18 complaints reported

2021 Nissan Rogue Electrical System

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

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18
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

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Feb 2026

MY REAR BACK UP CAMERS STOPPED WORKING. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY LOCAL NISSAN DEALER. I BOUGHT THE EXTENDED WARRENTY FOR ELECTRONICS SO THEY REPLACED THE CAMERA TO NO AVAIL. THEN THEY REPLACED THE A/V CONTROL UNIT WHICH DID NOT FIX THE PROBELM. AT THAT TIME THEY ADVISED ME THE REAR WIPER GROMMET LEAKED WATED WHICH CAUSED THE CAMERA CONNECTOR TO CORRODE. THEY ADVISED ME TO FIX THIS I MUST REPLACE THE TAILGATE. THERE IS NO REPAIR FOR THIS. I HAVE SEEN POSTING ON FACEBOOK AND OTHER PLACES SHOWING I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON THIS IS HAPPENING TO. THE DEALER KNEW ABOUT IT BUT WHEN I QUESTIONED IF IT WAS A KNOWN ISSUE THET PLAYED DUMB I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS I HAVE NO REAR CAMERA NOW

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 2026
Jul 2025

The battery was drained on several occasions starting just shy of a year of owning the vehicle, after recharging it would be fine and showed no signs that it needed replacing, until it was finally completely drained and wouldn’t start without being jumped in June 2025. The USM Configuration for the EEM recall was completed at this time along with a battery replacement. However, research suggests that issue could lead to draining of the battery, which the dealer denies was a possibility. These issues combined lead to all warning lights/lamps being produced on the display panel intermittently with a different message as to what the problem was each time. Turns out the only issue was the battery, according to the dealer. There have been several other issues I believe may be electrical related but unsure and when the taken to the dealership to have inspected was told the system just needed to be updated, however it has never fixed these issues, such as rearview backup camera screen black and not working intermittently and sometimes staying on while driving at higher speeds, screen in middle dash not responding to touch or buttons at random, doors automatically and unintentionally unlocked, doors not opening from the inside or outside on rare occasion, system in dash completely shutting down as if the vehicle was turned off and flashing before coming back up, vehicle not starting here and there while inside the vehicle or with key fob or app for remote start. All the random issues have been ongoing since the purchase of the vehicle, but told due to the dealer unable to recreate each problem, they are unable to actually identify what it is.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jul 2021
Jul 2025

Turned car on and it said engine malfunction reduced power. Turned car back off and on again, and the same message appeared. I drove the car home and let it sit. Turned it on later and message was gone.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Apr 2025
Jun 2025

System malfunction message shows up and front &rear sensors along with cruise control are turned off.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jun 2025
Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after receiving an oil change at an independent mechanic, the controls on the left side of the steering wheel used to enable the crash warning settings was depressed but failed to work as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,304.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jun 2024
May 2025

The IPDM stopped functioning correctly causing the a/c to stop working. This is a known issue that Nissan is negligently not addressing.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Apr 2025
Apr 2025

The display that controls the cameras has failed and is demanding a manual update but it was taken to a nissan dealership where I was told it had to be completely replaced for $3500

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Apr 2025
Apr 2025

AC stopped working after winter passed even though AC button is on. Told no fluid leaks or other known issues. Was told IPDM needs replacement due to A/C INOPERATIVE WITH DTC B20C8-14 STORED IN THE IPDM E/R. Have found several other people online having the same problem. Nissan stating problem is only part of a service bulletin and therefore not a recall. Requesting further review/investigation since it seems to be a common issue on this model and in my opinion should be a recall. I understand my opinion and facts of further investigation may not prove as such but without the complaints how would you know. Thank you

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Mar 2025
Mar 2025

Back up camera, and other cameras near corners of the car are not displaying. Contacted Nissan about the issue said there is nothing they can do even though they have other recalls on cars with the same problems, just not my model. I also feel as if other components of the car need to be checked to ensure upmost safe driving and functioning. Have photos of car in reverse but no display of any camera.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Nov 2025
Nov 2024

Vehicle would not start then it finally started and check engine light came on . Code P0914 was recorded as the issue. Shift position circuit faulty

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Nov 2024
Jan 2024

My car only has 33,000 on it. It has had to jumped 3 x’s in 3 weeks and twice while driving the car lost power and once at trong mph on a highway with a child in the rear seat, it lost power, I was thankfully able to get over to the side of the road just missed being hit by an 18 wheeler. Nissan has refused to cover the diagnostic test and a new battery and has stated they are not “100% sure it is the battery.” They are charging me close to $500. The diagnostic, battery and labor.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 2024
Jan 2024

