2021 Nissan Rogue acceleration problems

Filed Aug 25, 2026 · Acceleration, Brakes · 58,000 miles · KY · crash · 2 injuries

The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle independently accelerated and the brakes failed to operate while the brake pedal was depressed, causing the front center of the vehicle to crash into a tree. No warning lights were illuminated. The air bags deployed as needed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss at the scene. Neither a Police report nor Fire Department report was filed. The contact was seated in the driver’s seat, and her husband was seated in the front passenger seat and sustained several injuries, including seat belt bruises and cuts on both arms and hands. The contact and her husband both sought medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · TX

I was driving my 2021 Nissan Rogue on the highway, returning from the airport after picking up a friend, when the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began jerking on acceleration. The vehicle lost power and would only move very slowly, leaving me traveling well below highway speed in active traffic. This created an extremely dangerous situation, as surrounding vehicles were approaching at full highway speed while my vehicle could not accelerate or maintain a safe speed. The vehicle also appeared to be running hot. I did not feel safe continuing to drive the vehicle, so I stopped driving it and had it taken to Crest Nissan of Frisco (Frisco, TX) for diagnosis. The dealership retrieved diagnostic trouble codes P1217 (engine overheat) and P0300 (random/multiple cylinder misfire). Upon inspection, they found low coolant, pressure-tested the cooling system, and confirmed that coolant is entering multiple cylinders, causing the misfire and overheating. The dealership states the engine cannot be repaired and the long block engine assembly must be replaced, at a quoted cost of $6,955.49. The vehicle is barely outside the manufacturer's warranty by time and mileage. There was no warning prior to this failure, and the vehicle has been properly maintained. This is an internal engine failure (coolant intrusion into the cylinders), not a maintenance-related issue. I am aware of other 2021 Nissan Rogue owners reporting the same failure — coolant entering the cylinders/mixing with oil, misfires, overheating, and dealers requiring full engine replacement shortly after warranty expiration. This defect presents a serious safety hazard: sudden loss of power and inability to accelerate in highway traffic creates a significant risk of a rear-end collision.

Filed Jul 5, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · TN

While driving car will not let me accelerate and it hesitates while driving kind of a jerking if trying to accelerate. The AC blows hot air the check engine light is on I only had the car for two months purchased from dealership

Filed Mar 7, 2026 · Acceleration, Electrical · UT

Computer system keeps messing up, I’ve taken it in a couple times for the same issue and it still keeps getting worse, sending wrong signals also sometimes it revs up when driving out of nowhere and it’s dangerous

Filed Jul 7, 2025 · Acceleration, Engine · 100,000 miles · DC

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to move before shutting down. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with premature engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2025 · Acceleration · NJ

I was driving and the accelerator pedal got stuck and it started to increase my speed. I kept pressing on the pedal and it still was not working. I had to step on the brake pedal several times, like 5-6 times before the accelerator finally became unstuck.

Filed Mar 2, 2025 · Acceleration, Electrical · CT

Car was driving fine went into a store came out a couple hours later car wouldn’t start. After jump starting it check engine light is on and AWD system failure reads across the dashboard. The 2 back doors no longer lock/unlock unless you do it manually. Drove car home it is now shifting funny like a hesitation or slipping feeling while driving. There’s a little over 15k miles on it.

Filed Jul 14, 2023 · Acceleration · 28,511 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the accelerator pedal became stuck between the floor mat. After several minutes the vehicle operated as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 28,511.

Filed Dec 22, 2021 · Acceleration · FL

Sometimes when I start driving, I press the pedal and the car accelerates and stays stuck in 1st gear. I'll press the pedal more and it doesn't go faster. I have to push the the shift to D (drive) again and then the car starts driving normal

Filed Oct 18, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · 2,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.