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2014 Nissan Rogue Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 50 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Nissan Rogue, 11% of that year's 440 total complaints. A related recall (16V219000) covers corroding rear liftgate support stays, with a median failure mileage of 60,217 miles.

Structure & Body complaints
50
11% of 440
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
60,217 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Water leaks into the cabin through the sunroof, windshield, side doors, or front visors during rain, sometimes traced to a factory weld.
  • The rear liftgate has closed on its own while open, in one case striking the owner.
  • Rear headrests fail to stay in the adjusted position and slide back down to the lowest setting.
  • The front driver's door has opened on its own while parked, triggering the alarm, especially in cooler weather.
  • Owners report a rear lift gate support stay corroding, matching the condition addressed by recall 16V219000.

When 2014 Nissan Rogue body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 11, 2014, latest Jan 10, 2026.

2014 Nissan Rogue structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2014Jun 2015Sep 2016Aug 2019Jun 2020Nov 2021Jan 2023Jan 2026
50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Jan 2026; peak Jan 2020 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Nissan Rogue

  1. NHTSA 16V219000Apr 15, 2016Structure & Body108,503 vehicles

    Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut

    Nissan 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.

    Risk: 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.

Structure & Body complaints by Rogue model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20071 (100%)
  2. 200841 (10%)
  3. 200947 (15%)
  4. 20106 (2%)
  5. 201115 (4%)
  6. 201215 (5%)
  7. 201336 (6%)
  8. 201450 (11%)
  9. 201559 (11%)
  10. 201654 (10%)
  11. 201751 (9%)
  12. 201832 (5%)
  13. 201922 (7%)
  14. 202017 (11%)
  15. 202124 (8%)
  16. 20223 (1%)
  17. 202320 (3%)
  18. 20249 (4%)
  19. 202511 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA lists 50 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Rogue, which is 11% of the 440 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Rogue related to structure or body issues?
Yes. Recall 16V219000, reported April 15, 2016, covers 2014-2016 Rogue vehicles built between July 31, 2013 and January 16, 2016 whose rear liftgate support stays may corrode. Nissan replaces the tailgate stays free of charge.
At what mileage do structure and body problems typically appear on the 2014 Rogue?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Rogue is 60,217 miles.
Do the structure and body complaints involve crashes or fires?
Of the 50 Structure & Body complaints, NHTSA records show 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries associated with this problem area for the 2014 Rogue.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.