2016 Nissan Rogue reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Nissan Rogue — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 750
- 439 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 167 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 48 reported crashes · 49 injuries · 5 deaths · 7 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#627
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
+528
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 2014-2018
+453
median 298 complaints in 596 records
Top component share
22%
Power Train: 167 complaints
What owners report fails — 2016 Nissan Rogue
- POWER TRAIN 167
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 122
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 85
- ENGINE 64
- AIR BAGS 60
7 recalls on record for the 2016 Nissan Rogue
- NHTSA 23V093000 · 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IM Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing t
- NHTSA 22V024000 · 2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER Corrosion in the electrical connector can result in power window/seat failure, all-wheel-drive warning light illuminatio
- NHTSA 17V716000 · 2018 · SEATS In the event of a crash, the improperly welded seat back frames may increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 16V911000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, incre
- NHTSA 17V663000 · 2017 · SEATS The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2016 Nissan Rogue
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Nissan Rogue units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Nissan Rogue reliable?
NHTSA has 750 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Nissan Rogue and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (167 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Nissan Rogue units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Rogue?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (167), electrical system (122), unknown or other (85), engine (64). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Nissan Rogue?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.