2016 Nissan Rogue
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 540 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 19 Rogue model years with reports.
Of the 2016 reports, 35 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 36 people were injured and 3 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical system, ignition, anti-theft, immobilizer/proximity, key/senderFeb 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.
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.
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.
Campaign 23V093000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiring, interior/under dashJan 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.
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.
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.
Campaign 22V024000 on NHTSA.gov
SeatsNov 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."
In the event of a crash, the improperly welded seat back frames may increase the risk of injury.
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 on NHTSA.gov
SeatsOct 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."
The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.
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 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, sensor, occupant classificationDec 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.
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.
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 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, sensor, occupant classificationApr 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.
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.
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.
Campaign 16V244000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, body, hatchback/liftgate, support device/strutApr 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.
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.
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 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: steering
23 reports, newest first. Show all
Steering, Suspension, Dec 4, 2024
1) While the car is in a gear OTHER than park, the key is able to be fully and completely removed from the ignition. 2) SIGNIFICANT rollaway risk and in direct violation of § 571.114 Standard No. 114; Theft protection and rollaway prevention. 49 CFR 571.114. Specifically subsection 5 (S5) 3) No 4) NO 5) No issues noticed, no warnings, lights, or other indications.
Steering, Electrical system, Jun 22, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V093000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel was making an abnormal popping sound and the vehicle was swerving from side to side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,135. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Jun 3, 2023
My door act is shaking under the hood of my truck it’s vibrating really bad when I turn on my AC it’s really loud vibrate really really bad it might be the climate controll it’s really bad o jus bought this truck a few month months ago and it really vibrate and shake very bad
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, May 3, 2023, crash
VIN : [XXX] Phone number : [XXX] Name: [XXX] EMAIL ADDRESS: [XXX] Incident: I have made a report earlier regarding my Nissan Rogue 2016 , the VIN is mentioned earlier. It’s been a safety issue driving the car as it becomes very hard to control ( LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL) , Loss of electrical features such as USB PORT , bad noise from the speakers when playing songs as there is a water drainage from the panorama roof ! The car been reported to Abbotsford Nissan local dealership, spoke with Nissan also about the issue and no action was taken … as I’m a nurse , today I was driving to work , the car started to act weird while I was driving caused me to lose control while driving and there tire did hit the side of the road.. causing it to be more misaligned. It's been reported to the local Nissan dealership as well as Nissan customer care that the car is unsafe to drive INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Steering, Other or unspecified, Dec 6, 2022
Last week - while I was driving the power steering went midway - I had to swerve from an on coming car and it took both me and my step father to gain control . I took it to a mechanic and He noted it was the power steering motor was defective and needed to be replaced . I bought this car on or about 2019 or 2020 and it only has 34, 000 miles - should be noted after a heavey 3 day rain this problem occured . I called Nissan and because of the recall they told us to drive it to Nissan which is a distance away - only to address the recall. I noted to them that the car was in a state "Not safe to drive " - I got an email from them proof of ownership - and they wanted us to pay for tow for diagnosis ? The motor obviously is effected from this recall - or it should be listed. I made several phone calls to Nissan USA - and emails . NO avail . this is dangerous and costly repair 2400 dollar estimate repair. Thank you Joseph Kelley repuntzle42@hotmail.com Joseph Kelley or Rebecca fitzgerald
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Sep 8, 2022
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.
Steering, Aug 27, 2022
When making a left turn the car lost power and the steering wheel jerked to the right (it was all split second). It regained power right after losing power. Also a few days before the steering lost power, my radio went off and came back on right after...like it rebooted itself automatically. The radio has done this a few times. I'm VERY afraid and concerned that my car will catch on fire one day.
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Aug 8, 2022, fire
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.
Steering, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jul 29, 2022
I have a 2016 Nissan Rogue and my steering wheel was making a squeaking noise when turning… then was told it was the backing plate… then the tailgate door button doesn’t work. My navigation touchscreen doesn’t work. I get a burning wire smell in the car and my leg area gets really hot, as if I have the heater on. When I go over 45 the car shakes more like vibrating feeling when I press the brakes.. when someone get in or out my key alarm goes off saying no key in car.. please help I just got this car in December
Steering, Electrical system, Visibility/wiper, Jul 5, 2022
When using the vehicle air system, I will have window malfunctions, wiper malfunctions, and battery malfunctions, while driving. My car has shut off while driving because of the recall. I need a resolution as this is incredibly dangerous.
Steering, Suspension, May 26, 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would shudder while driving 60 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed however, no issues were found. The failure reoccurred while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel was shaking whenever he depressed the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where an unknown repair was completed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10.
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Aug 17, 2021
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.
Steering, Jan 4, 2021, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE S FWD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CURVE OF THE ROAD. ONCE THIS OCCURRED, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE CAUSING THEM TO END UP IN FRONT COLLISION WITH AN EIGHTEEN WHEELER. THE AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED TOTALED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES ON THE ENTIRE RIGHT SIDE OF THEIR BODY AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NEEDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC STATED THAT IT SEEMED AS IF THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING HAD FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. *DT*JB
Steering, Sep 20, 2020
THE CAR ALWAYS SEEM TO FEEL AS IF IT NEEDED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. I UNDERSTAND IT NEEDS A CONTROL ARM, WHICH WAS NEVER FIXED BACK IN 2019 WHEN I BROUGHT IT. THE CAR MIGHT HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT BEFORE I BROUGHT IT... I DIDN'T HAVE ANY ACCIDENTS WITH THIS CAR.
