With 6 recalls and 533 complaints, the 2016 Nissan Rogue rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

533

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

16V9110002016-19-12

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.

If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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17V7160002017-14-11

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."

In the event of a crash, the improperly welded seat back frames may increase the risk of injury.

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17V6630002017-18-10

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."

The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.

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16V2190002016-15-04

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.

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.

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22V0240002022-21-01

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Rogue vehicles. The electrical connector for the under dash harness may corrode due to water and salt intrusion from the driver's side foot well.

Corrosion in the electrical connector can result in power window/seat failure, all-wheel-drive warning light illumination, battery drainage, and electrical connector damage that increases the risk of a fire.

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23V0930002023-16-02

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.

Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Nissan Rogue's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 533 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train117

02Electrical System56

03Unknown Or Other51

04Air Bags45

05Structure17

533 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Nissan Rogue Fuel Economy

27–28mpg combined

25-26city

31-32hwy

$1,550-$1,600/yr

Fuel economy for the 2016 Nissan Rogue ranges from 27 to 28 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Rogue FWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

28mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean

Rogue AWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

27mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

25 city31 hwy~$1,600/yr7/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Nissan Rogue

39States

25%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 38 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

3,61411%

FLFlorida

2,9959%

PAPennsylvania

1,7595%

CACalifornia

1,7245%

NYNew York

1,4784%

DEDelaware

1,4324%

MOMissouri

1,3374%

GAGeorgia

1,2864%

AZArizona

1,2534%

ILIllinois

1,2464%

NCNorth Carolina

1,1443%

NJNew Jersey

1,0283%

DCWashington DC

1,0073%

OHOhio

9943%

MDMaryland

9663%

TNTennessee

9383%

NHNew Hampshire

7402%

COColorado

6862%

MNMinnesota

6122%

MA608

MI546

OK511

RI502

CT464

NV431

OR379

IN367

WA360

WI340

LA285

NE241

AR240

NM240

HI208

UT207

VA202

KY189

SC185

AL181

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

Buying a 2016 Nissan Rogue?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2016 Nissan Rogue a good car to buy?

The 2016 Nissan Rogue has its strengths and its watch-outs. 6 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report power train as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Nissan Rogue?

There are 6 documented recalls for the 2016 Nissan Rogue. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Nissan Rogue?

You'll get between 27 and 28 MPG combined from the 2016 Nissan Rogue, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2016 Nissan Rogue?

Out of 533 owner complaints, power train issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.