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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

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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

What owners actually said

540 reports
1,400 miles · Dec 29, 2016
Air BagsCrash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRES HIT THE CURB. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,400.

NHTSA ODI #10938457

3,500 miles · Dec 28, 2016
SeatsCrash

I HAVE A 3 SEATER, DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE MIDDLE SEAT SWUNG BACK AND LOCKED WITH THE 3RD SEAT. WHEN THE SEAT LOCKS THERE IS NO SPACE BETWEEN THE SEATS; IF SOME IS SITTING IN THE BACK THE LEGS WILL BE CRUSH DURING A COLLISION. MY 5 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER WAS SEATING IN HER CAR SEAT AND BY A BLESSING OF GOD, SHE WAS ABLE…

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I HAVE A 3 SEATER, DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE MIDDLE SEAT SWUNG BACK AND LOCKED WITH THE 3RD SEAT. WHEN THE SEAT LOCKS THERE IS NO SPACE BETWEEN THE SEATS; IF SOME IS SITTING IN THE BACK THE LEGS WILL BE CRUSH DURING A COLLISION. MY 5 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER WAS SEATING IN HER CAR SEAT AND BY A BLESSING OF GOD, SHE WAS ABLE TO RAISE HER LEGS BECAUSE THEY ARE SHORT. THE MIDDLE SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY LOCKED.

NHTSA ODI #10938372

3,796 miles · Dec 14, 2016
Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE MADE A KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNT, BEARING, AND BOTH SIDE COILS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE MADE A KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNT, BEARING, AND BOTH SIDE COILS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,796.

NHTSA ODI #10935350

57 miles · Dec 8, 2016
Air Bags

I PURCHASED A 2016 ROGUE FROM COOL SPRINGS NISSAN ON 11/16/2016 AND TOOK DELIVERY ON 11/17 2016. UPON ARRIVAL TO TAKE DELIVERY WE NOTICED THAT THE ARS LIGHT WAS ON AND CONTACTED THE SALESMAN TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, HE TOOK THE NEW VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEPT. AND WAS TOLD THAT THE UNIT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE SO WE TOOK THE VEHI…

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I PURCHASED A 2016 ROGUE FROM COOL SPRINGS NISSAN ON 11/16/2016 AND TOOK DELIVERY ON 11/17 2016. UPON ARRIVAL TO TAKE DELIVERY WE NOTICED THAT THE ARS LIGHT WAS ON AND CONTACTED THE SALESMAN TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, HE TOOK THE NEW VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEPT. AND WAS TOLD THAT THE UNIT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE SO WE TOOK THE VEHICLE THINKING WE WERE OK. I CAME HOME AND READ THE MANUAL AND REALIZED THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE ACTUALLY NOT GOING TO WORK IF WE WERE IN A WRECK. I CALLED THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT. THE FIRST THING THE NEXT MORNING AND WAS TOLD TO BRING IT IN ON 11/19 AND THEY WOULD TRY TO FIX. UPON ARRIVAL AT DEALER WE WERE THEN TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN ALLOW TO LEAVE THEIR LOT. THEY PUT US IN A RENTAL. THEY RETURNED THE CAR TO US 11/22 AND WE GUESS IT WAS FIXED ( THE LITE IS NOT ON). IS THERE NOT SOME KIND OF LAW THAT WOULD KEEP DEALERS FROM PUTTING PEOPLE IN DANGER?

NHTSA ODI #10933843

Mileage unknown · Nov 8, 2016
Exterior Lighting

IN FEBRUARY 2016 I PURCHASED A 2016 NISSAN AFTER HAVING OWNED MURANOS OR ROGUE FOR ABOUT 9 PREVIOUS YEARS. THE HEADLITE SYSTEM WAS CHANGED TO A LED COMPUTER CONTROLLED SYSTEM. THE HEADLITES WERE NOW VERY FOCUSED WITH NO LIGHT ESCAPING FROM A HEAVY DIRECT CONCENTRATED BEAM. IF THE NORMAL HEADLITES WERE TURNED ON AND DIRECTED T…

