2016 Nissan Rogue Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#6 most-complained of 16 Rogue years
The 2016 Nissan Rogue has a Complaint Index of 67, ranked 6th worst of 16 model years, with 540 complaints and 7 recalls. Owners report the most issues with Transmission & Powertrain (33% of complaints) and Electrical System (24%), giving it a Caution verdict relative to other Rogue years.
- Complaints
- 540
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes / fires
- 35 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 36 / 3
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27.5
- 25.5 city / 31.5 hwy
Top 2016 Nissan Rogue problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in low- and moderate-speed crashes, including one where the vehicle was destroyed but no airbags fired.
- Steering wheel reportedly locked suddenly at highway speed, leading to a loss of control and a front collision.
- Passenger side airbag deployed unexpectedly during a minor hydroplaning incident at low speed.
- Engine reportedly surged or accelerated without driver input, in one case causing an unintended rear-end collision.
- Vehicle stalled unexpectedly during acceleration or while turning, in one case resulting in being struck by another vehicle.
- One vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment while driving, with dashboard warning lights and a temporary loss of power steering reported beforehand.
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 gives the 2016 Rogue a Complaint Index of 67 and ranks it 6th worst out of 16 model years, earning a Caution verdict relative to other Rogue years. Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 33% of its 540 complaints.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Rogue?
- Owners most often report Transmission & Powertrain issues (33% of complaints, median mileage 74,937.5) and Electrical System problems (24% of complaints, median mileage 54,000), based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2016 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2016 Rogue, covering issues including corroded under-dash electrical connectors, improperly welded seat frames, a defective airbag control unit, and corroding rear liftgate support stays. None of these recalls are classified as do-not-drive.
- How does the 2016 Rogue compare to other Rogue model years?
- The 2016 Rogue's Complaint Index of 67 is higher than earlier years like 2010 (13) and 2012 (7), but lower than 2017 (80), 2018 (87), and 2023 (100), which are rated Avoid. Among all 16 years tracked, 2016 ranks 6th worst.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Nissan Rogue?
- The 2016 Rogue is EPA-rated at 27.5 mpg combined (25.5 city / 31.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,350.