2016 NISSAN ROGUE Electrical System Problems

This complaint concerns a 2016 Nissan Rogue purchased from a used-vehicle dealership and involves safety-related defects present at or shortly after sale, raising concerns regarding inspection adequacy, disclosure accuracy, and systemic sales practices. Within days of purchase, the vehicle exhibited active water intrusion through the moonroof, interior ceiling stains, mold spotting, and moisture exposure to electronic components. These conditions indicate prolonged or pre-existing water intrusion rather than post-sale wear. Service personnel later advised that the vehicle showed indicators consistent with prior water or flood-related damage. The vehicle also demonstrated multiple mechanical and electrical malfunctions affecting safety and drivability. Subsequent inspection determined that handling and pulling issues were not caused by wheel alignment, but by worn sway bar frame bushings and cracked CV axle boots on both sides, indicating suspension and drivetrain deterioration. Noise initially attributed to rear brake issues was later identified as wheel bearing failure after prior evaluations misdiagnosed...

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 repaired. Within a week all lights re-appeared and the vehicle drove poorly, making an unusual noise. I took it to another mechanic, who inspected it and gave me a list of all errors that appeared on the device he used to check the engine.. I brought it back to the dealership and was told Id be given a call when a rental car was available. After another month and a half passed, I brought the car back to the dealership, and dropped it off, without being given a rental replacement. The repair shop claimed that they did not...

This is a supplemental complaint to NHTSA ID #11604939. On October 25, 2025, Passport Nissan in Alexandria, Virginia diagnosed my 2016 Nissan Rogue with fault code P17F1, which indicates a known CVT transmission failure. The technician documented drivability issues including hesitation, slipping, and pulsing during acceleration. The diagnostic sheet recommended full CVT replacement. The dealership submitted a warranty request to Nissan’s Diagnostic Validation Team, and internal documentation shows a full transmission job totaling $6,996.44. Nissan classified the failure as warrantable under goodwill. Despite this, Nissan later offered only a partial valve body repair with a 50/50 cost split and a 3-day deadline. This contradicts Nissan’s own Technical Service Bulletin, which states that if fault code P17F1 returns after reprogramming, the transmission must be replaced. The dealership’s own technician confirmed the failure was warrantable and recommended full replacement. This misrepresentation minimizes a known safety defect and compromises consumer protection. The issue...

I own a 2016 Nissan Rogue. VIN: [XXX] . The transmission system (power train) is malfunctioning, showing fault code P17F1 and symptoms of slipping, delayed acceleration, and a heavy ride. The issue is intermittent but recurring. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety is compromised during highway merging, uphill driving, and stop-and-go traffic. The vehicle hesitates or drags, which could lead to collisions or loss of control in high-speed or congested conditions. Passport Nissan Alexandria confirmed squirrel damage in August 2021, tied to Nissan’s use of soy-based wire insulation. They wrapped the wires with rat tape and recommended cayenne pepper, which I’ve consistently used. Despite these measures, the vehicle now shows signs of electrical instability affecting transmission performance. The original damage was confirmed by the dealership. The current issue has not yet been reproduced by a dealer or independent service center. I have submitted a warranty exception request...

On [XXX] I was at a stoplight with my children and when it turned green I went to proceed and then I was moving slowly and it wasn't letting me go any specific speed and died in the middle of the road on a busy intersection at that leaving my children and I at risk of being potentially hit by another car, and it was in the evening time something could have happened to us Ladies as I have a [XXX] and a [XXX] and I'm a [XXX]. Mind you my battery was brand new so there was no indications on my dashboard giving me any sign of warnings nor was my Nissan rogue driving any different as I've kept up with maintenance and oil changes all of the above. So not only did I have to get out and push my Nissan rogue out of the road my [XXX]...

