2021 Nissan Rogue
US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
The 2021 Nissan Rogue is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 1.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI)
- Power
- Not available
- Torque
- Not available
- Transmission
- 8-speed CVT
- Drivetrain
- Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Seating
- Not available
Key Performance & Dimensions
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 1.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI) | |
| Displacement | 1.5 L to 2.5 L | |
| Cylinders | 3 to 4 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Not available from our sources: Power, Torque.
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | CVT | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Gears | 8 | |
| Drivetrain | Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) to 32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) |
Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.
Trims and configurations
8 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- Rogue AWD · 1.5L · AWD · 8-speed cvt
- Rogue AWD · 2.5L · AWD · 8-speed cvt
- Rogue AWD SL/Platinum · 1.5L · AWD · 8-speed cvt
- Rogue AWD SV/SL/Platinum · 2.5L · AWD · 8-speed cvt
- Rogue FWD · 1.5L · FWD · 8-speed cvt
- Rogue FWD · 2.5L · FWD · 8-speed cvt
- Rogue FWD SL/Platinum · 1.5L · FWD · 8-speed cvt
- Rogue FWD SV/SL/Platinum · 2.5L · FWD · 8-speed cvt
Recalls
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 12, 2026.
25V437000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200.…
Reported June 27, 2025. View on NHTSA
23V791000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is…
Reported November 22, 2023. View on NHTSA
22V772000: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. 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…
Remedy: The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at…
Reported October 13, 2022. View on NHTSA
22V666000: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. 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."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number…
Reported September 1, 2022. View on NHTSA
22V527000: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. 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…
Remedy: The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at…
Reported July 21, 2022. View on NHTSA
21V957000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B8.
Reported December 9, 2021. View on NHTSA
21V474000: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. 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."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seatbacks as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is…
Reported June 24, 2021. View on NHTSA
21V286000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's…
Reported April 22, 2021. View on NHTSA
21V186000: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The incorrect wheel nuts may have been installed, and may loosen causing wheel vibration.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel nuts and replace any incorrect ones, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this…
Reported March 17, 2021. View on NHTSA
21V068000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The fuel hose may not be secured in the proper position and the fuel tank lock ring may not be fully seated.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reposition and secure the fuel hose and lock ring, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.…
Reported February 11, 2021. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 12, 2026
Data verified: October 12, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
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Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2021 Nissan Rogue have?
Varies by configuration: 1.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Nissan Rogue?
Combined fuel economy is 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2021 Nissan Rogue front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.
Are there recalls for the 2021 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 12, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.