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What 536 owners told NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Rogue Select

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (536)Crash / fire / injury (41)Transmission & drivetrain (175)Electrical system (124)Engine (63)Airbags (61)Body & structure (30)Visibility & wipers (26)Speed control (24)Steering (23)Suspension (22)Seats (18)

124 of 536 complaints match · Electrical system · clear filters · page 2 of 5

Jun 26, 2023Electrical system

The driver door lock actuator locked into place and results in not letting the door close properly. According to research this is a known issue for several nissan models. There are no warning signs. Confirmed with dealership.

NHTSA ODI 11528875

Jun 22, 2023SteeringElectrical system

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V093000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel was making an abnormal popping sound and the vehicle was swerving from side to side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,135. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11528329

Jun 20, 2023Electrical system

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI 11527868

May 31, 2023Electrical system

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V093000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11524639

May 19, 2023Electrical systemLatches & locks

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the doors failed to unlock with the key fob. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle. The key failed to fold into the key holder and stayed opened. The contact had to use the interior button to open the doors. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V093000 (Electrical System) but failed to prevent the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

NHTSA ODI 11522905

Apr 21, 2023Electrical system

The power window components are malfunctioning and have failed. The driver side window is moving up and down at random, and the rear passenger side window has failed and is falling down at random leaving window open and will not stay up. This is a huge safety issue, and puts the driver and passengers in the rear all at risk. The vehicle has been checked at Nissan, and confirmed to have motor failure, regulator failure, structural holes in the door panel unoperable and unrepairable. Due to the malfunction and failure of all of these components involved, the recommendation is to replace the entire door. There was previously a warning light, UNKNOWN warning light. This is an electrical issue with malfunctions and I should not be held responsible for this door repair, and safety issue, which is estimated to cost $4,000. Please advise on this defect/safety issue.

NHTSA ODI 11518296

Apr 16, 2023Electrical system

Car has a hard time starting mutiple times. Battery is fine and starter is fine.

NHTSA ODI 11517296

Mar 28, 2023Electrical system

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle is parked after being driven, the vehicle is not able to be started with the key or the automotive starter. The contact stated that to regain power the driver or passenger door was left open for a couple of minutes and shut the door. The contact also stated that the vehicle started with the key after leaving the door open for a few minutes and then the vehicle makes a clicking noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle's starter was reset. Additionally, the contact replaced the battery. The failure has recurred twice since being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,345.

NHTSA ODI 11514164

Mar 1, 2023Engine & coolingElectrical systemEngine

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping between the lower gears. Additionally, the contact stated that the trunk open warning light was intermittently illuminated while the truck was closed. The contact also stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred, and the contact stated that the vehicle was failing to start. The vehicle was then towed back to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted, and the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V093000 (Electrical System) and 22V024000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was not yet made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

NHTSA ODI 11509736

Mar 1, 2023Electrical system

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked for approximately 5 minutes, she attempted to open the vehicle using the key fob, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact used the key and was able to open the door. The contact stated upon turning the key in the ignition switch, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle remained at the parking lot. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V093000 (Electrical System); however, the remedy was not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

NHTSA ODI 11509765

Feb 28, 2023Electrical systemEngine

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as designed. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 95,000.

NHTSA ODI 11509446

Jan 9, 2023Electrical system

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the AWD warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and the warning light turned off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where there was no evidence of corrosion, but lithium grease was added after inspecting the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer again where it was diagnosed and determined that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 46,204.

NHTSA ODI 11500894

Jan 6, 2023Electrical system

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI 11500451

Dec 21, 2022Electrical systemBody & structure

Driver side blows cold air: the plastic connected to the air mix motor control will damage over time and it's very expensive to replace the air box assembly. It's not safe to drive during winter.

NHTSA ODI 11498385

Dec 12, 2022Electrical systemFire

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System). However, a month later, the vehicle failed to start. The contact's husband replaced the battery. The vehicle restarted; however, the message "FEB Malfunction" was displayed and an unknown warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle alarm engaged intermittently. The contact stated that her husband had started the vehicle to warm it up and as he was walking towards the vehicle, he smelled a burning plastic odor. The contact's husband then sat in the driver's seat and saw smoke coming from the footwell. The contact's husband then saw flames and immediately exited the vehicle. The contact stated that her husband extinguished the fire with a cloth and snow. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle remained in the parking spot. The contact stated that the recall remedy failed to resolve the issue. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

NHTSA ODI 11497090

Dec 6, 2022Electrical system

While driving the dash board went blank for 10 second along with a popping noise. Power to the car did not diminish. Also, power seats often fail. Recently the automatic trunk has not been opening properly.

NHTSA ODI 11496185

Nov 9, 2022Electrical system

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11492933

Oct 20, 2022Electrical system

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System) by the dealer; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI 11490143

Oct 19, 2022Electrical systemLatches & locks

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while attempting to turn the steering wheel to the right or the left, the door locks started clicking with the door ajar warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,850.

NHTSA ODI 11489939

Oct 13, 2022Electrical system

I drove my car home, turned it off, went into my house to change, went to leave approximately 30 min later and the car wouldn’t start. Brought to Nissan dealership. Who indicated that multiple u1000 codes stored due to no communication with ecm. Burning smell from ecm connector and fans on high. Required ecm. They then further stated ipdm fuses had blackened, ipdm inoper. The ecm was covered by warranty but the ipdm was not covered. Blackening seems to be indicative of burning.

NHTSA ODI 11489161

Oct 12, 2022Electrical system

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11488906

Oct 12, 2022Electrical system

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI 11489024

Sep 26, 2022Electrical systemBody & structure

I am experiencing the same issues stated in the recent recall. My battery is draining fast, there is corrosive liquid on the left front side of my recently purchased vehicle and there is a white residue on the front outer part of the car. There is also corrosive material on the front brake and on the metal parts of the connection to the front left tire.

NHTSA ODI 11486414

Sep 26, 2022Electrical system

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System) however, the part to the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11486428

Sep 20, 2022Electrical system

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the front driver’s side window failed to go down while the window button was depressed. Additionally, the front passenger’s side view mirror failed to operate while the button was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where he was informed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the remedy was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

NHTSA ODI 11485475

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