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The 2016 Nissan Rogue is associated with 538 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 7 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 118 reports (22% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 2 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.5l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 27 to 28 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 538 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 7 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Powertrain (118 / 22%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 35 crash / 3 fire / 25 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 27–28 MPG across 2 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Nissan Rogue?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Rogue FWD 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 26 MPG 32 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
Rogue AWD 2.5L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 25 MPG 31 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Nissan Rogue?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 16.900000000000002%
SUV AWD 16.400000000000002%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Nissan Rogue models.
View complete 2016 Nissan Rogue crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Nissan Rogue?

Summary of 538 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
538
Crash Reports
35
Fire Reports
3
Complaints w/ Injury
25
Total Injuries
36

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 118 complaints (1 crash)
Electrical System 56 complaints
Air Bags 45 complaints (14 crashes)
Structure & Body 17 complaints
Engine 14 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2016 Nissan Rogue problems & component breakdown (111 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Nissan Rogue?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #23V093000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
NHTSA Campaign #22V024000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will remove the harness tape and harness covering and replace both connectors and apply white lithium grease to the connectors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B9.
NHTSA Campaign #17V716000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEATS

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2016 Nissan Rogue recalls & campaign history (7 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2016 Nissan Rogue

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Nissan Rogue

How many safety recalls does the 2016 Nissan Rogue have?

The 2016 Nissan Rogue is associated with 7 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 7 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2016 Nissan Rogue?

NHTSA records list 538 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 Nissan Rogue. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 118 filings (22% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2016 Nissan Rogue defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2016 Nissan Rogue?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2016 Nissan Rogue earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

View detailed crash test laboratory breakdown →
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2016 Nissan Rogue get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2016 Nissan Rogue range from 27 to 28 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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