2016 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2016 Nissan Rogue, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 68,000 miles.
- 64engine complaints
- 68,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 45%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 33 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 64 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Nissan Rogue engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 10 | 19% | 3,640 |
| 2025 Rogue | 13 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Rogue | 66 | 31% | 32,222 |
| 2023 Rogue | 291 | 39% | 56,966 |
| 2022 Rogue | 136 | 56% | 58,500 |
| 2021 Rogue | 52 | 18% | 4,514 |
| 2020 Rogue | 8 | 5% | 32,228 |
| 2019 Rogue | 17 | 5% | 2,476 |
| 2018 Rogue | 57 | 9% | 24,000 |
| 2017 Rogue | 70 | 12% | 21,000 |
| 2016 Rogue | 64 | 12% | 68,000 |
| 2015 Rogue | 56 | 10% | 40,000 |
| 2014 Rogue | 53 | 12% | 61,323 |
| 2013 Rogue | 104 | 17% | 72,500 |
| 2012 Rogue | 43 | 14% | 80,000 |
| 2011 Rogue | 45 | 12% | 79,393 |
| 2010 Rogue | 46 | 16% | 69,192 |
| 2009 Rogue | 30 | 9% | 82,500 |
| 2008 Rogue | 36 | 8% | 94,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2016 Nissan Rogue. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the engine seized. In addition, when the gear shift lever was shifted to reverse(R), the vehicle failed to…
My check engine light came on spring of 2025 and my Rogue was losing speed from 80mph to 50mph on the intersate with the RPM's shooting up to 5-6. On 5/30/2025, I paid $800 to get the intake manifold sensor replaced. A few months later in October of 2025, engine light came back on and was having…
Within one month of purchase, the vehicle had been switching out of the Drive gear, and making an unusual noise. The check engine light, and many others appeared on the dashboard. I brought the vehicle to the dealership within the 1 month post purchase, (no warranty) and was told that It was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Nissan Rogues have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about engine for the 2016 Nissan Rogue (12% 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 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 68,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 2016 Nissan Rogue problems
- Power Train problems (176)
- Electrical System problems (125)
- Air Bags problems (62)
See all 2016 Nissan Rogue problems or engine problems across all Rogue years.