2016 Nissan Rogue
Common Problems
Ranked from 197 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
15 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Electrical system failures leading to intermittent power loss or system malfunctions
59complaintsSafety riskElectricalElectrical systems experience intermittent power loss, causing various electronic components to fail or malfunction.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V024000, 23V093000
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Transmission failure leading to power loss
55complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails suddenly, causing the vehicle to lose power and stall.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine stalling and shaking
29complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine stutters, stalls, and shakes while driving, especially at higher speeds or under acceleration.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Power train issues leading to erratic behavior
28complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe vehicle experiences random surges, shudders, and stalls, making it difficult to control.
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Recall Issues
24complaintsSafety riskOtherMultiple complaints about recalls not being addressed in a timely manner, leading to ongoing issues.
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Passenger Airbag Indicator Malfunction
18complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe passenger airbag indicator light turns on intermittently even when the seat is occupied or empty.
Related recalls: 22V024000, 23V093000
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Headlight Malfunction
16complaintsMedium severityOtherHeadlights fail to illuminate properly or go out frequently, reducing visibility during nighttime driving.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Suspension Noise During Turns
6complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe vehicle makes popping noises during sharper turns and when backing out of parking spaces.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Vehicle Speed Control Issues
6complaintsMedium severityOtherThe vehicle experiences sudden loss of speed or fails to maintain desired speed, posing a safety risk.
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Power Train Shuddering
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe vehicle shudders or jerks during acceleration, reducing control and increasing the risk of accidents.
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Steering Noise and Clunking
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringWhen turning, the steering wheel made clicking noises and felt clunky, similar to a broken CV joint.
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Electrical System Warnings
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalVarious electrical system warnings appear, indicating potential underlying issues with the car's electronics.
Related recalls: 22V024000, 23V093000
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Seat Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe front driver's seat malfunctions, moving independently or becoming stuck, posing a safety risk.
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Steering Motor Defect
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering motor fails, causing the steering to become unresponsive and requiring immediate repair.
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Transmission Slippage
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission slips between gears, causing the vehicle to lurch and stutter during acceleration.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.