2021 Nissan Rogue Visibility Problems

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle's sunroof glass panel had suddenly shuddered outwards after a loud bang was heard. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent service center, where it remains for further repairs via the insurance provider. In addition, the contact stated that the sudden event caused severe mental distress; however, medical attention was not sought. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.

NHTSA ID

11739061

Incident

May 20, 2026

Mileage

18,000 mi

When activating the right turn signal the windshield washers and wipers will turn on. Washers, wipers, and the turn signal all turn off when the turn signal is deactivated. This can cause some unexpected visibility issues while turning. Also, when turning the headlights from "Auto" to the "Off" position the windshield wipers will turn on. The wipers will stay on until you Switch back to "Auto". These problems are repeatable. I plan to contact the Nissan Dealer to see how much a multifunction switch replacement would cost.

NHTSA ID

11719311

Incident

Feb 13, 2026

Back window glass exploded into car and onto garage floor. Had just started car and put in reverse when loud explosion occurred and stopped the car to inspect. Found entire back window shattered and pieces resting inside car trunk, rear seats, and garage floor. Insurer had Safelite come to replace the window but technician could not complete the replacement since the black plastic wiper motor plastic assembly was cracked. Just found a new motor assembly at Nissan Dealer (Capitol in Wilmington, NC) and purchased out of pocket for $380.68 after negotiating a reduction of $200 with the dealer. Also, have a $250 deductible and Safelite charge for new wiper arm and blade $47.

NHTSA ID

11712424

Incident

Jan 15, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after remote starting the vehicle in cold weather, after two to three minutes, the contact drove the vehicle with the defroster activated for a half mile. After parking and depressing the stop button, there was a loud popping sound, and the contact became aware that the rear glass had exploded without impact. There were no injuries reported. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure, but the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,943.

NHTSA ID

11702905

Incident

Dec 3, 2025

Mileage

50,943 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the windshield wiper failed to spray enough wiper fluid on the windshield to clean the windshield, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The local dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the windshield wiper blades needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100.

NHTSA ID

11595010

Incident

Oct 18, 2021

Mileage

100 mi

I purchased this vehicle new and started having issues with it at 3,000 miles. The screen freezes or just stops working, the HVAC system blows out 2 totally different temps even though it's "Synced" on the same temp. My blind spot warning is malfunctioning, the rear camera has stopped working and the rear tailgate fills with water, I was told I would need a whole new tailgate to fix that, I supposedly had the retractors replaced in my seatbelts and those still do not retract. The car has slammed on the brakes on the highway for no reason causing a burn on my neck, supposedly that recall was performed but I dont think it was. I have also caught Gandrud Nissan in an act of fraud once already regarding my vehicle being there for an entire week and them trying to say it was never there, and I believe they never performed these recalls or fixes, otherwise my seatbelts should work and my cameras would be working. This vehicle has given me nothing but issues since I bought it. I have video and paperwork to back this all up. When I asked to speak with the owner of Gandrud Nissan who has done all the work on my vehicle while under warranty, he refuses to call me back. I would like an investigation done to see if these parts have been replaced and the recall work was actually performed, I do not want Nissan notified until after another party has checked to see if the work was done.

NHTSA ID

11554044

Incident

Feb 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the rear windshield inadvertently shattered without warning. The vehicle was taken to Safelite Auto Glass where the window was being replaced. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.

NHTSA ID

11491603

Incident

Oct 29, 2022

Mileage

13,000 mi

UNKNOWN, I had just got off or my 8 hour work shift at 3:30 pm eastern time. I went to my truck/rear hatch to put my stuff in and I notice glass on the ground. I look up and notice 2 holes the size of a soft ball on the bottom right and left corner of my back windshield. The glass was whole back glass was completely shattered. Every time I shut a door on either side of the door more glass shattered from the back windshield. I was park in an area where no cars were within 10 feet of my car the weather was about 80 degrees, we've had much hotter days in VA. There is absolutely no explanation for this besides a malfunction in the windshield being used on the vehicles. Upon my own research I have discovered this same incident has happened to many other Nissan owners with the damage to the wind shield looking identical, it the same exact spots.

NHTSA ID

11481131

Incident

Aug 24, 2022

air condition faliure

NHTSA ID

11476047

Incident

Jun 21, 2022

I recently filled up my windshield wiper fluid tank to the max. As I was driving, my visibility was impaired by dirt/dust. I activated my wipers to clean the front windshield and nothing came out. I had to pull over on the highway because I had difficulty seeing. When I opened the front hood to check my fluid level, it was empty. I used a bottle of water to clean the front windshield. I purchased another bottle and when I was filling up the wiper fluid tank, it started to come out of the bottom of the vehicle. I took it to the dealership and was told that it was cracked and needed to be replaced. They said I must have hit something on the road. The problem with that is there is no other visible damage underneath the vehicle. A mechanic told me that he has been seeing numerous Rogues coming in with the same problem: cracked windshield wiper fluid reservoirs.

NHTSA ID

11467535

Incident

Jun 1, 2022

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was distortion on the front windshield. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the dealer replaced the windshield on two separate occasions; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent a field technician to inspect the vehicle at the dealer. The field technician recommended that the front windshield be replaced with an after-market windshield from another auto glass company. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 500.

NHTSA ID

11467165

Incident

Aug 26, 2021

Mileage

500 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence, the rear windshield exploded without impact. Safelite Auto Glass was contacted and arrived at the residence and replaced the rear windshield. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000

NHTSA ID

11454064

Incident

Feb 14, 2022

Mileage

1,000 mi

Back window exploded outward for no reason.

NHTSA ID

11448529

Incident

Jan 23, 2022

Came home and sunroof was fine, no incidents on road, no debris. Went to leave home approximately an hour later and sunroof was shattered. Confirmed on camera normal on arrival home then shattered, unable to visualize when actual break occurred but no other activity noted on camera during said time frame. Vehicle had not moved or been touched by anything, was secure in garage.

NHTSA ID

11444946

Incident

Dec 24, 2021