2021 Nissan Rogue MPG
The 2021 Nissan Rogue gets 25–30 mpg in the city and 32–37 on the highway (28–33 combined), across the 8 versions the EPA rated.
The most efficient pairs the 1.5-liter turbo 3-cylinder engine with a CVT and front-wheel drive, at 33 mpg combined. At the other end, the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with a CVT and all-wheel drive manages 28 mpg combined, 5 mpg less. That is 4 mpg better than the best gasoline 2020 version (29 mpg).
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue FWD | 1.5 L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 37 | 33 | Regular · 270 g CO₂/mi |
| Rogue AWD | 1.5 L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 30 | 36 | 33 | Regular · 275 g CO₂/mi |
| Rogue FWD SL/Platinum | 1.5 L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 36 | 32 | Regular · 278 g CO₂/mi |
| Rogue AWD SL/Platinum | 1.5 L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 | 35 | 32 | Regular · 284 g CO₂/mi |
| Rogue FWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 34 | 30 | Regular · 292 g CO₂/mi |
| Rogue FWD SV/SL/Platinum | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | Regular · 304 g CO₂/mi |
| Rogue AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | Regular · 310 g CO₂/mi |
| Rogue AWD SV/SL/Platinum | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 28 | Regular · 318 g CO₂/mi |
2021 Nissan Rogue fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2021 Nissan Rogue costs about $1,980 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (33 mpg combined), or roughly 13 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (28 mpg combined) comes to about $2,330 a year, $350 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2021 Nissan Rogue specs
The EPA lists 2 engine choices for the 2021 Nissan Rogue: 1.5 L 3-cyl turbo and 2.5 L 4-cyl. It came with a CVT, in all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive versions. For fuel-economy purposes it sits in the EPA's "Small Sport Utility Vehicle" class.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L turbo | 3 | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive; All-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 2.5 L | 4 | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive; All-Wheel Drive | 4 |
2021 Nissan Rogue problems
As of October 2026, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) holds 291 owner complaints about the 2021 Nissan Rogue.
Electrical system is the most-reported area (14% of component mentions), followed by engine (12%) and forward collision avoidance (8%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 48 complaints a year: more than the 2020 (22 a year) and about as many as the 2022 (48 a year).
That ranks 6th of 17 Nissan Rogue model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 291, 22 mention a crash, 3 a fire and 8 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 79 | 18% |
| Electrical system | 62 | 14% |
| Engine | 52 | 12% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 37 | 8% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 33 | 8% |
| Power train | 27 | 6% |
| Steering | 19 | 4% |
| Structure | 19 | 4% |
| Air bags | 14 | 3% |
| Service brakes | 14 | 3% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 3% |
| Back over prevention | 11 | 3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 3% |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 2% |
| Visibility | 6 | 1% |
| Lane departure | 5 | 1% |
| Seat belts | 4 | <1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 4 | <1% |
| Suspension | 4 | <1% |
| Wheels | 4 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 3 | <1% |
| Seats | 3 | <1% |
| Equipment | 2 | <1% |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | <1% |
| Buckle chest clip | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
I was sitting in my car in the passenger seat. The car was in Park, engine was idling to warm up the car. No one was in the drivers seat. …
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.
I had purchased a brand new 2021 Nissan Rouge SV AWD in 2021. I am now at 46,000 miles and I have had all system lights on and off since purchase. …
2021 Nissan Rogue recalls
The 2021 Nissan Rogue has been the subject of 10 recall campaigns.
The most recent, campaign 25V437000 from June 2025, concerns engine and engine cooling.
Back over prevention accounts for 2 of the 10 campaigns, more than any other area.
23V791000 · November 22, 2023 · Hydraulic service brakes
Problem: The left and/or right rear brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move and brake fluid to leak.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right rear brake calipers, free of charge.
22V772000 · October 13, 2022 · Back over prevention
Problem: The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
22V666000 · September 1, 2022 · Seat belts
Problem: The rear seat belts for the left-hand and right-hand rear seats may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seatbelt Assemblies."
Risk: Seat belts that do not retract properly may be difficult to operate, preventing their usage, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, as necessary, free of charge.
22V527000 · July 21, 2022 · Equipment, Back over prevention
Problem: When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
21V957000 · December 9, 2021 · Gasoline fuel system
Problem: Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.
21V474000 · June 24, 2021 · Seats, Child seat
Problem: The second-row upper tether wires may have been improperly welded to the seatback frame, preventing a child seat from being securely anchored. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seatbacks as necessary, free of charge.
21V286000 · April 22, 2021 · Hydraulic service brakes
Problem: The rear left and/or right brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move and brake fluid to leak.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge.
21V186000 · March 17, 2021 · Wheels
Problem: The incorrect wheel nuts may have been installed, and may loosen causing wheel vibration.
Risk: The wheel vibration may break the wheel studs and cause the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel nuts and replace any incorrect ones, free of charge.
21V068000 · February 11, 2021 · Gasoline fuel system
Problem: The fuel hose may not be secured in the proper position and the fuel tank lock ring may not be fully seated.
Risk: An improperly secured fuel hose may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reposition and secure the fuel hose and lock ring, free of charge.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Rogue years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V437000 | June 27, 2025 | Engine and engine cooling | 2021–2024 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 4 versions of the 2021 Nissan Rogue; the best overall score is 4 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV FWD Earlier Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| SUV AWD Earlier Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| SUV AWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| SUV FWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Nissan Rogues can be compared fairly. Among other 2021 models in the EPA's small sport utility vehicle class, the 2021 Ford Escape (30 mpg), 2021 Honda CR-V (30 mpg) and 2021 Toyota RAV4 (30 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 34 | 669 | 74 | 3 |
| 2019 | 34 | 339 | 42 | 3 |
| 2020 | 29 | 153 | 22 | 1 |
| 2021 | 33 | 291 | 48 | 10 |
| 2022 | 33 | 243 | 48 | 1 |
| 2023 | 33 | 750 | 184 | 6 |
| 2024 | 33 | 220 | 72 | 4 |
Every Nissan Rogue model year compared →
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FAQ
Is the 2021 Rogue a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2021 Nissan Rogue has 48 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (6th most of 17 model years), 10 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 4 stars and up to 33 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2021 Rogue problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are electrical system (62), engine (52) and forward collision avoidance (37). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2021 Rogue have?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Rogue get?
The EPA rates the versions at 28–33 mpg combined (25–30 city, 32–37 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Rogue per year?
About $1,980 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $2,330 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).