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2016 Nissan Rogue: recalls and problems

7 recalls and 540 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

7recalls
540complaints
35crashes reported
3fires reported
36injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train173 · 32%
  • Electrical System122 · 23%
  • Unknown Or Other87 · 16%
  • Engine63 · 12%
  • Air Bags54 · 10%
  • Structure30 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control25 · 5%
  • Steering23 · 4%
  • Suspension22 · 4%
  • Seats18 · 3%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other

My back hatch/ trunk failed out of no where and when i went to go lift it i obviously had not known something spontaneously went wrong i was in my trunk just an hour before with no issues, and it dropped back on me and has since been extremely heavy and doesn't work.

Power Train

While driving the car, it seemed to slip into neutral. we took it to the dealer who does all our maintenance on the car and was told we needed to replace the transmission. the cost would be 6046.45 plus tax. the car is 10 years old, but only has 58,714 miles on it. we contacted nissan consumer affairs, and they only told us that the car is outside the extended warranty of 7 years nissan offered as part of the class a

Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Fuel/Propulsion System

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. it clears after the engine restarts and works normally until it happens again. it is very random, no correlation to heat/cold or time driving. this has been happening since the car passed thr 50k miles. it never happened before.

Unknown Or Other

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the sunroof drainage system became clogged, preventing water from draining properly. as a result, rainwater leaked into the vehicle's interior. the vehicle and affected components are available for inspection upon request. how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? during rainstorms, water entered the v

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2016 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Rogue. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.