2016 Nissan Rogue: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 741 complaints
741
Total Complaints
51,100mi
Median Mileage
Power Train
Top Issue
48
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
23,000
25th Percentile
51,100
Median Mileage
83,250
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Power Train
164
Electrical System
119
Unknown Or Other
85
Engine
64
Air Bags
59
Steering
23
Vehicle Speed Control
23
Suspension
22
Body
21
Seats
18
Severity Assessment
48
Crashes
7
Fires
49
Injuries
5
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"WHEN AN ADULT PASSENGER IS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, AND THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR WILL REMAIN ILLUMINATED ON SOME OCCASIONS (WITHOUT ANY DISCERNIBLE REASON, SUCH AS SEATING POSITION). SOMETIMES, WHEN THE AIRBAG OFF LIGHT HAS INCORRECTLY ILLUMINATED, THE LIGHT WILL THEN S..."
"I HAD NO REASON TO THINK THAT A NEW CAR ONLY TWO WEEKS OLD WOULD STRAND ME BY THE ROAD. I HAD NO REASON TO BELIEVE THAT UNLIKE ANY OTHER CAR I EVER HAD, I COULD PUT DIESEL IN IT BY ERROR. NISSAN'S CUSTOMER SERVICE IS JUST AS BAD AS DEALING WITH THIS PROBLEM. NO MARKINGS TO PREVENT IT ON CAR OR PU..."
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT'S HEAD STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT LOST THREE TEETH AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE RE..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Power Train
164 complaints
25th: 53,553 mi
Median: 70,902 mi
75th: 97,439 mi
Electrical System
119 complaints
25th: 41,750 mi
Median: 56,067 mi
75th: 87,000 mi
Unknown Or Other
85 complaints
25th: 6,078 mi
Median: 37,500 mi
75th: 66,400 mi
Engine
64 complaints
25th: 32,000 mi
Median: 68,000 mi
75th: 95,000 mi
Air Bags
59 complaints
25th: 12,000 mi
Median: 36,000 mi
75th: 56,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
NY: 66
FL: 65
NC: 50
CA: 47
PA: 38
VA: 35
TX: 35
TN: 34
OH: 26
GA: 25
Who Files Complaints?
2.2%
Original Owners
97.8%
Second+ Owners
Nissan Rogue — Other Years
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Active Recalls (7)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Seats
Campaign 17V716000 | 14/11/2017
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.
Occupant Classification
Campaign 16V244000 | 26/04/2016
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,
Seats
Campaign 17V663000 | 18/10/2017
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.
Occupant Classification
Campaign 16V911000 | 19/12/2016
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.
Support Device/Strut
Campaign 16V219000 | 15/04/2016
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.
Interior/Under Dash
Campaign 22V024000 | 21/01/2022
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 nu
Key/Sender
Campaign 23V093000 | 16/02/2023
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
Extend Your Transmission Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change transmission fluid at manufacturer intervals — not 'lifetime' fluid
- Come to a full stop before shifting from reverse to drive
- Don't ride the brakes on hills — use a lower gear
- Check transmission fluid level and color monthly — dark fluid needs changing
- Address slipping, hard shifts, or delayed engagement immediately
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28