2016 Nissan Rogue Problems & Owner Complaints

Power Train 175 2 crash 1 injury

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to an unknown dealer where they found no defect with the vehicle. The contact then stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle stalled in traffic and was hit by another vehicle. The air bags deployed upon impact. The contact suffered burns from the air bags as well as minor bruising to various parts of her body. The whereabouts of the other driver were unknown. The contact was…”
NHTSA complaint #11483099, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE, HE HAD EXPERIENCED VARIOUS OF SAFETY FAILURES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE DOOR AND FUEL TANK WOULD OPEN INDEPENDENTLY WHILE PARKED AND NOT IN OPERATION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ONE DAY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN HIS DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF PARK, ROLLED DOWN A HILL, AND HIT A TREE IN HIS YARD. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INITIALLY CALLED RON MARHOFER NISSAN(247 HOWE…”
NHTSA complaint #11360328, 2019 · crash

“Formal complaint against Nissan North America regarding premature CVT transmission failure on a 2016 Nissan Rogue (VIN: [XXX], Case #XXX, XXX with under 54,000 original miles. During a routine check-up, an independent mechanic scanned the vehicle and found hard codes P17F0 and P17S0, indicating severe internal CVT failure and judder defects. Following their advice, I brought the vehicle to Hudson Nissan (Jersey City, NJ) for official diagnosis. The dealer charged a $219.20 diagnostic fee and confirmed total internal failure of the CVT, quoting $7,829.88 plus taxes to replace it. On XXX, Nissan…”
NHTSA complaint #11748936, 2026

Electrical System 124 2 fire

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System). However, a month later, the vehicle failed to start. The contact's husband replaced the battery. The vehicle restarted; however, the message "FEB Malfunction" was displayed and an unknown warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle alarm engaged intermittently. The contact stated that her husband had started the vehicle to warm it up and as he was walking towards the vehicle, he smelled a burning plastic od…”
NHTSA complaint #11497090, 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 liter…”
NHTSA complaint #11478144, 2022 · fire

“All 4 car doors lock and unlock and the trunk lock door (tries yo open) warning comes on”
NHTSA complaint #11733823, 2026

Unknown Or Other 85 2 crash 1 injury

“ON 8/28/2017, I WAS DRIVING ON CALIFORNIA RT. 395 SOUTH WHILE THE RENTAL CAR I WAS IN, NISSAN ROGUE 2016, WENT OFF HIGHWAY INTO THE DESERT ON A SPEED 65MPH. I ENDED UP INJURED, WITH BROKEN VERTEBRA, AND CURRENTLY ON LONG TERM DISABILITY. I WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN A CAR; WAS TAKEN TO BARSTOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. AS I EXAMINE THIS ACCIDENT IN MY MEMORY, I CANNOT RECALL ANY MISTAKES IN DRIVING ON MY PART . ALL OF A SUDDEN, I COULD NOT STEER, SO CAR WENT OFF HIGHWAY. THE OWNER OF THE CAR IS ENTERPRISE RENTAL; THE CAR WAS TOTALED. SINCE THEN, I WAS CONTACTED BY ELCO WHO CONTACTED NISSAN,…”
NHTSA complaint #11080233, 2017 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“WE HAVE HAD 2 PARKING LOT FENDER BENDERS WITHIN 3 MONTHS DUE TO THE FACT THAT NISSAN'S REAR VIEW MONITORING SYSTEM'S USE OF A BACKUP CAMERA IS SO COMPLICATED TO USE AND ITS BLIND SPOT MONITORING DOES NOT FUNCTION UNDER 20 MILES PER HOUR SPEED THAT I DON'T THINK THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN APPROVED AS A FEATURE ON THIS CAR. ADDITIONALLY, THE INTERIOR BACK SEAT HEADRESTS BLOCK ALL WINDOWS THAT WOULD NORMALLY BE USED FOR VISUAL SEARCHING. AS A BUYER, I WAS NOT WARNED THAT THE SYSTEM HAS A VERY MINIMAL USE. IT TOOK TWO ACCIDENTS BEFORE I FOUND ITS LIMITATIONS BURIED IN THE MANUAL. THE SYSTEM IS VERY…”
NHTSA complaint #10971877, 2017 · crash

“The transmission was ….. violently shaking , jerking, hesitating and eventually completely stopped working . The dealer recommended another transmission. In the meantime, we saw that some tranmissions from this car had a recall and vouchers were out to used to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #11724816, 2026

Engine 63 3 crash 1 fire 1 injury

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to an unknown dealer where they found no defect with the vehicle. The contact then stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle stalled in traffic and was hit by another vehicle. The air bags deployed upon impact. The contact suffered burns from the air bags as well as minor bruising to various parts of her body. The whereabouts of the other driver were unknown. The contact was…”
NHTSA complaint #11483099, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“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 liter…”
NHTSA complaint #11478144, 2022 · fire

“Auto was parked in driveway, facing garage (door opened). When I turned on ignition to place car in garage it accelerated without warning. My hard braking had no effect and car went through garage knocking out the back wall and a large portion of cement block foundation.”
NHTSA complaint #11651088, 2025 · crash

Air Bags 61 19 crash 25 injury

“The contact owned a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle crashed into a deer that jumped into the middle of the roadway. During the crash, the vehicle was destroyed, but no air bags were deployed. The driver sustained a concussion, neck and back injury, which later required medical attention. The front passenger sustained a left knee injury, which did not require medical treatment. The daughter, seated in the rear passenger side seat, sustained a concussion, neck and back injury, and was transported from the crash sit…”
NHTSA complaint #11653867, 2025 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, SHE ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKES HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AS SHE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED A CHEST CONTUSION AND WHIPLASH WHILE THE DRIVER SIDE REAR PASSENGER INJURED HIS KNEE AS WELL AS HITTING HIS HEAD ON THE REAR OF THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT. THE OTHER DRIVER HAD A SPRAINED BACK. ALL PARTIES SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WA…”
NHTSA complaint #11330778, 2020 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“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. ALL THE SEAT BELTS IN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE FAILED TO LOCK AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE RECEIVED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER, RADIATOR, AIR VENT, THE COMPRESSOR TO THE AIR CONDITIONER, AND UNDERCARRIAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED ARM, SHOULDER, AND NECK I…”
NHTSA complaint #10870331, 2016 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

Structure 30 2 crash 3 injury

“LAST YEAR I WAS REARENDED WHILE WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN AND MY AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE IMPACT OF THE ACCIDENT WAS HARD ENOUGH THAT MY L-5 VERTEBRAE WAS BROKEN AND DISPLACED A CENTIMETER AWAY FROM SEVERING MY SPINAL CORD. IT DIDN'T OCCUR TO ME UNTIL MY DEPOSITION AND THE LAWYERS WERE ASKING ME WHY THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY THAT THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM. I WAS SITTING STATIONARY ON HWY 80 E IN STATESBORO GEORGIA WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN INTO BABCOCK AND MORE HOME FURNISHINGS WHEN I WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND. THERE IS NO TURN LANE IT'S A 4 LANE HIGHWAY AND I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE WITH MY…”
NHTSA complaint #11162854, 2017 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while attempting to maintain the lift gate open, the lift gate independently lowered and fell down. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the lift gate independently lowered itself, hitting the contact heads. No medical attention was sought. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed as needing the power lift gate struts replaced. In addition, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V219000 (Structure) however, the VIN was not included. The local dealer was cont…”
NHTSA complaint #11682773, 2025 · 1 injury(ies)

“My rear lift gate does not stay in the up position when I open it. It comes crashing down on my head and it’s hit me in the head several times as the lift gate comes down so quickly and abruptly. It’s hit others as well and has hurt them. When the full weight of the lift gate comes down it’s heavy and it hurts. It’s not safe to open anymore. There was a recall issued by the NHTSA placed on the 2016 Rogue for the rear lift gate not staying open due to corrosive parts. Unfortunately my rogue was not included in the recall. My car was purchased in July and the recall was up to January 2016. I…”
NHTSA complaint #11421366, 2021 · 1 injury(ies)

Vehicle Speed Control 24 4 crash 1 injury

“While pulling into a parking slot the vehicle accelerated and crashed thru the front of a medical clinic and into an inner wall. Air bags did NOT deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11439630, 2021 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle at 2 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward. The vehicle jumped the curb, embankment, bushes, and crashed into the building in front. Parts of the vehicle caught onto the bushes, holding the vehicle while still crashing into the building. The air bags did not deploy. The police were not contacted. No police report. There were no injuries. The vehicle was damaged on the front end. The contact received assistance pushing the vehicle back into the parking space. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who…”
NHTSA complaint #11651286, 2025 · crash

“THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY INVOLVED IN TWO SEPARATE ACCIDENTS INVOLVING THE VECHILE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING IN REVERSE . THE FIRST INCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND AFTER REVERSE WAS ENGAGED THE A LOUD WHISTLING SOUND WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE AT FULL THROTTLE EXCELERATED IN REVERSE.”
NHTSA complaint #11063386, 2018 · crash

Steering 23 2 crash 1 fire 1 injury

“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 ELEC…”
NHTSA complaint #11386434, 2020 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“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 liter…”
NHTSA complaint #11478144, 2022 · fire

“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 ,…”
NHTSA complaint #11520221, 2023 · crash

Suspension 22 1 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 ,…”
NHTSA complaint #11520221, 2023 · crash

“This complaint concerns a 2016 Nissan Rogue purchased from a used-vehicle dealership and involves safety-related defects present at or shortly after sale, raising concerns regarding inspection adequacy, disclosure accuracy, and systemic sales practices. Within days of purchase, the vehicle exhibited active water intrusion through the moonroof, interior ceiling stains, mold spotting, and moisture exposure to electronic components. These conditions indicate prolonged or pre-existing water intrusion rather than post-sale wear. Service personnel later advised that the vehicle showed indicators co…”
NHTSA complaint #11712546, 2025

“I noticed my back wheel making a rubbing sound. When I stopped vehicle I noticed the back tire was leaning. Thought it was wheel bearing. Had it replaced and tire still was leaning. After closer inspection the suspension trailing control arms had rusted into causing tire to lean. It was on rear driver side. After inspection the rear passenger was also rusted and the metal was split. My concern is that this has happened to more vehicles like this and tire has broken off causing or could cause injury. I would have not thought a major part of an automobile would rust this quickly.”
NHTSA complaint #11663226, 2025

Seats 18 1 crash 2 injury

“ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT, WHEN SEAT WARMER IS ON BOTH LOW OR HIGH SETTING, RIGHT SIDE OF SEAT GETS EXTREMELY HOT. IT HAS BURNED ME SEVERAL TIMES AND NOW MY HUSBAND WAS BURNED WHEN DRIVING THE CAR FOR 10 MIN. I FEEL LIKE THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD.”
NHTSA complaint #11311990, 2019 · 2 injury(ies)

“I HAVE A 3 SEATER, DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE MIDDLE SEAT SWUNG BACK AND LOCKED WITH THE 3RD SEAT. WHEN THE SEAT LOCKS THERE IS NO SPACE BETWEEN THE SEATS; IF SOME IS SITTING IN THE BACK THE LEGS WILL BE CRUSH DURING A COLLISION. MY 5 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER WAS SEATING IN HER CAR SEAT AND BY A BLESSING OF GOD, SHE WAS ABLE TO RAISE HER LEGS BECAUSE THEY ARE SHORT. THE MIDDLE SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY LOCKED.”
NHTSA complaint #10938372, 2016 · crash

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side seat made an abnormal sound and inadvertently moved while making a turn. The contact stated that she weighed 130 pounds and that the front driver's seat frame had previously been replaced due to a fracture; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the front driver's side seat frame was tightened; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was determined that the front driver's side seat frame was fr…”
NHTSA complaint #11572369, 2023

