2021 Nissan Rogue Sport Review
Price Range: $11,995 - $24,387





+189
Below Average
6.9
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
We like that the 2021 Rogue Sport comes with a lot of advanced safety features as standard equipment. The spacious cabin and generous cargo room are nice too. But on the downside, the Rogue Sport is one of the slowest vehicles in its class. It also has an uncomfortable ride on city streets and is generally underwhelming to drive.
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- Base S trim comes with 17-inch wheels
- Heated front seats and steering wheel, foglights and more now standard on SV
- Part of the first Rogue Sport generation introduced for 2017
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$123/mo for Rogue Sport S
Rogue Sport S
vs
$146/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
4.5 out of 5 stars4.5/5Excellent
#2 out of 29 among Compact SUVs
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
$431/yr
vs. $465/yr
for Average Compact SUV
for Average Compact SUV
Frequency
0.38x/yr
vs. 1x/yr
for Average Compact SUV
for Average Compact SUV
Severity
9.4%
vs. 11.5%
for Average Compact SUV
for Average Compact SUV
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Nissan Rogue Sport Owner Reviews
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2020 Nissan Rogue Sport
5 out of 5 starsRolando Masferrer Sr., 01/31/2020
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport SV 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
Recently we leased a 2020 Rogue Sport SV and so far we are very happy with our decision. The trunk space is very good, rides well, seats are comfortable and overall a very good SUV
Unreliable
1 out of 5 starsCatwoman 75, 11/08/2020
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
Bought the car in July. In August, the collision warning light came on every morning with no object near the car (and therefore the automatic breaking system engaged). The dealership replaced the "faulty" sensor (it took 6 weeks to get the part). Next day, the collision warning sensor came on: took it back to the dealership. Diagnosis: faulty sensor...Ordered a replacement for the … replacement. It arrived in 2 weeks. The new sensor was installed: next day, collision warning comes on. I have not gone back to the dealership yet (it's the weekend) but I have a fairly good idea of what the problem will be. Keep in mind that when the collision warning system engages, the car breaks on its own. Also grossly underpowered, jerky transmission (CVT) and car accelerate/decelerate randomly. Definitely my last Nissan. Asides from the faulty sensor, the gas mileage is great (except when the faulty sensor engages: gas consumption falls to 14 miles per gallon). I do not recommend this car. This brand new car has been in the shop 3 times for repair (it's not even due for service: current odometer reads 2900 miles). Nissan Connect app does not work and Android auto is sketchy at best (connectivity issue). Skip this one.
Sticking Accelerator pedal
1 out of 5 starsFran Rubal, 03/30/2021
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport SV 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
Twice within 3 months the accelerator pedal on my Rouge sport has stuck. The only way to slow the engine from accelerating was to place the transmission in neutral and pump the brakes. After a quarter mile there was a noise like a spring popping and the vehicle slowed down and I was able to stop. The dealer says they could not find anything wrong. Are there others out there with … this issue?
Love it!
5 out of 5 starsJessntime, 07/16/2020
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
I just bought my SV AWD Rogue Sport 3 days ago. The gas mileage is amazing and it has quite the pep for the small engine. I think it drives smooth and is comfortable, though I haven’t taken it on a long trip just yet. I got the version with heated seats/steering wheel which I’m looking forward to this winter. My aunt has had three of these (leases them) and recently bought a new one … because she loves them so much. No issues for her. We have matching red Rogues!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport, so we've included reviews for other years of the Rogue Sport since its last redesign.
2021 Rogue Sport Highlights
S
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $24,160 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 28 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $123/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 22.9 cu.ft. |
front wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Rogue Sport models:
- Blind-Spot Warning
- Notifies you when there's a vehicle in the Rogue Sport's blind spot.
- Lane Departure Warning
- Warns you when the vehicle is drifting out of its lane without the turn signal engaged.
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Helps avoid collisions by warning the driver of approaching vehicles while the car is in reverse.
NHTSA Overall Rating
5 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover15.9%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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