KnownCarProblems2016 Nissan Rogue Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 542 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Rogue, most often about the transmission (33% of complaints, typically around 75,000 miles). It is 6th of 20 Rogue model years by number of complaints and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2016 Nissan Rogue problems
Transmission
176 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, transfer case (4-wheel drive), driveline, clutch assembly.
Noticed vehicle was having trouble when intermittent pauses occured while driving on the highway. I was worried about the condition of my car, so limited my driving to close in-town trips until I could get it to the dealership for service. Drove 2 miles yesterday (09/10/20) and it started jutting and is no longer safe…
When moving down highway 289 northbound in frisco, texas at a speed of approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle began to shudder and lose power, and eventually stopped moving while the gas pedal was engaged. For a few minutes I was stuck in the right line and the vehicle would not go into gear. I eventually turned the car…
Electrical
125 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator, horn.
I just bought this SUV 4 weeks ago and the A/C isn't working. I see a lot of other Nissan rogues with the same problem. This is a safety issue since I live in nc and it is 96 outside. I thought I was going to pass out on the way home. Please help me get this issue resolved as I see multiple people have reported this…
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that they pulled the vehicle over and when they attempted to operate the vehicle again, the vehicle failed to regain power. The contact had to get the vehicle…
Other or unspecified
86 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 37,500 miles.
Nissan's intelligent key system automatically locks the car when a door is shut, even though the key is inside. We have had this happens two times this week. Maybe the latest version of their car software? We just got that updated. My wife unlocks all doors, opens passenger car door, puts purse with smart key in…
The heater went out on my Rogue on a very cold morning. It would only blow cold air. This was problematic because of the safety issue in defrosting my windows. I have to drive for work every morning. This greatly concerns mean for the safety of my wife and 3 months daughter. According to research online, this is…
Engine
65 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 69,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
I was just stopped at a red light. While sitting still waiting for the light, my car began to buck. And then the engine light came on. My car only has 68,000 miles on it. I have it serviced regularly. I took it directly to my mechanic and he thinks it's some kind of sensor problem. He reset the sensors and told me if…
Ii purchased a 2016 Nissan rouge on july 9, 2019. From day one I've had issues with the air conditioning unit blowing out hot. When it's 85 degrees outside, the inside of my rouge is as high as 91 degree. There's been no relief after the dealership made several repairs. This seems to be a defect and I think Nissan…
Air bags
62 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensor.
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. The contact sustained a concussion, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed…
There was an accident where the car was hit in the front left drivrs side, damage from the door all the way to the front. Car was pushed quite a few feet into another car. The air bags didn't go off. Head and face made contact with the drivers side window. The other car involved deployed the airbags. Our vehicle was…
Body and structure
31 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 21,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Rogue, but sold the vehicle due to a rodent infestation in the vehicle. The contact then purchased the 2016 Nissan Rogue, but this vehicle also became infested with rodents. The vehicle was taken to davidson ford (18621 US-11, watertown, ny 13601)…
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. While the contact was reversing the vehicle in and out of the garage, a popping noise was heard underneath the front driver's side floorboard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to fenton Nissan of knoxville (4515 clinton hwy, knoxville, tn 37912…
Visibility and wipers
26 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, defroster/defogger/hvac system, glass, side/rear, rearview mirrors/devices.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the contact heard a loud, abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the sound sounded like a gunshot. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home and inspected the vehicle and could not find any damage. The next day…
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, an abnormal, gunshot noise emit from her vehicle without incident. The contact reached her destination and upon initial inspection, she could not find any failures with the vehicle. The next day upon entering her vehicle and…
Speed control
25 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond. Several seconds later the vehicle started performing as intended. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The…
-car has 56,000 miles -a few times over the past few months, it hesitates when accelerating from a full stop -yesterday, it happened a lot, and several times I even pushed the accelerator to the floor, and nothing happened...then it suddenly revved and shot forward after a few seconds. Terrifying. -I researched and…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Nissan Rogue recalls
Electrical: key/sender
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: interior/under dash
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seats
Risk: In the event of a crash, the improperly welded seat back frames may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Seats
Risk: The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 ser
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: support device/strut
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2016 Nissan Rogue
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Rogue?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (176 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles); electrical (125 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles); other or unspecified (86 complaints, typically around 37,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Rogue have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 16, 2023 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Nissan Rogue?
- It is 6th of 20 Rogue model years by number of complaints, with 542 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.