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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 2021-10

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202612%
202320%
202121%
202043%
201941%
201871%
201781%
201692%
201592%
2014123%
201330%
201210%
201141%
201041%
200931%
200810%

Other parts of the 2016 Nissan Rogue

Transmission and drivetrain
176 complaints
Electrical system
125 complaints
Other or unknown
87 complaints
Engine
65 complaints
Air bags
62 complaints
Body and structure
31 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaints
Vehicle speed control
25 complaints
Steering
23 complaints
Suspension
22 complaints
Seats
18 complaints
Fuel 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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