2021 Nissan Rogue — Known Issues & Recalls

Your vehicle is unexpectedly switching from automatic to manual transmission while you're driving, causing it to suddenly lose speed without warning. This has happened multiple times since purchase, creating a serious safety risk of collision or loss of control. The dealership has been unable to fix the problem despite several service visits and has delayed further inspection. This issue requires a complete transmission system diagnosis and repair.

Your car's door locks have failed twice — first in the rear doors in June 2025, then in the front driver door in February 2026. You couldn't lock or unlock the doors using the key fob or the manual lock buttons, making it difficult or impossible to enter and exit the vehicle. Both times the problem started as intermittent failures before stopping completely within 2-3 weeks. Nissan replaced the door lock controllers in the rear doors and is currently evaluating the front door lock, which likely requires replacement of a similar electronic lock control module.

Your car's rear window shattered while parked in a driveway on a cool, foggy morning with no one inside the vehicle. The window broke spontaneously without any impact or external force. This may require rear window replacement and inspection to determine the cause of the failure.

Your active grill shutter has stopped working and needed to be replaced three times in 18 months. You were told this is a common issue on your vehicle model. While a non-functioning shutter isn't a danger to the engine itself, you may experience reduced fuel efficiency or engine cooling issues.

While driving at low speed, you heard a loud noise and your collision warning light came on, and your car wouldn't move forward or backward. A metal part had broken off near your front left wheel. The dealer found that your steering rack, tie rod, and struts had all failed and needed replacement. Fixing this will require replacing the damaged steering and suspension components.

While turning right at low speed (14 mph), your Rogue suddenly jerked sharply to the right, causing you to lose control and go into a ditch. Upon inspection, you discovered the right front rim was broken, the lower control arm was broken, the inner tie rod was bent, and there was body damage to the fender and bumper. The TPMS and forward collision warning lights are now illuminated on your dashboard. Repair will likely require replacement of the steering and suspension components, wheel rim, and body work.

Your car's forward collision warning system is triggering unexpectedly, telling you to pull over and then shutting off the engine completely. After about 10 seconds, the vehicle restarts and drives normally, but this creates a dangerous situation if it happens in traffic. This issue has been reported by multiple owners online and needs immediate attention from your Nissan dealer to diagnose and repair the collision avoidance system.

Your 2021 Nissan Rogue's electrical system has shut down completely while driving on the highway on multiple occasions, causing the automatic emergency braking to activate unexpectedly, shifting the vehicle into Park, and turning off the engine — leaving you stranded in live traffic. This happened during heavy rain on December 19, 2025, and again on January 14, 2026, and a repair shop found corrosion in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) but only cleaned it rather than replacing it, after which the problem happened again. The fix likely involves replacing the corroded Transmission Control Module and inspecting the electrical connections for moisture damage.

Your fuel gauge fluctuates and gives inaccurate readings after refueling, making it hard to know how much fuel you actually have. Your engine struggles to start and has shut off unexpectedly while driving, which is a serious safety concern. The fuel pump and fuel level sensor likely need inspection or replacement to restore proper fuel system operation.

Your 2021 Rogue is leaking fuel from underneath the fuel tank, and you notice a strong gasoline smell both while driving and when parked. This creates a potential fire and explosion hazard, making the vehicle unsafe to operate. The dealer has refused to cover the repair under warranty. The fuel system will need to be inspected and repaired to stop the leak and eliminate the odor.

Your 2021 Nissan Rogue had trouble starting and then experienced severe engine problems while driving at 45 MPH — the engine jerked, overheated, and the car slowed down to 15 MPH on its own. The dealer diagnosed a blown head gasket and engine damage at 121,000 miles. Fixing this will require engine repairs or replacement, which is a major undertaking.

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While driving, your car suddenly lost speed and began shaking and jerking when you pressed the accelerator. This suggests an issue with how your engine is receiving fuel or processing the fuel mixture. A mechanic will likely need to scan your engine computer for error codes and check your fuel and ignition systems.

Your car's computer system is malfunctioning and sending incorrect signals to your engine and speed control. You've had it serviced multiple times for this issue, but it continues to get worse. Your engine sometimes revs up unexpectedly while driving, which creates a safety hazard. The repair will likely involve diagnosing and reprogramming your vehicle's engine control module or replacing faulty sensors.

At 58,000 miles, you were told that your front control arms are cracking and need replacement. You requested warranty assistance from Nissan/NMAC but were denied. This appears to be a recurring issue across Nissan vehicles, with multiple complaints and recalls related to premature control arm failure due to part quality. Replacing the front control arms will likely require removing the wheel, disconnecting suspension components, and installing new arms.

Your backup camera stopped working. The Nissan dealer replaced both the camera and the A/V control unit, but neither fixed the issue. They discovered that water was leaking through the rear wiper grommet into the tailgate, corroding the camera connector. The dealer says the only fix is replacing the entire tailgate, with no other repair option available. You've found reports of this happening to other owners and are concerned about the safety impact of losing your backup camera.

Your 2021 Rogue has repeatedly overheated and lost coolant, with white smoke coming from the dipstick area and exhaust. You're also experiencing engine rattling and shaking, and the cabin heat isn't working. Even after a recall repair and regular maintenance, these problems continue. The issue likely involves a coolant leak, failed thermostat, or internal engine problem that will need professional diagnosis and repair at a dealership.

Your rear window suddenly shattered and exploded into your car and garage while you were putting the car in reverse. The glass pieces scattered throughout your trunk, rear seats, and garage floor. When the repair shop tried to replace the window, they discovered the wiper motor assembly was cracked and couldn't complete the work. You had to purchase a replacement wiper motor assembly separately, along with a new wiper arm and blade.

Your windshield wipers and washers are turning on unexpectedly when you use your right turn signal, and they stay on until you turn off the signal — which can make it harder to see while turning. Additionally, when you switch your headlights from "Auto" to "Off," your wipers turn on and won't stop until you switch back to "Auto." Both of these issues happen consistently and are likely caused by a faulty multifunction switch that controls these functions.

Your seat moves back and forth on its own during braking and acceleration, which feels unstable and unnerving. This happens without you touching or applying force to the seat. Nissan's dealer told you this issue isn't covered under standard or extended warranty.