2016 Nissan ROGUE - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2016 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD has an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5, which indicates above-average safety features. It scored well in side crash tests with a perfect 5-star rating, as well as a 4-star rating in front crash scenarios. The vehicle also received a 4-star rating for rollover protection. In terms of advanced safety features, the Nissan Rogue comes standard with electronic stability control, giving drivers added peace of mind on the road. Additionally, it offers optional forward collision warning to help prevent accidents. Unfortunately, the car does not come with lane departure warning as a standard feature.

On the downside, there have been 448 complaints reported for the Nissan Rogue, which is relatively high. Additionally, there have been 7 recalls issued for this vehicle, which is a concerning number. It is essential for Nissan to address these issues promptly to ensure the safety and satisfaction of their customers.

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Complaint Count

448

Recall Count

7

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

4/5

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Safety Features

2016 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2016 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

Optional
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

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2016 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2016 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2008 Score 2016 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 4 4
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 4 4
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 3 4

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2008 Score 2016 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 5 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 5 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2008 Score 2016 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating 4 4 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 4 5

Complaints for the 2016 Nissan ROGUE

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"2015 nissan rogue will not accelerate in any gear sporadically. happens once or twice a day. the motor will run and rpm's rev up, but the drivetrain seems to disengage, and momentum is lost. very dangerous situation in traffic, because the car seems to stall out, with no warning to other drivers. we have been to the nissan dealer several times and they say they cannot find a fix until they can "duplicate the issue". as mentioned previously, it happens sporadically."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2025-01-01
Complaint:
"vehicle intermittently drops out of gear/will not engage transmission while in use."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-12-11
Complaint:
"i was driving my car as normal, when i stopped for red light to wait the green light , the car could engage in proper gear . this is automatic transmission i had nothing to do with shift . the vehicle had a delay to engage in the next gear. in order the vehicle to move the rmp had to be raised until 4,000 rpm. on the high way the car couldn't go over 45mph. each traffic light or stop sign i had to wait and push the acceleration pedal very slow otherwise the car would jump. taking to the dealership they said it is transmission issue . i had to pay more than $7,000 just for the new transmission."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-06-04
Complaint:
"driving home on the highway my car begin to rev high, but lose speed, then again when i went to pass in the passing lane, i pulled over for about 5mins, then proceeded to drive, about 2 mins in it started doing it again, but this time it made noises, and was vibrating/shuddering as if something was in the gears, i pulled over and got roadside assistance which in-turn led to the towing of my car to a safe location. once off the flatbed, i went to park my car, it did all the noises and revving once again, but as i placed it in park there was fast clicking sound and the car rolled back (while in park), i then applied the brakes harder then released again, and it began to roll again... once again i applied the brakes, as well as the parking brake and it remained stationary."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2025-02-09
Complaint:
"while driving on a major highway, my newly licensed 16-year-old son experienced shuddering, jerking (slight at first, but progressively worse) and failure to take off from a traffic light. he turned on the emergency flashing lights to alert other drivers, and he was able to take off about 5 seconds later, but the rpms raced sporadically and acceleration stopped working. he drifted into a left turn lane and prayed he would make it across two lanes of active traffic without stopping. my independent service center and our closest dealer confirmed diagnosis (transmission replacement needed) and i had to have it towed to the dealer through my insurance company. no warning lamps or messages appeared prior to this incident. nissan was unwilling to provide any financial assistance or goodwill toward the necessary transmission replacement, although this is a known defect in cvt transmissions. their only action has been service bulletins and a settlement for an extra 24,000 miles beyond the original 60,000. i am fortunate my son was not a casualty of this poor craftsmanship, but i guess since no one has died yet, nissan doesn't have to do the right thing and recall these faulty transmissions. poor customer service and poor vehicles. this is my fourth nissan, and two of them have had transmission issues. i will never buy another. my family is too valuable to risk in one of these experiments."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-03-09
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2016 nissan rogue. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with rear differential failure, all-wheel drive failure, and clutch unit failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the contact stated that she was informed by the warranty company that the part needed to complete the repair was not covered under her warranty. the failure mileage was approximately 76,000."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2025-06-07
Complaint:
"on august 12 2023 on a trip to hershey pa my rogue felt like she was barely stuttering. i was passenger at the time, asked the driver if they felt that and if it was the car or the road because it felt almost like vibrations on uneven road. then the rpm's dropped at highway speed like it needed to downshift, paused just above 2k and popped back up. minutes later the transmission light came on. it continued to happen on and off on the way home and to the airport the following day. i parked her for a week until could get her to the garage (she moved less than 20 miles in that week). taking her to winchester, the stutter became more "vibrant" and distinct happening no less than 12 times in 35 miles. i've never had issues previous to aug 12. the shop said transmission failure. when i brought up the history of cvt issues and asked for additional warranty on the repair (beyond the 12 mos they quoted) . obviously this is a known issue, the dealer makinge feel as if they are trying to ignore it is frustrating."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-12-08
Complaint:
"during highway driving speeds vehicle will suddenly lose power and slow down. pressing accelerator pedal increases rpm but not the speed. with cruise control engaged vehicle will suddenly and abruptly slow down with rpms climbing to 4000. i fear that i will be hit from behind because of suddenly slowing down. also unable to pass vehicles due to loss of power."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2024-01-08
Complaint:
"problem with transmission- sluggish when accelerating very unsafe to drive i obtained diagnostic test from simba automotive- code: p1564-p0841-p17f0 at first there was no warning but after a few more drives warning engine light appeared on dashboard. recommendation is to replace the transmission- cost around 7500 usd"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2025-01-07
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2016 nissan rogue. the contact stated while driving 40 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate and started to jerk and hesitate. the contact stated that the rpm raised quickly, and the speedometer failed to operate as needed. the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact parked at a nearby gas station for an hour before continuing to drive to her destination however, the failure persisted. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the vehicle was diagnosed with needing the transmission to be replaced. the mechanic provided an oil change on the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired and continued to experience the failure. the contact had another independent mechanic to inspect the vehicle at the residence and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 131,000."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-11-06

Recalls for the 2016 Nissan ROGUE

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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.""
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the improperly welded seat back frames may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy:

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat back assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 08, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Component(s) Involved: SEATS
Date of incident: 2017-11-14
Recall:
"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.""
Consequence:
The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.
Remedy:

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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Component(s) Involved: SEATS
Date of incident: 2017-10-18

NISSAN Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

NISSAN ranks 5 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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