Within 2 months of purchasing our Rogue, I experienced uncontrolled acceleration as I was increasing speed to get onto a very fast flowing highway. I was able to put my foot under the pedal and physically force it back to "normal" operation position and the uncontrolled acceleration stopped. I had the car towed to the dealership the next morning where they did a "full system recalibration". So far, this particular issue has not occurred again yet, I do have concerns still as it seems that the car does not always respond correctly/immediate to acceleration now. Additionally, I have experienced the entire center console turning itself off/shutting down and nothing can bring it back up until it wants to. No stopping and turning off the engine, not turning it off and back on, etc. Also have now experienced the car turning itself off when coming to a stop sign, or coming to a stop on the highway due to traffic - please note these are NOT high-speed stopping events, but occurred with regular braking in slow stop and go traffic or neighborhood driving speeds (30mph or less) - this has happened 4 times now. When taken to the dealership recently I was told there "was an update for the computer" but that it would take them 5 hours (five) to download the file and then one hour to transmit/upload it to my vehicle and that it had to be done there. I informed them I would need to return at a later date to do so. Turns out according to a different dealer across town - you can do that at home on your own WiFi... but they wouldn't tell me how. No communication yet from Nissan regarding any of this.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Aug 2022
Sep 2023

July 2022 while driving 70 mph on a highway in the middle lane (between tractor trailers) my dash flashed “Malfunction Service Now” I went to get over as the car was decelerating — the dash was lit but the gas pedal had no communication with the drive train. It was a close call bearly made it to the shoulder. Had to be towed. The dealer said the ECM ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE wasn’t clipped correctly and lost communication. December 2022 while my husband was driving it happened again. Sudden with no warning as we were about to cross the inter coastal by us….glided to the last patch of grass before a bridge at night -would have left us on a dark bridge and no where to go- no doubt that for the second time our lives would have been in danger. We were told the ECM from the first incident was arching and burned out the ECM so it was replaced….repaired not fixed!, August 2023 on a side road with nothing around it happened yet again! We had to be towed for the third time and luckily were able to glide to a semi-shoulder. Left stranded, hard to find a ride as the tow truck driver couldn’t give us a ride finally found someone to get us. A two year old car, mind you that this started at 15 month ownership of this Nissan Rogue, should NOT put peoples lives in danger!!! never a warning before these events. My husband could be filing a wrongful death suit and the kids the same when we were both in the car! Not a safe vehicle and the Rogue Facebook page shows many many owners with this same issue. Something needs to be addressed before there is a death! We gave the car back to the dealer. All paperwork is in the computer system. Something needs to be done! *****Please note all the work was done by Nissan and is available in the computer. I am out of state and don’t have the papers with me. This needs to be investigated and I don’t want to wait to file this complaint******

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: May 2023
Aug 2023

While stopped at a stop sign I pressed the gas to go and my car began to shutter then out itself in park. I turned it off then on again as no indicators popped up but I could not drive. It would go only into neutral or park. Then, after a while my car refused to turn off. I will press the break then the start/stop button and it would shut off then turn right back on. Then, the oil life and engine light came on and on the screen it said there was a headlight system error or failure. We tried to jump the car and it still would not start. This was a car I had for 2 months, only 2 years old, and only 37,000 miles on it.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Aug 2023
Jul 2023

The contact rented a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V093000 (Electrical System) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jul 2023
Mar 2023

Battery was down when we tried to start . After charging the battery to start Rogue and take to dealer the dash display did not work so wile was driving blind !

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Feb 2023
Jan 2023

I have had a recurring problem with the battery draining with my 2021 Nissan Rogue, which I bought brand new in 2021, although the headlight dial is set to "Auto" and no interior lights were engaged. This is also despite the vehicle having only 8,600 miles on it. I have had the vehicle checked for its 5K/10K mile maintenance, each time it was given a clean bill of health. In the last three months, I had to call a towing service to help get my car started twice and each time the towing service determined the battery was drained. When I took it to the dealership, on both times they said the battery was fine. On both occasions, once the battery was charged, the dashboard gave a headlight error. The dealership said that error was cleared and said "it was probably just the battery." For the second incidence, the dashboard gave an error about the ABS system, despite having been checked for regular maintenance at the dealership just 4 days before and being given a clean bill of health. Again, the Service Adviser said that it was probably just the battery. I took a picture of the towing service’s diagnostic tool which indicated the battery health was at 4% and that it was fully drained, and was “bad and needs to be replaced.” Once the vehicle was checked at the dealership, the Service Adviser informed me that because no error was given by their diagnostic computer, they could not replace the battery for free because "we would be out $250" and that I had to contact Nissan directly for help. I asked if their diagnostic computer would even be calibrated to detect whatever error was leading to what he described as "I have seen issues with the batteries with these cars, the batteries for these cars are different.” Given the dangerous weather we had this year, where many people have died because they were trapped in their vehicles that were unpowered, this is a clear safety issue, what if the battery dies again while I am on the road and away from immediate help?

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 2023
Oct 2021

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel and radio went black. The driver’s and passenger’s side front doors and tailgate door failed to open intermittently. Additionally, the front and rearview camera failed to display intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer could not replicate the failure. The dealer informed the contact that they would be contacted when the replacement radio arrived. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened and transferred to arbitration. The manufacturer also sent out a specialist from California to test drive the vehicle, but the specialist refused to test drive the contact's vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 400.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Sep 2021

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