2016 Nissan Rogue Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2016 Nissan Rogue has a complaint index of 78, ranked 5th worst out of 19 model years, and is rated Avoid. NHTSA lists 540 complaints, 7 recalls, and 3 deaths, with transmission and powertrain issues making up 33% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 78/100
- #5 of 19 Rogue years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 540
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 35
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 36
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27.5
- 25.5 city / 31.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 36 / 3
Top 2016 Nissan Rogue problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain176 (33%)
- Electrical System132 (24%)
- Other89 (16%)
- Engine86 (16%)
- Airbags61 (11%)
- Structure & Body54 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires26 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers26 (5%)
- Steering23 (4%)
- Brakes18 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in multiple crashes at various speeds, sometimes leading to head injuries against the steering wheel or windshield.
- A rear middle seat locked back against the third-row seat during a rear-end collision, leaving no space to protect a child in a car seat.
- One owner reported the engine revving loudly and the vehicle lunging forward into a curb and building despite braking.
- Another owner described sudden full-throttle acceleration in reverse after shifting out of park, resulting in a collision.
- A steering wheel reportedly locked suddenly at highway speed while rounding a curve, causing a front collision with a truck.
- Seat belts reportedly failed to lock or tension properly during crashes, contributing to occupant injuries.
2016 Nissan Rogue recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V093000Feb 16, 2023Electrical System712,458 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender
Nissan 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.
Risk: 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.
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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
- NHTSA 22V024000Jan 21, 2022Electrical System664,779 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Nissan 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.
Risk: 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 mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B9.
- NHTSA 17V716000Nov 14, 2017Structure & Body210 vehicles
Seats
Nissan 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."
Risk: 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 1-800-647-7261.
2016 Nissan Rogue fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25.5 MPG
- Highway
- 31.5 MPG
- Combined
- 27.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,350
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2016 compared with other Rogue years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Nissan Rogue reliable?
- NHTSA data ranks the 2016 Rogue 5th worst out of 19 model years with a complaint index of 78, and it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Rogue years.
- What problems does the 2016 Nissan Rogue have?
- Transmission and powertrain issues account for 33% of complaints, followed by electrical system problems at 24% and engine issues at 16%. Median mileage at failure for transmission complaints was 74,937.5 miles.
- Does the 2016 Nissan Rogue have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2016 Rogue, covering airbags, electrical connectors, seat frame welds, and rear liftgate support stays. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2016 Rogue compare to other years?
- The 2016 model's complaint index of 78 is higher than most earlier Rogue years like 2010 and 2012, which earned Best verdicts, but slightly lower than 2017 and 2018, which are also rated Avoid.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Nissan Rogue?
- The EPA rates the 2016 Rogue at 27.5 mpg combined, 25.5 mpg city, and 31.5 mpg highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,350.