2016 Nissan Rogue Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 54 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Nissan Rogue, 10% of its 540 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 35,850 miles. Three related recalls cover seat frame welds and corroding liftgate stays, plus 3 crashes and 5 injuries tied to this area.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 54
- 10% of 540
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 35,850 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Hoods and seats reportedly shake or vibrate while driving, with some owners fearing the hood could open on the road.
- Liftgate support struts fail and let the liftgate slowly lower on its own, in some cases striking someone standing nearby.
- Rear middle seats reportedly lock against the third-row seat with no gap between them, raising crush risk for a child in a rear collision.
- Door trim panels and windshield molding detach over time, with owners worried the windshield could come loose while driving.
- Some owners report corrosive residue and liquid near the front brake and tire connection area, linked to a related recall.
- Sunroof drains clog and let water leak into the cabin, with the leak persisting even after the drain is cleared.
When 2016 Nissan Rogue body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 7, 2016, latest Aug 25, 2025.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Nissan Rogue
- 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.
- NHTSA 17V663000Oct 18, 2017Structure & Body4,883 vehicles
Seats
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The recliner joints on the lower seat frame for the rear seats may have improper welds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat frames and replace any defective lower seat frames, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
- NHTSA 16V219000Apr 15, 2016Structure & Body108,503 vehicles
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured July 31, 2013, to January 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear lift gate support stays may corrode due to insufficient anti-corrosion treatment.
Risk: Corrosion of one or both of the rear lift gate support stays could cause a sudden release of pressure. If this occurs, the support stays may break off, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear tailgate stays, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Structure & Body 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 Structure & Body complaints does the 2016 Nissan Rogue have?
- NHTSA lists 54 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Rogue, which is 10% of its 540 total complaints for the model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Nissan Rogue related to Structure & Body issues?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: 17V716000 for improperly welded front passenger seat frames, 17V663000 for improperly welded rear seat recliner joints, and 16V219000 for corroding rear liftgate support stays.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2016 Rogue?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 35,850 miles.
- Have Structure & Body problems on the 2016 Rogue caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2016 Rogue shows 3 crashes and 5 injuries, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2016 Rogue compare to other model years for this problem area?
- The 2016 Rogue's 54 complaints (10% share) are close to 2015's 59 complaints (11%) and 2017's 51 complaints (9%), suggesting this issue was common across several nearby model years.