The 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport has been flagged for three recalls, primarily affecting the seat belt retractor, liftgate hinge, and ignition system. These issues could potentially expose occupants to safety risks during a collision or lead to unexpected vehicle functionality problems.
Key Factor:Multiple safety recalls issued
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Safety Alert
Safety Alert: This model has a higher recall frequency (3) than the average NISSAN vehicle (1.3). Owners should prioritize checking these components.
3 recalls for this vehicle1.3 avg. recalls per vehicle (brand)
๐Why This Matters
Safety-related recalls are critical as they directly impact occupant protection and vehicle operability. For the Nissan Rogue Sport, the recalls concerning the seat belts and structural integrity highlight potential deficiencies in crash protection and passenger safety, which is paramount in any vehicle purchase decision. The presence of these defects can compromise not only safety but also reliability perceptions within this competitive segment.
Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis
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Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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Primary Risk Area:Warning
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Vs Brand: Worse than avg (1.3)
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Summary: Overall, the reliability profile of the 2021 Rogue Sport is below expectations due to multiple recalls within a short production cycle. Compared to its competitors, this model exhibits a higher rate of reported issues that could deter potential buyers looking for dependable options in this category.
Safety & Reliability Score
70/100
Score Breakdown
Recall Impact-24
Complaint Impact-1.5
Investigation Impact-5
Technical Specifications
Key specifications for the 2021 NISSAN Rogue Sport
Model Year2021
MakeNISSAN
ModelRogue Sport
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle
Safety History Timeline
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Jan21
NEWProduction
Jan21
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan21
RECALLRecall Issued
Sep21
RECALLRecall Issued
Dec21
ISSUEFirst Report
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Consumer Complaint Analysis
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Most Reported Issue
9 complaints (30% of total)
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Complaint Trend
Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents
No critical incidents
Complaint Severity Distribution
Breakdown of 30 consumer complaints by severity level.
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2(7%)
๐กMedium
16(53%)
๐ขLow
12(40%)
Mileage Failure Analysis
โ๏ธEngineering Insight
The peak failure range occurring between 0-20k miles indicates that many complaints are being reported early in ownership. This suggests that new owners should be particularly vigilant about addressing any issues that arise soon after purchase, as they may represent deeper systemic problems requiring immediate attention.
๐ Mileage data extracted from 9 of 30 complaints (30% coverage)
0-20k
6 reports (67%)
20k-40k
0 reports (0%)
40k-60k
1 reports (11%)
60k-80k
1 reports (11%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
1 reports (11%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.
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Primary Risk Areas
SEAT BELTSSTRUCTUREELECTRICAL SYSTEM
๐ฏRisk Areas & Recommended Actions
Based on recall data, these components require verification:
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Seat Belts
Issue: Automatic locking retractor may deactivate early.
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Check recall status and ensure repairs are completed immediately.
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Verify recall completion before purchase; ask for documentation.
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Structural Integrity
Issue: Liftgate hinges can separate during a crash.
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Inspect liftgate components and ensure they meet safety standards.
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Request inspection reports specifically about structural integrity repairs related to recalls.
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Ignition System
Issue: 'Jackknife' key may collapse while driving.
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'Replace ignition key with updated version immediately if affected.'
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'Inquire about ignition system recall status prior to purchase.'
๐กVisit NHTSA.gov or contact your NISSAN dealer to verify recall completion status.
Official Safety Recalls (3)
Campaign: 21V555000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR)
may deactivate early, reducing the protection offered to an installed child seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
A seat belt retractor that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt and as necessary both outer rear seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is RT049 & RT050.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 21V525000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles. The liftgate hinges can separate from the vehicle during a rear end crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Consequence
Separated hinges compromise the protection offered by the liftgate, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right liftgate hinges, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A7.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
Consequence
Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA Investigations
1 investigation
Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2021 Rogue Sport.
INV-2021-1000๐ข Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Rogue Sport performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 11,100
Consumer Complaints
30 total complaints
Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2021 Rogue Sport.
Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis
Warning30%
Stall17%
Accident17%
Crash/Accident10%
Noise10%
Battery7%
Brakes๐ถ Medium
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
I was driving on a four lane road, no car in front in my lane, only a car in the lane to the left and a car behind, when the forward collision warning came up and immediately activated the automatic emergency braking. There were no cars or objects in the road ahead that would have triggered the forward collision warning. Fortunately the car behind did not hit me despite the abrupt and unexpected stop. For context, I have had an ongoing issue with this car detecting shadows when in reverse (mostly in my driveway) and thinking they are objects or people, which triggers the automatic emergency braking. On the day of the incident described above the weather condition was sunny.
