2016 Nissan Rogue Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 543 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 Nissan Rogue, 2% of the 543 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have been pulled over twice now because of passenger headlight out, and also the license plate lights out. When I went to replace bulbs both lights were in working order. The headlight was working when I first started driving. It quit while in motion. The license plate light quit working on a different occasion and I am not 100% sure if it worked when I first started to drive. I was pulled over and given a ticket. The next day I went to nearest auto parts store and purchased new bulbs. When I went to replace both bulbs they were both working. …”
NHTSA complaint #11405438, filed 2021-03, 68,000 miles“Both Headlights on low beam do not light up road infront of you although they used to no problem, the regular headlights are so dim it is almost impossible to see without having high beams on. However driving with high beams puts headlights directly in the eyes of oncoming traffic.. improper lighting is dangerous! When driving at night, I must use highbeams or you can not see far enough ahead to confirm nobody walking on side of road and road ahead is clear. This started occurring at approx.. 40,000 miles, my last rogue never had this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11437008, filed 2021-10“Both headlights have moisture located on the inside of the glass. Saturated with BIG BEADS of water. Both headlights fogged up so bad they were basically useless. There is no front end damage, car has been well cared for. Lewiston Idaho Nissan dealer could care less. Owner replaced BOTH Headlights at his own expense.”
NHTSA complaint #11509751, filed 2023-03“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated she saw moisture located inside the passenger’s side headlight that caused the bulb to be blown. The contact stated the headlight warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and had the headlight assembly replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure with the driver’s side headlight. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11455656, filed 2022-03, 65,000 miles“My 2016 Rogue is now needing its 4th passenger side headlight replaced in 5 years. Each time it is due to a broken seal around the headlight, which allowed water to come in and short circuit the headlight & making the non-bright function null. Brights still work. After taking it to 2 separate local Nissan dealerships, they both concluded it was indeed a faulty headlight / design and both indicated it would be $1600 to replace with a new one. …”
NHTSA complaint #11435899, filed 2021-10Related service bulletins
- 10235698Apr 5, 2023HEADLAMP, FOG LAMP, OR REAR COMBINATION LAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10138264Apr 20, 2018FOG LAMP AND/OR HEADLAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended to add Fog Lamps and modify one step in the flow chart on page 3. No other changes have been made. Please discard…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2016 Nissan Rogue
176 complaintsElectrical system
125 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Nissan Rogue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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