Seat Belts 17 4 crash 5 injury 2 death

“TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS PARENTS WHO OWNED A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT'S FATHER SUFFERED A DIABETIC SEIZURE. AS A RESULT, HE CROSSED OVER THE MEDIAN AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NEITHER OF HIS PARENTS WERE WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. BOTH PARENTS WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE AND WERE PRONOUNCED DECEASED 36 HOURS LATER. POLICE REPORT NUMBER: 2019-3451 WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED OR I…”
NHTSA complaint #11286385, 2019 · crash · 2 death(s)

“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. ALL THE SEAT BELTS IN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE FAILED TO LOCK AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE RECEIVED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER, RADIATOR, AIR VENT, THE COMPRESSOR TO THE AIR CONDITIONER, AND UNDERCARRIAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED ARM, SHOULDER, AND NECK I…”
NHTSA complaint #10870331, 2016 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“My wife Lois (84) was driving the car. she was alone. The air bags on the passenger side exploded and sprayed her with its contents that appear to me to be deadly and can cause death or brain injury. The explosion caused her to move the car and she was bumped by a vehicle on the drivers side. That damage was very very slight. The big cost was the air bags. I have to pay for that because Allstate would not cover it because they said it was the air bags fault that they do not cover. I think that is correct. While the 7K cost hurts it is nothing compared to what this did to my wife. She is a very…”
NHTSA complaint #11483537, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Fuel/Propulsion System 15

“Vehicle experienced hesitation and intermittent delayed acceleration beginning around 2018, with symptoms progressively worsening over time. In the past week, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began experiencing significant acceleration delay from stops, including engine revving without proper acceleration for approximately 5-10 seconds. In some cases, the vehicle would not accelerate until the engine was turned off and restarted. Vehicle also became unusually loud during acceleration. Independent repair shop retrieved DTC codes P0776 (Pressure Control Solenoid B Performance/…”
NHTSA complaint #11740436, 2026

“In September 2023, my 2016 Nissan started vibrating with noise. It was not shortly after that a warning appeared on the console. The warning, "Chassis Control System Error" caused research as the vehicle worsened. As I was driving, a warning of the brakes shutting down appeared. I returned home in time, and parked the vehicle. The truck was then sent to the mechanic where I was told that the transmission failed. The CVT failed at 83,000 miles. The vehicle is currently at a Nissan dealership service department, while I'm in the process of litigation with Nissan North America, Inc. Nissan offere…”
NHTSA complaint #11590725, 2023

“Nissan knowingly manufactures vehicles with defective transmissions. This has been well documented as it has been the subject of several class-actions suites. Unfortunately, I was unaware of this issue until my own Transmission failed a week ago. Driving, even short distances became very dangerous, as the vehicle would suddenly fail to accelerate or shift into the proper gears.”
NHTSA complaint #11488443, 2022

Service Brakes 15 4 crash 3 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, SHE ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKES HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AS SHE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED A CHEST CONTUSION AND WHIPLASH WHILE THE DRIVER SIDE REAR PASSENGER INJURED HIS KNEE AS WELL AS HITTING HIS HEAD ON THE REAR OF THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT. THE OTHER DRIVER HAD A SPRAINED BACK. ALL PARTIES SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WA…”
NHTSA complaint #11330778, 2020 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“Auto was parked in driveway, facing garage (door opened). When I turned on ignition to place car in garage it accelerated without warning. My hard braking had no effect and car went through garage knocking out the back wall and a large portion of cement block foundation.”
NHTSA complaint #11651088, 2025 · crash

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, as she slowed for a traffic signal, the brakes failed as a result the vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle ahead of her. The contact stated she saw an unknown warning light had illuminated. There was damage to the grill, hood, and front bumper, all needed to be replaced. The other vehicle suffered minor damage to the rear bumper and trunk. The contact stated that her vehicle had to be towed to a collision repair center. The other vehicle was drivable. The contact stated there were no injuries.…”
NHTSA complaint #11489865, 2022 · crash

Visibility/Wiper 14

“ECU go out and cause vehicle to accelerate when brakes is mashed”
NHTSA complaint #11572315, 2024

“Hi I did not wreck my car. This has occurred for over a year. My windshield wipers quit working and then they work sporadically. My husband bought a new motor last year but when we checked it the motor said it was fine so we sent the new one back. I have taken my car to the Nissan dealership but when I got on the road to take it my windshield wipers started working again. I took there anyway and they charged me $160 I still have the receipt. They said they didn't see anything wrong but I honestly think they didn't look. Yesterday I took it to another mechanic Fastlane in Hiram Georgia Brandon…”
NHTSA complaint #11567798, 2023

“vehicle has turned off while driving, and while stopped. Wiper stopped working, windows will sometimes work”
NHTSA complaint #11476823, 2022

Visibility 13

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air conditioning blower became inoperable, and the front windshield could not be defrosted, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. Also, the front driver's side seat adjustment became inoperable, and the seat could not be re-adjusted back and forth. Additionally, the driver's side and passenger’s side view mirrors could not be adjusted electronically or manually. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the electrical connector was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehi…”
NHTSA complaint #11542038, 2023

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the driver's side window was inoperable and failed to go down. The overdrive warning indicator light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where they informed her that the windows needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a case number. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System). The failure mileage was approximately 81,000. The consumer stated that they paid to have the window replaced and that still…”
NHTSA complaint #11483118, 2022

“The contact's wife owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 60 MPH, the panoramic sunroof exploded without incident. The contact's wife pulled over and upon inspection of the vehicle discovered that the sunroof had shattered into several pieces. The contact then slowly drove the vehicle to a dealer where it remained in their possession. The dealer was unable to officially diagnose the failure but speculated that outside elements such as heat may have caused the failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repa…”
NHTSA complaint #11457616, 2022

Exterior Lighting 9

“On [XXX] I was at a stoplight with my children and when it turned green I went to proceed and then I was moving slowly and it wasn't letting me go any specific speed and died in the middle of the road on a busy intersection at that leaving my children and I at risk of being potentially hit by another car, and it was in the evening time something could have happened to us Ladies as I have a [XXX] and a [XXX] and I'm a [XXX]. Mind you my battery was brand new so there was no indications on my dashboard giving me any sign of warnings nor was my Nissan rogue driving any different as I've kept up…”
NHTSA complaint #11680990, 2025

“Both headlights have moisture located on the inside of the glass. Saturated with BIG BEADS of water. Both headlights fogged up so bad they were basically useless. There is no front end damage, car has been well cared for. Lewiston Idaho Nissan dealer could care less. Owner replaced BOTH Headlights at his own expense.”
NHTSA complaint #11509751, 2023

“My 2016 Rogue is now needing its 4th passenger side headlight replaced in 5 years. Each time it is due to a broken seal around the headlight, which allowed water to come in and short circuit the headlight & making the non-bright function null. Brights still work. After taking it to 2 separate local Nissan dealerships, they both concluded it was indeed a faulty headlight / design and both indicated it would be $1600 to replace with a new one. After relaying this info to Nissan Corporate, they said they wouldn't help with their "Goodwill Program" since they'd already done so the last time the h…”
NHTSA complaint #11435899, 2021

Forward Collision Avoidance 9

“This complaint concerns a 2016 Nissan Rogue purchased from a used-vehicle dealership and involves safety-related defects present at or shortly after sale, raising concerns regarding inspection adequacy, disclosure accuracy, and systemic sales practices. Within days of purchase, the vehicle exhibited active water intrusion through the moonroof, interior ceiling stains, mold spotting, and moisture exposure to electronic components. These conditions indicate prolonged or pre-existing water intrusion rather than post-sale wear. Service personnel later advised that the vehicle showed indicators co…”
NHTSA complaint #11712546, 2025

“THERE IS NO BACK UP SOUND, OR ANY WARNING WHEN SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS NEAR ME WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE”
NHTSA complaint #11698510, 2025

