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2016 Nissan Rogue

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Owner complaints for the 2016 Nissan Rogue do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 320.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

274 reports with mileage · 266 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 176 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 125 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 64 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

35 crash reports3 fire reports25 injury reports

Engine complaints

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Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 2022
Electrical SystemEngineSteering

Fuel gauge wasnt reading that the car was filled up. Then security lights came on in the car. Once the car was turned off, the steering wheel wouldnt lock and the car refused to start. Then random lights came on on the dashboard. You could shift the vehicle out of park and move it. The entire security system was malfunctioning. …

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Fuel gauge wasnt reading that the car was filled up. Then security lights came on in the car. Once the car was turned off, the steering wheel wouldnt lock and the car refused to start. Then random lights came on on the dashboard. You could shift the vehicle out of park and move it. The entire security system was malfunctioning. Vehicle was towed to nearest Nissan dealership in Bloomington, Indiana (where the car broke down). Nissan states it is the Body Control Module (BCM) and that they would not cover it. It is available for inspection at Community Nissan in Bloomington, Indiana. I felt our lives and the lives of others on the road could have been at risk if the vehicle decided to just shut off while we were driving, causing us to lose all power and crash into other drivers on the road.

NHTSA ODI #11483547

100,000 miles · Sep 6, 2022
EnginePower TrainCrashInjury

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to an unknown dealer where they found no defect with the vehicle. The contact then stated that while making a left …

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The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to an unknown dealer where they found no defect with the vehicle. The contact then stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle stalled in traffic and was hit by another vehicle. The air bags deployed upon impact. The contact suffered burns from the air bags as well as minor bruising to various parts of her body. The whereabouts of the other driver were unknown. The contact was uncertain if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer was notified about the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired or deemed destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

NHTSA ODI #11483099

Mileage unknown · Aug 31, 2022
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train

Power windows don’t work , have issues with my abs causing car not to kick into gear sometimes, battery replacement

NHTSA ODI #11482147

Mileage unknown · Aug 8, 2022
Electrical SystemEngineSteeringFire

Saturday 08/06/2022 my 2016 Nissan Rogue caught fire as I was driving down a side street in Adrian, MI. 49221. Lights came on on my dash, it appeared to be every warning light, the car jerked me over as if I lost power steering and the car took over, my son and I could smell something hot. I put the vehicle in park as flames w…

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Saturday 08/06/2022 my 2016 Nissan Rogue caught fire as I was driving down a side street in Adrian, MI. 49221. Lights came on on my dash, it appeared to be every warning light, the car jerked me over as if I lost power steering and the car took over, my son and I could smell something hot. I put the vehicle in park as flames were coming from the engine compartment, my son was able to open his door and get out, my driver side door would not open and I had to climb out the driver side window! The fire department was called and after they were able to put out the fire as I watched my car literally melting, they told me it was an electrical fire. My car was then towed to Clift Buick GMC in Adrian, Michigan.

NHTSA ODI #11478144

Mileage unknown · Aug 1, 2022
Electrical SystemEngineVisibility/wiper

vehicle has turned off while driving, and while stopped. Wiper stopped working, windows will sometimes work

NHTSA ODI #11476823

Mileage unknown · Jul 3, 2022
Engine

I have a 2016 Rogue, car has 22810 miles on it The AC stopped working back in April, I have since had it into the dealer (same I bought from) They have completed a full AC recharge, which did not fix the problem, then they have replaced the mode door, which did not fix and then finally a leaking hose, which has not fixed the pr…

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I have a 2016 Rogue, car has 22810 miles on it The AC stopped working back in April, I have since had it into the dealer (same I bought from) They have completed a full AC recharge, which did not fix the problem, then they have replaced the mode door, which did not fix and then finally a leaking hose, which has not fixed the problem. I have incurred over $1400 thus far and still the dealer cannot fix the problem and the AC still does not work. This issue appears to be a known issue and I have found many reports of the same issues in Nissan Rogue, which happens after the warranty expire, and owners are paying extreme amounts in repair bills to not be able to fix the problem. Nissan must be aware of the problem, and know the cause, which if this information was provided to the owners and dealers and offered through a recall would be the right thing to do .

NHTSA ODI #11472193

95,900 miles · Apr 25, 2022
Electrical SystemEngine

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repa…

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The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle would stall while driving above 60 MPH, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. Additionally, the contact stated that she could only drive at lower speeds on local roads. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,900. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11462143

Mileage unknown · Mar 8, 2022
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train

My car will randomly stall out when I drive and forget it’s in Drive…..my RPMs will shoot up but the car does not go, it looses the power of driving as if the car was put into neutral but wasn’t.

