2016 Nissan Rogue problems and complaints
Owners have filed 539 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Rogue. The most-reported areas: Power Train (176), Electrical System (125), Unknown Or Other (86).
Key takeaways
- 539 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 35 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 36 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 176 | 33% |
| Electrical System | 125 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 86 | 16% |
| Engine | 63 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 61 | 11% |
| Structure | 30 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 5% |
| Steering | 23 | 4% |
| Suspension | 22 | 4% |
| Seats | 18 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 17 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-08
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 to...
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-24
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...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-21
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 reques...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.