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2016 Nissan Rogue Electrical system Problems

Complaints
125about this part
Share
23%of 543 total for the year
Median mileage
54,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 125 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Nissan Rogue, 23% of the 543 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 2016 Nissan Rogue stalled suddenly while my daughter was driving it at 25 MPH. After 3 days of investigation it turns out the wiring harness had not been properly secured and the casing wore off from rubbing up against the car, causing a short that cause a failure of the electronic control module. Had this happened at high speed, she could have been killed.”

NHTSA complaint #11351346, filed 2020-08, 40,000 miles

“Clogged sunroof drains have cause the cabin of the car to get a lot of water. Condensation/water buildup on the interior of windshield is constantly occurring causing my ability to see out the windshield to be almost impossible. Little electrical issues have been happening, such as turn signal bulbs going out. The vehicle now has a very moldy/mildew smell that's probably killing my lungs.”

NHTSA complaint #11386638, filed 2021-01, 80,000 miles

“2016 Nissan Rogue, I have taken in twice for the passenger door warning light being on, that the door is open , but the door is closed, they said they fixed it, the first time it did last long then 2 ,months ago I took it in again, they said they fixed, but now it is back in again 10/28/ 2020 and it is going to cost me again for them look at it, this is with the car in motion going down the street”

NHTSA complaint #11366930, filed 2020-10, 51,000 miles

“I just bought this SUV 4 weeks ago and the A/C isn't working. I see a lot of other Nissan rogues with the same problem. This is a safety issue since I live in nc and it is 96 outside. I thought I was going to pass out on the way home. Please help me get this issue resolved as I see multiple people have reported this same issue. And I can't shell out thousands of dollars for five years until it's paid off.”

NHTSA complaint #11340961, filed 2020-07, 54,000 miles

“First the check engine light and the slip indicator (or traction control) light for the vehicle dynamic control would come on and off while driving both on the highway and other roads. Then one day, I went to start my car and all of the dashboard lights began flashing and it wouldn't start. We bought jumper cables and jumped it but it still wouldn't start the next day. So I bought a new battery and it worked for about a week. …”

NHTSA complaint #11395599, filed 2021-02, 99,000 miles

Related recalls

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261019%
202584%
20242411%
2023588%
2022228%
20216221%
20203221%
20196218%
20189514%
20177412%
201612523%
20158215%
20146815%
20136511%
20124313%
20115315%
20103211%
2009268%
20084510%

Other parts of the 2016 Nissan Rogue

Transmission and drivetrain
176 complaintsOther or unknown
87 complaintsEngine
65 complaintsAir bags
62 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsSeats
18 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Nissan Rogue

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology