Are brake problems common on the 2016 Nissan Rogue?

NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2016 Rogue, which is about 3% of the 540 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Nissan Rogue?

No. NHTSA's data for this model year lists no related recalls tied to the brake system.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2016 Rogue?

The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 32,000 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 14,000 miles.

Have brake issues on the 2016 Rogue caused crashes?

NHTSA data tied to this complaint category shows 4 crashes and 3 injuries reported for the 2016 Rogue.

2016 Nissan Rogue Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 18 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Nissan Rogue, about 3% of its 540 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 32,000 miles. Four crashes and three injuries are tied to this category, and no recall covers brakes on this year.

Brakes complaints: 18; 3% of 540
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 32,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report the brakes failing to stop the vehicle in traffic, leading to rear-end collisions at low speeds around 20-35 mph.
Some describe rotors warping at very low mileage, in one case around 14,000 miles, shortly after purchase.
Several owners report front brake pads wearing out early and causing a squealing noise while braking or driving.
Owners describe the vehicle applying the brakes on its own or triggering a brake malfunction warning light with no other vehicles nearby, sometimes during turns or straight-line driving.

When 2016 Nissan Rogue brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 8, 2017, latest Mar 27, 2025.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2017 to Mar 2025; peak Feb 2017 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2016 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Rogue model year

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

20109 (3%)
201117 (5%)
201218 (6%)
20139 (1%)
201413 (3%)
201528 (5%)
201618 (3%)
2017123 (21%)
2018273 (41%)
2019127 (38%)
202033 (22%)
202118 (6%)
20222 (1%)
202317 (2%)
20243 (1%)
20254 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Are brake problems common on the 2016 Nissan Rogue?: NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2016 Rogue, which is about 3% of the 540 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Nissan Rogue?: No. NHTSA's data for this model year lists no related recalls tied to the brake system.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2016 Rogue?: The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 32,000 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 14,000 miles.
Have brake issues on the 2016 Rogue caused crashes?: NHTSA data tied to this complaint category shows 4 crashes and 3 injuries reported for the 2016 Rogue.