“Engine stumbles or even stalls out suddenly on acceleration, often at intersections, and then "forward collision warning sensor malfunction" flashes on the screen. Then, when accelerator is pressed further in an attempt to get the vehicle to move, the engine revs and vehicle lurches forward.”
NHTSA complaint #11591435, 2024

Latches/Locks/Linkages 7

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the hatchback was not working as intended. The contact stated that the hatchback opened correctly; however, the hatchback closed automatically, without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, and the contact was informed that the spindle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11604765, 2024

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the doors failed to unlock with the key fob. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle. The key failed to fold into the key holder and stayed opened. The contact had to use the interior button to open the doors. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V093000 (Electrical System) but failed to prevent the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11522905, 2023

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while attempting to turn the steering wheel to the right or the left, the door locks started clicking with the door ajar warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,850.”
NHTSA complaint #11489939, 2022

Wheels 5 1 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 ,…”
NHTSA complaint #11520221, 2023 · crash

“Spare tire provided with vehicle is incorrect size causing drive train issues which can lead to vehicle locking up and or becoming inoperable.”
NHTSA complaint #11672531, 2025

“I RECENTLY BOUGHT ROGUE IN DECEMBER OF 2016 & WITHIN A MONTH OR SO I STARTED FEELING VIBRATIONS. I TOOK IT TO DEALER & THEY SAID THE WHEEL BALANCE WAS OFF THEY FIXED IT BUT THE VIBRATIONS WERE STILL THERE. I CAN FEEL THE VIBRATIONS DURING RIDE WHEN ON 25MPH, 40MPH & ABOVE, ALSO DURING IDLING ALOT OF VIBRATIONS AND EVEN BRAKING CAUSES VIBRATIONS, I COMPLAINED TO DEALER THEY CHECKED IT & IT WAS STILL VIBRATING & THEY SAID THEY CANT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE ROGUES ARE MADE THIS WAY. I THEN COMPLAINED TO NISSAN NORTH AMERICA & ASKED TO BUY BACK THIS VEHICLE SINCE I DONT FEEL I SHOULD KEEP DRIVING A DEF…”
NHTSA complaint #10967500, 2017

Lane Departure 4

“THERE IS NO BACK UP SOUND, OR ANY WARNING WHEN SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS NEAR ME WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE”
NHTSA complaint #11698510, 2025

“A component in my Transmission failed. I hooked it up to a code reader and it is saying its a solenoid. My car did not experience any warning signs or trouble. It just out if no where decided it wont go into reverse and move and it wont move in drive either. It did this and then after the engine made a noise the check engine light turned on. It is now at a repair shop being looked at. Again this happened out of the blue with no warning signs. I also have only had the car for one year.”
NHTSA complaint #11671902, 2025

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the Blind Spot indicator warning lights failed to operate as needed. The contact then took the vehicle to a dealer where she was informed that the wiring harness was damaged and that the wiring harness needed to be replaced to fix the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System) which she linked to her failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA for further assi…”
NHTSA complaint #11455820, 2022

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 3

“THE ELECTRICAL AND BODY MODULES MALFUNCTION ,THE ENGINE WOULDN'T SHUT OFF, TRIED TO DISCONNECT BATTERY AND IT DIDN'T WORK ,FINALLY AFTER PULLING THE FUSE FOR THE FUEL IT SHUT OFF, BUT COULDN'T START THE ENGINE BACK ON. HAD TO BE TOW TO THE GARAGE AND I WAS TOLD THE WARRANTY ONLY COVER ONE OF THE TWO MODULES THAT WERE BAD. THE TOTAL BILL $1200.”
NHTSA complaint #11355595, 2020

“TAKATA RECALL AIR BAG HAZARDOUS. LIGHT IS ON ON PASSENGER SIDE INDICATING TROUBLE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO LOOSE POWER DURING ACCELERATION WHILE IN MOTION.”
NHTSA complaint #11076472, 2018

“WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT CUT OFF AND A GOT A MESSAGE STATING TO CHECK THE CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM ERROR. IT WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 29, INITIALLY THEY SAID AFTER RUNNING NUMEROUS TEST THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG SO THEY GAVE ME THE KEYS AND AS SOON AS I DROVE OFF IT DID AGAIN, I IMMEDIATELY WENT BACK AND THEY WERE ABLE TO SEE THE MESSAGE . THEY KEPT THE VEHICLE AND CALLED ME TO INFORM ME THAT THEY WOULD BE PUTTING A NEW CONTROLLER IN THE VEHICLE. ON TUESDAY JAN 2 I WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS READY, I PICKED IT UP DROVE HOME WITH NO PROBLEM. ON JAN 3 I DROVE TO AND FROM WORK WI…”
NHTSA complaint #11058391, 2018

Engine And Engine Cooling 2

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping between the lower gears. Additionally, the contact stated that the trunk open warning light was intermittently illuminated while the truck was closed. The contact also stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred, and the contact sta…”
NHTSA complaint #11509736, 2023

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated with the RPM rising. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to respond with the accelerator pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard. The contact stated there was a discrepancy between the speed of the vehicle and the RPM. The contact also stated that the passenger’s side front seat belt failed to restraint the passenger when the…”
NHTSA complaint #11437649, 2021

Equipment 2

“Air conditioner and fan shuts off when driving long distance (50 - 100 miles) then comes back on intermittent.”
NHTSA complaint #11535329, 2023

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE A/C UNIT, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS FIBER GLASS PARTICLES COMING THROUGH VENTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF FIBER GLASS ON THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS, THE REAR SEATS, AND ALSO HER ARTICLE OF CLOTHING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WOODY FOLSOM NISSAN OF VIDALIA, 1609 E. 1ST STREET, VIDALIA, GA 30474 TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CLEANED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS HOWEVER, THE ISSUE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO WAS CONCERNED ABOUT HEALTH ISSU…”
NHTSA complaint #11001454, 2017

Back Over Prevention 1

“THERE IS NO BACK UP SOUND, OR ANY WARNING WHEN SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS NEAR ME WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE”
NHTSA complaint #11698510, 2025

Child Seat 1 1 crash 1 fire 2 injury 1 death

“ON 11/13/19 AT 06:18 A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE SWERVED LEFT, THEN RIGHT, STRUCK A UTILITY POLE HEAD ON AT 30 MPH. DRIVER HAD MINOR ABRASIONS. TWO CHILDREN IN BACK BOTH IN FF CAR SEATS SECURED W LOWER ANCHOR TETHER.*DT*DT*DT*DT*DT*DT*DT*DT*JB*DT REAR PASSENGER SIDE: 2Y2M MALE IN COSCO ALPHA OMEGA ELITE (DOM 5/17/2011) W/ MINOR INJURIES FEW ABRASIONS, BRUISES ON HEAD, BIT TONGUE. REAR DRIVERS SIDE: 4Y0M MALE 42 INCHES (38.5LBS DURING LAST EXAM, APPROX 2 MO. PRIOR) IN BRITAX FRONTIER CLICKTIGHT XE WHOSE 5 POINT HARNESS PULLED AND BROKE THROUGH THE PLASTIC FRAMING OF THE SHELL. 4Y/O INITIALLY CRYING…”
NHTSA complaint #11317879, 2019 · crash · fire · 1 death(s)

Fuel System 1

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle began to shake violently and there was a loud throbbing noise from the engine. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle off the roadway and stopped. The contact turned off the vehicle and waited for approximately 20 minutes before restarting and placing the vehicle in drive(D). The contact stated that the vehicle had gained forward momentum very slowly and hesitated as she depressed the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the following day s…”
NHTSA complaint #11490876, 2022

Tires 1

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that when the spare tire was installed, it caused a rear differential failure to occur with the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear differential needed to be repaired or replaced due to the spare tire being too small for the vehicle resulting in the rear differential failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the matter. The approximate failure mileage was 76,801.”
NHTSA complaint #11480567, 2022