2016 Nissan Rogue body & structure problems

Related recalls

• Recall 16V219000Apr 15, 2016108,503 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.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 26, 2026NYBody & Structure

   My back hatch/ trunk failed out of no where and when I went to go lift it I obviously had not known something spontaneously went wrong I was in my trunk just an hour before with no issues, and it dropped back on me and has since been extremely heavy and doesn't work.

   NHTSA complaint #11767127 · source
2. Filed Aug 25, 2025120,000 miNY1 injuredBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while attempting to maintain the lift gate open, the lift gate independently lowered and fell down. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the lift gate independently lowered itself, hitting the contact heads. No medical attention was sought. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed as needing the power lift gate struts replaced. In addition, the contact related…

   NHTSA complaint #11682773 · source
3. Filed May 12, 20255,000 miPABody & StructureElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that there was water leaking inside the vehicle through the sunroof. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the drain was clogged up. The drain was unclogged; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that her husband had informed her that the vehicle had shut off temporarily, and the rear wheels had locked up temporarily while driving. The contact stated that…

   NHTSA complaint #11660346 · source
4. Filed Mar 10, 2025NYBody & Structure

   Trunk Lift Gate Trunk will not stay open, it slams back shut, causing injury, risk for closed limbs problem has been confirmed with dealership no warning lights or mesages

   NHTSA complaint #11647315 · source
5. Filed Sep 28, 2024NJBody & Structure

   My vehicle began to lose acceleration while driving on a busy highway in NJ. I was able to get off the road and proceeded to drive on side streets. I was temporarily unable to move after stopping at stop sign. Eventually I was able to get the vehicle home. I brought my car to my mechanic. It was established that is was the transmission (CVT). It needed to be replaced.

   NHTSA complaint #11617046 · source
6. Filed Jul 26, 2024178,000 miFLBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the hatchback was not working as intended. The contact stated that the hatchback opened correctly; however, the hatchback closed automatically, without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, and the contact was informed that the spindle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…

   NHTSA complaint #11604765 · source
7. Filed Dec 26, 2023CABody & Structure

   Upon driving the vehicle on the freeway or highway at an accelerated speed, the hood shakes up and down rapidly, and appears as though it could potentially pop open. The hood is locked when driving and there have been no accidents on the vehicle. Nissan has had multiple recalls of their hood latch for the mid-size cars like the Altima and also the Pathfinder, but I believe the Rogue is also affected. I first noticed it in 2020, and it has been this way for a couple of years,…

   NHTSA complaint #11561902 · source
8. Filed Nov 30, 2023170,000 miNCBody & StructureElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, and while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle stalled without warning. Several attempts were needed before the vehicle regained proper functionality. The failure occurred mostly while driving. Several warning lights illuminated intermittently. Additionally, the trunk failed to latch securely. The rear seat belts failed to retract. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11557607 · source
9. Filed May 19, 202398,000 miMDBody & StructureElectrical System

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11522905 · source
10. Filed Mar 15, 2023TNBody & Structure

    The front hood latch seems to be loose and the hood vibrates a lot on the interstate. I am afraid that it is going to open while travelling at high speeds on the freeway.

    NHTSA complaint #11512007 · source
11. Filed Dec 21, 2022CABody & StructureElectrical System

    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 complaint #11498385 · source
12. Filed Oct 19, 2022106,850 miMABody & StructureElectrical System

    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 complaint #11489939 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology