2021 Honda Pilot vs 2021 Nissan Rogue
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Honda Pilot | 2021 Nissan Rogue |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 432 | 286 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 234 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 27–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,000 mi | 37,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Nissan Rogue |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 126 | 60 |
| Engine | 104 | 51 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 98 | 29 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 33 |
| Power Train | 24 | 27 |
| Lane Departure | 44 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 36 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 20 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 8 |
2021 Honda Pilot
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.