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IN FEBRUARY 2016 I PURCHASED A 2016 NISSAN AFTER HAVING OWNED MURANOS OR ROGUE FOR ABOUT 9 PREVIOUS YEARS. THE HEADLITE SYSTEM WAS CHANGED TO A LED COMPUTER CONTROLLED SYSTEM. THE HEADLITES WERE NOW VERY FOCUSED WITH NO LIGHT ESCAPING FROM A HEAVY DIRECT CONCENTRATED BEAM. IF THE NORMAL HEADLITES WERE TURNED ON AND DIRECTED TOWARD THE BACK OF ANOTHER YOU CAN DISTINCTLY NOTICE THE CLEAR AREA FROM THE GROUND UP TO THE HEIGHT OF THE ROGUE'S HOOD. THE REST OF THE LIGHT WOULD APPEAR TO BE TINTED. IF THE HIGH BEAMS WERE TURNED ON YOU WOULD HAVE MORE LIGHT ON THE OBJECT IN FRONT OF THE ROGUE. THE MAIN PROBLEM IS WHEN THE ROGUE IS HEADED DOWN HILL. THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL WOULD BE LIT UP BUT THE AREA DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE ROGUE WOULD BE LIKE A BLACK HOLE ESPECIALLY IF TRAVELING ON AN UNLIT COUNTRY ROAD. AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. I RETURNED TO DEMO THIS CONDITION TO THE NISSAN DEALER WHO CONFIRMED MY FEELINGS ABOUT THE HEADLITES. I THEN REPORTED THE SAME INFO TO NISSAN WHO TOOK MY COMMENTS BUT DID NOT INDICATE WHETHER ANYTHING WOULD BE DONE. I URGE YOU TO INVESTIGATE AS IT IS ANOTHER INDICATION THAT HEADLITES ARE A DEFECT AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED. THANK YOU, THE VEHICLE PERFORMS THE SAME WAY WHETHER STATIONARY, IN MOTION OR ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD BUT IS MOST DANGEROUS ON A DARK COUNTRY ROAD. THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10925082

10,000 miles · Oct 27, 2016
Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED TO RECOGNIZE WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE PASSENGER WOULD HAVE TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE SEAT SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE AIR BAG S…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED TO RECOGNIZE WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE PASSENGER WOULD HAVE TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE SEAT SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS ABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE DEALER PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH SEVERAL TRICKS TO ACTIVATE THE SENSOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 01/06/2017*CT

NHTSA ODI #10919266

Mileage unknown · Oct 10, 2016
SteeringSuspension

WHEN FIRST ACCELERATING AND BEGINS TO TURN VEHICLE MAKES CLACKING / KNOCKING NOISE. THE SERVICE CENTER MANAGER TOLD ME THAT MY CAR IS THE SECOND WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE SALES PERSON TOLD ME THAT MORE THAN 35 ( MADE IN KOREA) SOLD BY HIM ( OR IN THAT DEALER) HAVE THE SAME SITUATION. UNTIL NOW NISSAN DOES'NT HAVE A SOLUTION...!…

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WHEN FIRST ACCELERATING AND BEGINS TO TURN VEHICLE MAKES CLACKING / KNOCKING NOISE. THE SERVICE CENTER MANAGER TOLD ME THAT MY CAR IS THE SECOND WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE SALES PERSON TOLD ME THAT MORE THAN 35 ( MADE IN KOREA) SOLD BY HIM ( OR IN THAT DEALER) HAVE THE SAME SITUATION. UNTIL NOW NISSAN DOES'NT HAVE A SOLUTION...!!! THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED SINCE THE FIRST DAY ...8 MILES...

NHTSA ODI #10915139

5,900 miles · Oct 3, 2016
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkagesStructure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. WHEN IT RAINED OR WHEN THERE WAS MORNING CONDENSATION, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK AUTOMATICALLY. ALSO, THE DOME LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE RED AND YELLOW PASSENGER DOOR AJAR WARNING SENSOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. WHEN IT RAINED OR WHEN THERE WAS MORNING CONDENSATION, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK AUTOMATICALLY. ALSO, THE DOME LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE RED AND YELLOW PASSENGER DOOR AJAR WARNING SENSOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD ESCALATE THE ISSUE AND GET BACK WITH THE CONTACT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,900.

NHTSA ODI #10911263

100 miles · Sep 30, 2016
SteeringUnknown Or Other

WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKING IT MAKES A CLICKING NOISE. THE NOISE CAN ALSO BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT STARTED 2 WEEKS AFTER WE PURCHASED IT. IT'S SIMILAR TO A BROKEN CV JOINT NOISE. THIS IS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE AND THE DEALER STATED "WE DON'T KNOW HOW TO REPAIR IT, BUT IT'S SAVE TO DRIVE." IF ONE DOESN'T KNOW WH…

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WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKING IT MAKES A CLICKING NOISE. THE NOISE CAN ALSO BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT STARTED 2 WEEKS AFTER WE PURCHASED IT. IT'S SIMILAR TO A BROKEN CV JOINT NOISE. THIS IS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE AND THE DEALER STATED "WE DON'T KNOW HOW TO REPAIR IT, BUT IT'S SAVE TO DRIVE." IF ONE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT IT IS, HOW CAN THEY SAY IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE? I'VE CONTACTED NISSAN'S CONSUMER COMPLAINT LINE AND THEY'RE STICKING WITH THE SAME NARRATIVE.

NHTSA ODI #10910833

3,000 miles · Sep 29, 2016
Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ROUGE. THE CONTACT HEARD ABNORMAL NOISES FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE MAKING TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE SUSPENSION. THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILUR…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ROUGE. THE CONTACT HEARD ABNORMAL NOISES FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE MAKING TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE SUSPENSION. THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.

NHTSA ODI #10910487

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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

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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