NHTSA ODI #11455775

Mileage unknown · Jan 31, 2022
EngineUnknown Or Other

I purchased my used car 2016 Nissan Rogue from STG AUTO DEALER address 10325 Central Ave Montclair Ca 91763. phone 855-637-1975. engine shakes when Ac is on. The vibration is significant when idling in gear (for example, when stopped at a traffic intersection). The problem increases when AC and Fan is turned on. appointment…

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I purchased my used car 2016 Nissan Rogue from STG AUTO DEALER address 10325 Central Ave Montclair Ca 91763. phone 855-637-1975. engine shakes when Ac is on. The vibration is significant when idling in gear (for example, when stopped at a traffic intersection). The problem increases when AC and Fan is turned on. appointment was scheduled STG SERVICE DEPT. but when i pick up my car from repair. i told them its still shakes. they told me they already change it and its just the way it is and nothing they can do about it. and now a RECALL for 2016 Nisan rouge in my vin number [XXX]. I WENT TO THE DEALER METRO NISSAN 9440 Autoplex Street, Montclair, California 91763 PHONE SERVICE DEPT : (800) 970-0426 . made an appointment & the service advisor told me to call Nissan corporate because there is no fix for my car on my vin number. they cannot help me. so told them that what if something happens to me in this car fire electrical is NISSAN LIABLE FOR MY SAFETY they replied they don't know and they cannot help me, so they had me exit the dealer. so now I'm not on a peace of mind driving this car I finance and I don't feel safe at all. so please Help. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ODI #11449502

Mileage unknown · Aug 17, 2021
EngineService BrakesSteering

Engine unexpectedly stalls/stops under power. Along with power steering and brakes. Engine sensors were replaced by dealership. Condition persists and confirmed by dealership. Dealership maintains this is an engine wiring harness issue that shorts out under certain conditions. While engine was operating, dealership was able to c…

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Engine unexpectedly stalls/stops under power. Along with power steering and brakes. Engine sensors were replaced by dealership. Condition persists and confirmed by dealership. Dealership maintains this is an engine wiring harness issue that shorts out under certain conditions. While engine was operating, dealership was able to cause engine to stop. Cautioned me to get wiring harness replaced, as it could present a safety issue or accident. Check engine lie went on as did the traction control light in each case after they were reset. I am taking vehicle to another service center to evaluate. Estimate was $3,402 to replace engine harness, plus it was $750 to replace sensors, Vehicle has 55,000 miles on it.

NHTSA ODI #11429478

Official recalls

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23V093000 · Electrical SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

Feb 16, 2023

Nissan 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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Driver 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.

Remedy: Dealers 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.

22V024000 · Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash

Jan 21, 2022

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Rogue vehicles. The electrical connector for the under dash harness may corrode due to water and salt intrusion from the driver's side foot well.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Corrosion in the electrical connector can result in power window/seat failure, all-wheel-drive warning light illumination, battery drainage, and electrical connector damage that increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will remove the harness tape and harness covering and replace both connectors and apply white lithium grease to the connectors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B9.

17V716000 · Seats

Nov 14, 2017

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The vehicles have front passenger seat frames that may be improperly welded. As such, these vehicles fail to meet performance requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints" and FMVSS 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash, the improperly welded seat back frames may increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat back assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 08, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

17V663000 · Seat Belts; Seats

Oct 18, 2017

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The recliner joints on the lower seat frame for the rear seats may have improper welds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat frames and replace any defective lower seat frames, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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Seats

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The recliner joints on the lower seat frame for the rear seats may have improper welds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence: The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat frames and replace any defective lower seat frames, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Seat Belts

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The recliner joints on the lower seat frame for the rear seats may have improper welds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence: The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat frames and replace any defective lower seat frames, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

16V911000 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification

Dec 19, 2016

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

16V244000 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification

Apr 26, 2016

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

16V219000 · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut

Apr 15, 2016

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured July 31, 2013, to January 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear lift gate support stays may corrode due to insufficient anti-corrosion treatment.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Corrosion of one or both of the rear lift gate support stays could cause a sudden release of pressure. If this occurs, the support stays may break off, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear tailgate stays, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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