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
- 542
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2016: 542 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 429 |
| 2009 | 320 |
| 2010 | 282 |
| 2011 | 362 |
| 2012 | 318 |
| 2013 | 610 |
| 2014 | 438 |
| 2015 | 552 |
| 2016 | 542 |
| 2017 | 599 |
| 2018 | 667 |
| 2019 | 336 |
| 2020 | 152 |
| 2021 | 289 |
| 2022 | 262 |
| 2023 | 726 |
| 2024 | 210 |
| 2025 | 190 |
| 2026 | 49 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
33% · 177 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Electrical system
23% · 125 reportsMost commonly citing horn and alternator/generator/regulator.
Show complaint excerpts
From time to time the accelleration hesitates. I have to press the accelerator very deeply before the car starts moving. Usually it happens when the car reaches a complete stop and takes off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-24
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Engine
12% · 64 reportsShow 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, 2025-03-27
Also filed under Service brakes
Air bags
11% · 62 reportsMost commonly citing front passenger.
Show complaint excerpts
Airbags did not deploy in a violent car accident. Other vehicle's airbags did deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-05
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, 2018-07-16
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, 2016-05-23
Also filed under Seat belts
Structure
6% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016Complaint volume 542 complaints filed for this model year.
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2016-06-10Air bags16V244000 Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.
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2016-11-18Structure16V219000 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.
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2017-02-13Air bags16V911000 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.
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2017-12-06Seat belts, seats17V663000 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.
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2018-01-08Seats17V716000 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.
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2022-09-23Electrical system22V024000 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.
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2023-08-30Electrical system23V093000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Nissan Rogue — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 177 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 125 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 64 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V244000 · Air bags
- Recall 16V219000 · Structure
- Recall 16V911000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V663000 · Seat belts, seats
- Recall 17V716000 · Seats
- Recall 22V024000 · Electrical system
- Recall 23V093000 · Electrical system
Other years of this model
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- 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 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Rogue have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.