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2016 Nissan Rogue Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2016 Nissan Rogue, 5% of its 540 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 48,000 miles. No related recall covers this area. Spontaneous sunroof shattering and window/defroster failures are the most reported patterns.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
26
5% of 540
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
48,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Sunroofs reportedly shatter or explode spontaneously while driving or parked, with no impact involved.
  • Sunroofs are also reported to leak water into the cabin during rain or on stationary vehicles.
  • Power windows, especially on the driver's side, fail to go up or down consistently.
  • Front windshields reportedly ice up or fog on the inside during cold weather, and the defroster or blower motor fails to clear them, creating a visibility hazard.
  • Water intrusion under the dashboard onto the front floorboard has been reported alongside windshield frosting complaints.
  • Some owners report windshield damage occurring when the rear-view mirror detached from its mount.

When 2016 Nissan Rogue visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 18, 2016, latest May 12, 2025.

2016 Nissan Rogue visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2016Nov 2017Apr 2019Jan 2021Mar 2022Aug 2022Jan 2024
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2016 to May 2025; peak Mar 2022 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2016 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Rogue model year

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

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 20084 (1%)
  3. 20092 (1%)
  4. 20102 (1%)
  5. 20112 (1%)
  6. 20123 (1%)
  7. 20137 (1%)
  8. 201417 (4%)
  9. 201534 (6%)
  10. 201626 (5%)
  11. 201712 (2%)
  12. 201810 (1%)
  13. 20194 (1%)
  14. 20204 (3%)
  15. 202112 (4%)
  16. 20221 (0%)
  17. 202355 (8%)
  18. 202441 (20%)
  19. 202579 (43%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are visibility and wiper complaints on the 2016 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA lists 26 complaints in this area for the 2016 Rogue, making up 5% of its 540 total complaints that year.
Is there a recall for windshield or window issues on the 2016 Nissan Rogue?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to Visibility & Wipers for the 2016 Rogue.
At what mileage do these visibility problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 48,000 miles.
What's the most common visibility complaint on the 2016 Rogue?
Sample complaints most often describe sunroofs shattering without impact and windows or windshield defrosters failing, which owners say create visibility hazards.
Have these visibility issues caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2016 Rogue.

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.