2016 Nissan Rogue: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2016 Nissan Rogue: 7 recalls, 542 owner complaints and up to 28 mpg combined.
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Recalls
7 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #16V219000 · 2016 · 108,503 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear tailgate stays, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V244000 · 2016 · 3,296,947 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan altima, nv200, leaf, sentra, and pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan nv200 taxi, Infiniti qx60, qx60 hybrid, and q50 hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan rogue and Infiniti q50, 2015-2016 Nissan murano, murano hybrid, and Chevrolet city express, 2014-2015 Nissan pathfinder hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti jx35 vehicles. In these…
Why it matters: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet city express owners will be notified by general motors. Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit (acu) and ocs electronic control unit (ECU) in altima, maxima, murano, rogue, and sentra vehicles, and replace the ocs ECU in leaf, nv200, nv200 taxi,…
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V911000 · 2016 · 757 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect occupant classification system (ocs) electronic control unit (ECU) May have been installed in the front passenger…
Why it matters: If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag May deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the ocs software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017.
Seats, Seat belts Vehicle recall #17V663000 · 2017 · 4,883 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Seats Vehicle recall #17V716000 · 2017 · 210 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the improperly welded seat back frames May increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat back assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 08, 2018.
Electrical Vehicle recall #22V024000 · 2022 · 664,779 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2016 rogue vehicles. The electrical connector for the under dash harness May corrode due to water and salt intrusion from the driver's side foot well.
Why it matters: Corrosion in the electrical connector can result in power window/seat failure, all-wheel-drive warning light illumination, battery drainage, and electrical connector damage that increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will remove the harness tape and harness covering and replace both connectors and apply white lithium grease to the connectors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022.
Electrical Vehicle recall #23V093000 · 2023 · 712,458 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 rogue and 2017-2022 rogue sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key May collapse into a folded position while driving.
Why it matters: Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags May not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 3 mention a fire, 36 injuries and 3 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (176): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (70), warning light on (44), stalls / loses power (43).
- Electrical (125): the most common themes are electrical failure (68), warning light on (31), door / lock issues (24).
- Other / unknown (86): the most common themes are noise or vibration (16).
- Engine (64): the most common themes are warning light on (24), stalls / loses power (23).
The 2016 Nissan Rogue has 542 owner complaints, ranking #6 of 21 Rogue model years for complaints (1.6× the average Rogue year). Complaints peaked in 2022 (110 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 51,100 miles. Neighboring years: 2015 (553 complaints, 9 recalls), 2017 (599 complaints, 5 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 32 | 28 | Regular |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 31 | 27 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recalls for the 2016 Nissan Rogue. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2016 Nissan Rogue problems?
Owners have filed 542 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (176), electrical (125), other / unknown (86).
What gas mileage does the 2016 Nissan Rogue get?
EPA ratings run up to 28 mpg combined (2.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2016 Nissan Rogue repair manual?
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