing if someone is behind them malfunction and you cannot reverse. Sensors that are meant to slow car for fwd collision do not work at all, or stay on with no obstruction causing you not to be able to drive. Dealer stated issue when temp is below 35 degrees and reset, issue not fixed.
The front windshield wipers failed to spray or wipe the screen properly, creating a distorted screen while driving. The contact also stated that the door trims on all 4 doors were detaching. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the wipers needed to be replaced.
The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, there was an oil leak coming from the timing chain cover. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated; however, the dealer changed all the filters, changed the oil, and provided the contact with…
The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that an unknown alert was displayed. The contact was almost rear-ended due to the failure. The oncoming vehicle had to swerve to avoid rear-ending the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 9,544 of 32,257 model years in the NHTSA data (top 30% most complained about).
On average one model year of the redundant Rogue Sport has 10 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 12, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- REMOTE ENGINE START NOT WORKING This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- RAB WARNING LIGHT ON IN INSTRUMENT PANEL AND/OR DTC B2724-23 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states an…
RAB WARNING LIGHT ON IN INSTRUMENT PANEL AND/OR DTC B2724-23 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states an RAB warning light in the instrument panelâs information display is ON (Figure 1), AND/OR DTC B2724-23 (SONAR…
- NISSAN AWD MODELS; ABNORMAL NOISE, VIBRATION AND/OR JUDDER FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL This bulletin has been…
NISSAN AWD MODELS; ABNORMAL NOISE, VIBRATION AND/OR JUDDER FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- AIR DUCT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION Damage to the attachment clips, that retain "air duct 2"…
AIR DUCT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION Damage to the attachment clips, that retain "air duct 2" and the "air filter housing", may occur if incorrectly and/or forcefully removed or installed. Possible damage…
- TRANSFER ASSEMBLY SEAL REPLACEMENT FOR AWD FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- FLUID LEAK CAUSED BY TRANSFER ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE WITH DTCS STORED IN ECM SERVICE INFORMATION If a fuel level…
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE WITH DTCS STORED IN ECM SERVICE INFORMATION If a fuel level sensor has been diagnosed as sending an incorrect level signal, and one or more of the following DTCs are stored…
- DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NHTSA lists 36 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan redundant Rogue Sport?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, forward collision avoidance, steering. Total complaints: 12. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (17%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (8%), airbags did not deploy (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Nissan redundant Rogue Sport?
NHTSA lists 36 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Nissan redundant Rogue Sport from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2021 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.