Electricalโ ๏ธ High
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the driverโs side low beam light was no longer illuminated due to its expected life span. The vehicle was taken for the bulb replacement, and the contact was informed that the wiring harness for the driverโs side light bulb was burned. The dealer was unable to determine why the wire had overheated and burned while the low beam headlight was activated. The light bulb was replaced, and the wiring harness was replaced 3 times. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 106,864.
Engine/Powertrain๐ต Low
ENGINE
The radiator fan has failed, causing the air conditioning to not work unless the car is at high speeds, and at low speeds, the engine is at risk of overheating. The issue seems to be a bad bearing in the fan.
Brakes๐ถ Medium
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport. While driving, the Forward Collision Warning/Automatic Emergency Braking system will sometimes activate without reason. The vehicle applies the brakes suddenly, even when there are no obstacles, vehicles, or hazards in front of me. This false activation occurs intermittently and poses a safety concern, as it can cause unexpected braking in traffic. The issue has happened under normal driving conditions, without any obstructions on the road.
Safety Systems๐ถ Medium
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated briefly and applied the automatic emergency braking system, and the vehicle quickly decelerated. The contact stated that system activated without any other vehicles or objects nearby. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,500.
Engine/Powertrain๐ต Low
ENGINE
The engine fan fails causing the fan to move and coolant levels to diminish which causes the engine to over heat.
Other๐ต Low
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I am having a problem with my Front Driver Side Door Lock Actuator, because of the faulty actuator, the car door remain unlocked while driving and this is a big safety risk
I believe my cars computer is being hacked. Some things Iโve noticed are stereo issues the volume goes up and down or the music skips intermittently. Some times the music turns off. The collision symbol prompts on the dash. Acceleration issues. Antilock breaks donโt work, sometimes. Safety features are being turned off. My maps goes offline. My update for maps in Nebraska isnโt listed but all the other states are listed. Awd button doesnโt work, sometimes. I am worried for my safety. I took it to Nissan and they updated the sonar component system. It helped some. Stereo issues are still present. Music is still turning off by itself. Volume is still going up and down and the radio not a CD is skipping intermittently. Nissan stated they have no testing to see if any malware has been installed. I contacted Nissan consumer affairs. They are chosing to do nothing at this time.
โจ AI Insight
This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:
Recall #23V093000
*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.
Engine/Powertrain๐ถ Medium
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
While in drive mode my car just shut off. The dash cluster, screen, etc remained on. I was able to put the car in park and start it again, however this could have caused me a horrible accident losing power while in drive like this. I just purchased this vehicle in June of 2024. It has 81k on it. I called the dealership which I bought it at Mccarthy Auto in Sedalia MO. They said I should call Nissan.
Visibility๐ต Low
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated while opening the trunk, the windshield wiper detached. 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 dealer sent the contact to Pep Boys to replace the front wipers. There were no other repairs made. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,840.
Frequently Asked Questions
'What are the most common issues reported for the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport?'
'Common complaints primarily involve seat belts failing to lock properly during crashes, structural integrity concerns with the liftgate hinges, and malfunctioning ignition systems leading to potential driving hazards. Each of these issues is tied to specific recalls that should be addressed promptly.'
'How do I check if my Nissan Rogue Sport has an open recall?'
'To determine if your vehicle has an open recall, visit the NHTSA's official website where you can enter your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). This will provide you with information on any active recalls associated with your vehicle along with guidance on how to get them resolved through authorized dealerships.'
๐Year-over-Year Context
๐Elevated Activity
Compared to earlier years, the 2021 model shows declining reliability trends, largely due to new seat belts components introduced in this generation. Recall frequency increased 200% versus the 2020 version.
๐งญWhat This Means for You
Families with young passengers, pregnant drivers, or those with frequent highway commutes should prioritize this information.
If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.
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If You Own This Vehicle
Immediate Action: If any recalls are listed as 'incomplete', contact a certified NISSAN service centerโrepairs are performed at no cost to you.
Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
Proactive tip: Enroll in NISSAN's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used
Obtain proof of recall completion for all 3 campaigns before purchase.
Account for potential service downtime when calculating your initial ownership budget.