2021 Nissan Rogue engine problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2021 Nissan Rogue — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On July 29th 2024 (two weeks after regular oil change) i noticed the engine temperature rise to the halfway mark. I stopped at Sheetz and waited for it to cool down. I opened the coolant cap and only a few drops remained in the reservoir. I added coolant and called Timbrook Nissan to complain they…”
filed Aug 24, 2026
“Last year we had engine problems and the head gasket was bad, had it replaced and it ran for another year. It currently has a cracked head and needs repaired again.”
filed Aug 21, 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
Related service bulletins
"ENGINE MALFUNCTION POWER REDUCED SERVICE NOW" DISPLAYED IN COMBINATION METER IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that a "Engine Malfunction Power Reduced Service Now" warning is being displayed, or was displayed in the…
NTB25-008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 20, 2025MIL ON WITH DTC P0196 STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with DTC P0196 for “EOT SENSOR” stored in the ECM. HINT: DTC P0012 for “INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL B1” may be stored along with P0196 for “EOT…
NTB25-007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 29, 2025
Engine problems in other Rogue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 8 | 21% |
| 2025 Rogue | 9 | 5% |
| 2024 Rogue | 62 | 31% |
| 2023 Rogue | 276 | 39% |
| 2022 Rogue | 137 | 53% |
| 2020 Rogue | 7 | 5% |
| 2019 Rogue | 17 | 5% |
| 2018 Rogue | 57 | 9% |
| 2017 Rogue | 70 | 12% |
| 2016 Rogue | 64 | 12% |
| 2015 Rogue | 56 | 10% |
| 2014 Rogue | 53 | 12% |
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.