2016 Nissan Rogue Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 541 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2016 Nissan Rogue
The 2016 Nissan Rogue shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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7
NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
541
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
35
Crash Reports
3 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Nissan Rogue (7)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Nissan dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Seats
In the event of a crash, the improperly welded seat back frames may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification
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.
Remedy: 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)…
🔧 Seats
The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification
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.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Structure: Body: Hatchback/Liftgate: Support Device/Strut
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.
Remedy: 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.
🔧 Electrical System: Wiring: Interior/Under Dash
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.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Electrical System: Ignition: Anti-Theft: Immobilizer/Proximity: Key/Sender
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…
Remedy: 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….
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Nissan Rogue
Based on 541 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Nissan Rogue — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.
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✅ Best model years: 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Nissan Rogue
Is the 2016 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Nissan Rogue has 7 recall campaigns and 541 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Rogue have?
The 2016 Nissan Rogue has 7 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Rogue?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Nissan Rogue are: Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Nissan Rogue safe to buy?
The 2016 Nissan Rogue has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Rogue should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Nissan Rogue are: 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update.
For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
NHTSA.gov/recalls.