2016 Nissan Rogue Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2016 Nissan Rogue, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 54,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “electrical contacted” (13% of reports).
- 125electrical system complaints
- 54,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Electrical contacted: mentioned in 16 of 125 complaints (13%)
- Wiring harness: mentioned in 11 of 125 complaints (9%)
- Side window: mentioned in 10 of 125 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 53 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 125 complaints, 2 a fire.
Nissan Rogue electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 10 | 19% | — |
| 2025 Rogue | 7 | 4% | — |
| 2024 Rogue | 23 | 11% | 50,000 |
| 2023 Rogue | 57 | 8% | 40,000 |
| 2022 Rogue | 21 | 9% | — |
| 2021 Rogue | 62 | 21% | 9,409 |
| 2020 Rogue | 32 | 21% | 20,000 |
| 2019 Rogue | 62 | 18% | 8,000 |
| 2018 Rogue | 94 | 14% | 17,500 |
| 2017 Rogue | 73 | 12% | 30,000 |
| 2016 Rogue | 125 | 23% | 54,000 |
| 2015 Rogue | 82 | 15% | 39,918 |
| 2014 Rogue | 68 | 15% | 47,000 |
| 2013 Rogue | 65 | 11% | 63,131 |
| 2012 Rogue | 42 | 13% | 55,000 |
| 2011 Rogue | 52 | 14% | 81,150 |
| 2010 Rogue | 32 | 11% | 80,500 |
| 2009 Rogue | 26 | 8% | 75,989 |
| 2008 Rogue | 45 | 10% | 80,000 |
| 2007 Rogue | 1 | 100% | 82,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
From time to time the accelleration hesitates. I have to press the accelerator very deeply before the car starts moving. Usually it happens when the car reaches a complete stop and takes off. It clears after the engine restarts and works normally until it happens again. It is very random, no…
All 4 car doors lock and unlock and the trunk lock door (tries yo open) warning comes on
My vehicle is included in the correct year range and shows the same symptoms as NHTSA ID Number: 16V911000. The airbag light is also on and I am worried that it will not operate properly in an accident. I contacted the local Nissan Dealer and they said there were no recalls on this vehicle. They…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Nissan Rogues have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 125 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2016 Nissan Rogue (23% of the 542 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Nissan Rogue electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 54,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2016 Nissan Rogue?
The most frequent phrase is “electrical contacted”, in 16 of 125 complaints, followed by “wiring harness” (11).
Other 2016 Nissan Rogue problems
- Power Train problems (176)
- Engine problems (64)
- Air Bags problems (62)
See all 2016 Nissan Rogue problems or electrical system problems across all Rogue years.