2016 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 86 engine complaints for the 2016 Nissan Rogue, 16% of its 540 total complaints for the year. Owners most often report sudden unintended acceleration, stalling, and jerking/shuddering, with a median failure mileage of 68,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Engine complaints
- 86
- 16% of 540
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 68,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration from a stop or while parking, sometimes ending in a crash with airbags failing to deploy.
- Some report the vehicle stalling without warning when the accelerator is pressed, including while making turns in traffic.
- Several describe jerking, shuddering, or vibrating while driving, with the check engine light coming on in some cases.
- One owner reported the engine catching fire while driving, accompanied by dashboard warning lights and a loss of power steering feel.
- Cold-weather owners describe the engine needing to idle for several minutes before the vehicle can be driven above a low speed.
- One owner reported hesitation when accelerating from a stop, followed by a delayed surge forward.
When 2016 Nissan Rogue engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 21, 2016, latest Aug 24, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2016 Nissan Rogue
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Rogue model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2016 Nissan Rogue have?
- NHTSA lists 86 engine-related complaints for the 2016 Rogue, which is 16% of the 540 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Nissan Rogue engine problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2016 Rogue?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 68,000 miles.
- What kind of engine problems do 2016 Rogue owners report?
- Owners most commonly describe sudden unintended acceleration, unexpected stalling, and jerking or shuddering while driving, with one report of an engine fire.
- How does the 2016 Rogue compare to other Rogue years for engine complaints?
- The 2016 Rogue's 16% share of engine complaints is lower than 2010 (35%), 2013 (27%), and much lower than 2022 (73%) and 2023 (57%).