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#BS-2016-NISROG-5A2F

2016 Nissan Rogue

Based on reports from 735 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
735
Crashes
48
Fires
7
Recalls
7
TSBs
321
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 735 complaints, 48 crashes, 7 fires, and 7 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.6x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

ac heat not working properly

14 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission failure

12 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission slips

11 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

163 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 51K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

111
0–30K
104
30–60K
76
60–90K
61
90–120K
14
120–150K
8
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (111 reports) • Median: 51K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (163 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain163 (22%)
Electrical117 (16%)
Other84 (11%)
Engine64 (9%)
Airbags58 (8%)
Steering23 (3%)
Speed Control23 (3%)
Suspension22 (3%)

2016 Nissan Rogue: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Rogue, with 163 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 51,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 51K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Rogue, with 117 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Rogue, with 64 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Rogue, with 58 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

39
16
43
17
57
18
55
19
79
20
85
21
156
22
106
23
48
24
61
25
6
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Nissan Rogue. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

16V219000Nov 2016

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.

16V244000Jun 2016

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

16V911000Feb 2017

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.

17V663000Dec 2017

SEATS

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."

17V716000Jan 2018

SEATS

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."

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Nissan Rogue is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2016 Nissan Rogue vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

735

Class avg

449

1.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 735 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Nissan Rogue: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Nissan Rogue?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Nissan Rogue is related to the drivetrain, with 163 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Nissan Rogue reliable?
The 2016 Nissan Rogue has 735 complaints, 48 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Nissan Rogue problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Nissan Rogue has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Rogue problems start?
Based on 374 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 51,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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