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2016 Nissan Rogue: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Rogue years.
541 owner complaints, most about power train. 7 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 Rogue?The 2016 Nissan Rogue has 541 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Rogue years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the Rogue?
Across the 20 Rogue model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2007) to 1,072 (2015). With 541 complaints, the 2016 Rogue sits above the model's median of 336.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 Rogue
seats
Campaign 17V716000Nissan 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."
air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Campaign 16V244000Nissan 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.
seats
Campaign 17V663000Nissan 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:sensor:occupant classification
Campaign 16V911000Nissan 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.
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structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut
Campaign 16V219000Nissan 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.
electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Campaign 22V024000Nissan 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.
electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender
Campaign 23V093000Nissan 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Rogue. See the full Rogue owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Rogue listings typically run $12,189–$20,410.
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