Steering, Nov 5, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. WHEN STARTING, STOPPING, AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND PASSENGER SEAT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VESTAL BUICK GMC (900 NC-66, KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284, (336) 996-5780) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TIRES WERE UNEVENLY WORN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ASHEBORO NISSAN (1635 E DIXIE DR, ASHEBORO, NC 27203, (336) 625-2500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN A IDLE ADJUSTMENT WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 366373323. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO TSB NUMBER: NTB15-048A. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,240.
Steering, Structure, Oct 20, 2019
THE BACK TRUNK WHEN OPENING HAS A HORRIBLE SCREECHING NOISE AND IS NOT SMOOTH OPENING. JUST BOUGHT THIS AS A USED CAR SO I'M SURE NOT IF I MISSED A PRIOR RECALL. ALSO THE STEERING WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL AT A SLOW SPEED MAKES A LOW GROANING NOISE
Steering, Jan 17, 2018
MY VEHICLE SHOT DOWN AT A STOP LIGHT. AFTER RESTARTING IT THREE TIMES, IT STARTED. THEN A FEW YARDS AWAY I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND AS I DID THE VEHICLE PULLED ACROSS THE ROAD TO THE LEFT LANE. I THEN REGAINED CONTROL OF IT.
Steering, Apr 25, 2017
5,000 MILES. WHEN YOU TURN STEERING WHEEL I FEEL VIBRATIONS AT MY FEET THAT CORRESPOND TO THE DIRECT ACTION OF THE TURNING WHEEL. THIS HAPPENS DRIVING AND STILL. CAR HAS BEEN TO DEALOR 4 TIMES, AND WAS INSPECTED BY NISSAN CORPORATE. AT THE TIME CORPORATE CHECKED VEHICLE IT WAS NOT MAKING THE COMPLAINT. THEY REPLACED SOME PARTS - BOOT PREVIOUSLY WHICH ONLY FIXED FOR A FEW WEEKS. THE FEELING IS ESPECIALLY DETECTABLE WHERE YOU WOULD NORMALLY PUT YOUR LEFT FOOT. DRIVING STRAIGHT DOES NOT MAKE THE FEELING HAPPEN.
Steering, Seats, Jan 10, 2017
BRAND NEW 2016 ROGUE PURCHASED 12/29/2016 AFTER HAVING FOR 24 HOURS IT BECAME OBVIOUS THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS WELL AS THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS. THIS OCCURS IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUTTING THE CAR IN REVERSE OR PARK AS WELL AS WHEN DRIVING. IT IS NOT A STRONG SHAKING BUT A CONSTANT VIBRATION AND AFTER DRIVING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME BEGINS TO IRRITATE MY HANDS. THE DEALER AND SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT IS NORMAL AND THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Oct 10, 2016
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...
Steering, Other or unspecified, Sep 30, 2016
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.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Sep 9, 2016
WHEN I TURN TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT MY VEHICLE MAKES A POPPING AND CRACKING NOISE SOUNDS LIKE THE WHEEL IS GOING TO FALL OFF.THIS CAR WAS BRAND NEW NO MIKES TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WAS SCARED TO DRIVE IT TO NORTH CAROLINA THE STATED IT WAS THE STRUTS AND IT WOULD TAKE 1 WEEK BEFORE THE PART WOULD BE IN AND GAVE ME A RENTAL AT NISSN WESLEY CHAPEL I TOOK IT ON AUGUST 16TH NO ONE CALLED ME I RETURNED ON THE 22 THEY STATED THIS ISN'T THE FIRST CAR LIKE THIS I CALLED CONSUMER REPORT AND THEY SAID THEY ARE AWARE OF THE SITUATION AFTER CALLING NISSAN BACK BUT THEY ASSURE ME I CAN STILL DRIVE THE CAR I STATED NOPE AND THE MECHANIC CALLED ME ON THE 23 AND STATED WE CALLED CORPORATE OR ETC AND SOMEONE WILL BE OUT THEY DON'T HAVE A TIME FAME I TOLD HIM THEY CAN TAKE THE CAR BACK AND GIVE ME ANOTHER VEHICLE I WAS CALLED ON THE 8TH AND THEY STATED THE SAME THING THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE REPLACED THE STRUTS OR ETC BUT AFTER A WEEK IT MAKE THE SAME NOISE THEN I ASK FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE IN WHICH THEY OFFERED BUT ONCE I FOUND A CAR THEY CAME BACK TO TELL ME OOH YOU HAVE NO EQUITY SO THEY CAN'T DO IT THEY WAS GONNA BUY MY CAR AND RESTART EVERYTHING BUT THEY WILL BUY MY CAR FOR LESS AND SORRY BUT BASICALLY TO DO WHAT I NEED TO AFTER STATING I WOULD DO THE LEMON LAW I HAVE A BRAND NEW CAR I PURCHASED ON THE 6 NOT TO MENTION WE PURCHASED 2 CAR FROM THERE WITHIN 2 WEEKS TO BE SCREWED WITH THE ROGUE
Steering, Wheels, Other or unspecified, Jul 26, 2016
I BOUGHT MY NISSAN ROGUE JUNE 25, 2016 AND TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE IT BEGAN TO MAKE A CLICKING NOISE AT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL OR STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT BUT THEY CANNOT TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG AND THEY HAVE STATED THAT ITS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH NISSAN NORTH AMERICA AND THAT I WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL NISSAN NORTH AMERICA GIVES THEM DIRECTION ON HOW TO FIX IT. I HAVE CONTACTED CONSUMER'S AFFAIRS AND NISSAN NORTH AMERICA AND AM AWAITING A CALL BACK FROM THEM AS WELL. EVERY TIME I TURN LEFT OR RIGHT THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE WHICH CAN BE HEARD FROM THE BACK AND PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 800 MILES ON IT WHEN THE NOISE STARTED.