2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport

On the public data alone the Rogue Sport edges it 3–0.

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E is sold in the U.S. as a electric wagon with 7 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Mustang Mach-E RWD Californ…

2021 Nissan Rogue Sport

The 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport is sold in the U.S. as a gas wagon with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Rogue Sport, is EPA-rated at 28 …

	2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E	2021 Nissan Rogue Sport
Segment	Wagon	Wagon
Powertrains	Electric	Gas
Best EV range (mi)	305	—
Best combined mpg	—	28
Safety Signal	35	92
NHTSA recalls	13	1
Critical recalls	0	0
Owner complaints	343	23
NHTSA overall stars	—	5

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

Mustang Mach-E

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Power Train

26S50

42,784 vehicles

ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.RiskDifferential pinion shaft fracture may result in a loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will repair or replace the rear differential assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S50.

NHTSA campaign 26V417000reported Jun 30, 2026Ford Motor Company

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

25S81

8 vehicles

ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mach-E vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V777. An Over-The-Air (OTA) update to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) may result in a loss of power brake assist, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and driver assistance features.RiskA loss of power brake assist can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, a disabled antilock brake system and/or stability control system can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the ABS calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S81.

NHTSA campaign 25V513000reported Aug 8, 2025Ford Motor Company

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Latches/Locks/Linkages

25S65

197,432 vehicles

ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. In the event of a low battery charge, the electronic door latches may remain locked once the driver or front passenger exits and shuts the door, possibly trapping someone who is unable to use the inside door release handles, such as a child in the back seat.RiskThe inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.FixDealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C (SOBDMC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to 2021-2025 Mustang Mach-E owners September 12, 2025. Additionally, Owner notification letters were mailed to 2024-2025 Mustang Mach-E owners July 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S65.

NHTSA campaign 25V404000reported Jun 13, 2025Ford Motor Company

Rogue Sport

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Electrical System

R22C8

712,458 vehicles

ProblemNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.RiskDriver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.

NHTSA campaign 23V093000reported Feb 16, 2023Nissan North America, Inc.