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2016 Nissan Rogue Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 17 seat belt complaints for the 2016 Nissan Rogue, 3% of its 540 total complaints for the model year. There are 4 crashes and 5 injuries tied to this area, with median failure mileage at 27,250 miles. No related recalls are listed for seat belts.

Seat Belts complaints
17
3% of 540
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
27,250 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

  • Owners report seat belt buckles that fail to lock or click into place, sometimes on the driver side, front passenger side, or third row seats.
  • Some describe the seat belt warning light illuminating even when the belt is buckled, often traced by dealers to an ORS sensor issue.
  • Others report the belt locking mechanism becoming stuck, making it hard to unlock or unbuckle after use.
  • A few owners state the seat belt failed to lock during a sudden pull test or emergency maneuver, in some cases coinciding with a crash.
  • One report describes a seat belt becoming completely stuck and unusable during regular driving, not tied to any accident.

When 2016 Nissan Rogue seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint May 23, 2016, latest May 16, 2026.

2016 Nissan Rogue seat belts complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2016Aug 2018Aug 2019Mar 2020Jun 2021May 2022Jun 2023Nov 2025
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2016 to May 2026; peak Sep 2022 (2).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2016 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by Rogue model year

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

  1. 20101 (0%)
  2. 20113 (1%)
  3. 20124 (1%)
  4. 201312 (2%)
  5. 20147 (2%)
  6. 201528 (5%)
  7. 201617 (3%)
  8. 201711 (2%)
  9. 20185 (1%)
  10. 20197 (2%)
  11. 20204 (3%)
  12. 20214 (1%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20235 (1%)
  15. 20244 (2%)
  16. 20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does the 2016 Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA lists 17 seat belt complaints for the 2016 Nissan Rogue, which is 3% of the 540 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2016 Nissan Rogue?
No related recalls are listed for the seat belt problem area on the 2016 Nissan Rogue in the available data.
At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2016 Nissan Rogue is 27,250 miles.
Have seat belt issues on the 2016 Rogue led to crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 5 injuries associated with seat belt complaints on the 2016 Nissan Rogue.
How does the 2016 Rogue compare to other years for seat belt complaints?
The 2016 Rogue has 17 seat belt complaints (3% share), fewer than the 2015 model's 28 complaints (5% share), but more than most other model years listed.

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.