2016 Nissan Rogue
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 429 |
| 2009 | 320 |
| 2010 | 282 |
| 2011 | 361 |
| 2012 | 317 |
| 2013 | 606 |
| 2014 | 433 |
| 2015 | 545 |
| 2016 | 537 |
| 2017 | 588 |
| 2018 | 662 |
| 2019 | 331 |
| 2020 | 147 |
| 2021 | 268 |
| 2022 | 240 |
| 2023 | 647 |
| 2024 | 168 |
| 2025 | 168 |
| 2026 | 26 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
31% of complaints: power train — 168 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY23% of complaints: electrical system — 122 distinct reports on file.
FIRE12% of complaints: engine — 64 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Auto was parked in driveway, facing garage (door opened). When I turned on ignition to place car in garage it accelerated without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250327
11% of complaints: air bags — 60 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A VIOLENT CAR ACCIDENT. OTHER VEHICLE'S AIRBAGS DID DEPLOY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230905
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BUMPER OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180716
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A TIRE DETACHED FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE AND STRUCK THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BUMPER OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE TIRE THEN SLID UNDERNEATH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20160523
4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 23 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY INVOLVED IN TWO SEPARATE ACCIDENTS INVOLVING THE VECHILE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING IN REVERSE .
NHTSA ODI report, 20180117
SAFETY TIMELINE
Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.
Campaign 16V244000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured July 31, 2013, to January 16, 2016.
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.
Campaign 16V219000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc.
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.
Campaign 16V911000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 17V663000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The vehicles have front passenger seat frames that may be improperly welded.
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.
Campaign 17V716000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 22V024000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 23V093000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2016 Nissan Rogue — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (168 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (122 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (64 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 16V244000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V219000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V911000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V663000 (seat belts, seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V716000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V024000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V093000 (electrical system) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2016 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Nissan Rogue is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Rogue?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Rogue have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.