1. Driver's window stopped working. 2. After seeing similar online complaints about similiar issues with Nissan Rogue's from 2014 to 2017. I traced the issue to a severed wire of the left front door wiring harness; there are several additional wires with cracked insulation and these wires are exposed (see photos). The location is inside the rubber gromet between the car body and the door. The harness appears to be defective though it is not clear if it's a part defect or improper installation at time of manufacture. 3. This appears to be a fire hazard - several wires are exposed due to cracked wiring insulation. 4. (7-21-25) Opened case #[XXX] with Nissan North America Customer Support ("NNA"). 5. (7-22-25) NNA requested that a dealer technician needs to inspect. 6. (7-29-25) Brought vehicle to Chapman Nissan and the dealer technician confirmed the wiring issues (see report) and recommended replacement of...

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

A component in my Transmission failed. I hooked it up to a code reader and it is saying its a solenoid. My car did not experience any warning signs or trouble. It just out if no where decided it wont go into reverse and move and it wont move in drive either. It did this and then after the engine made a noise the check engine light turned on. It is now at a repair shop being looked at. Again this happened out of the blue with no warning signs. I also have only had the car for one year.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that there was water leaking inside the vehicle through the sunroof. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the drain was clogged up. The drain was unclogged; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that her husband had informed her that the vehicle had shut off temporarily, and the rear wheels had locked up temporarily while driving. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat had failed to move as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that an unknown wiring harness was corroded due to the water leak and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the dealer determined that the sunroof needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately...

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the driver's side window was no longer functioning. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the dashboard wiring harness. The contact stated that there was excessive moisture within the driver's side footwell, resulting in electrical failures. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System); the VIN was included, but the vehicle had previously been inspected and it was determined that the repair was not necessary, and the VIN was removed from the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 130,000.

I own a 2016 Nissan Rouge and the AC/ Heat climate control part #275004BB0C has gone out and I have attempted to get it fixed and replaced twice. Climates are too cold or too hot to not have access to working AC/Heat in North Carolina. I have gone all winter with no heat and it has been frustrating to keep warm while operating my vehicle. I have gotten 2 different mechanics to look at the car and I have even gone as far as to change the Thermostate and check all fluids in the engine. Nothing has changed. I believe it is an electrical issue due to the the AC/ Heat climate control part #275004BB0C replaced and having the 2nd part work for only a week to fail again.

- My AC/ Heat Control Unit failed and isn't able to send the signal to turn on heat and is now stuck on cool air. The part # is 2750044BB0C-A. It is in a 2016 Nissan Rouge and has lost connection. - It is a safety concern due to that I am unable to keep warm in harsh cold weather as well as I am unable to unfreeze my windshield so I can proceed with safe driving visibility. The only air blowing is cold air which doesn't mix with cold winter weather. - It has been inspected by a mechanic and he has said that it is an electrical problem because it isn't sending the correct signal to the rest of the AC/Heat unit to perform correctly. -When it was still working it kept going in and out with cold and hot air. Then it finally just stopped working. There...

- The AC & Heater Assembly - Nissan (27210-4BU0A) on my 2016 Nissan Rouge went out and I believe it was the Intake Case Bracket (27751-4BU1A). It isn't helping the cold air and hot air to come in when I turn the dial in my car. - It is a safety due to harsh weather in the winter. It has gotten down to 20 degrees and I have had no heat in my car. - Yes, I took it to the Leith Nissan dealership to get a diagnostic and they told me the whole system needs to be replaced. - No, It has not been inspected by any of those. - The first time I noticed the problem was around January 1st. My heat was going in and out and then all around it started blowing cold air even on the warmest settings. It has been 3 weeks now of...

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair, and the dealer only applied white lithium grease to the electrical connectors. The contact stated that the dealer refused to replace the wiring harness connector and informed the contact that it was not necessary. The contact stated that after the recall repair was performed, the vehicle failed to start. The contact replaced the battery. The vehicle later lost motive power while driving. The contact pushed the vehicle to the side of the road, and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the alternator; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ABS wiring harness, ABS control module, and wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not...

ECU go out and cause vehicle to accelerate when brakes is mashed

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle shut off independently. The vehicle was immediately restarted and operated normally. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on another occasion. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 30,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, and while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle stalled without warning. Several attempts were needed before the vehicle regained proper functionality. The failure occurred mostly while driving. Several warning lights illuminated intermittently. Additionally, the trunk failed to latch securely. The rear seat belts failed to retract. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

While driving home from work, the vehicle's transmission stopped working, resulting in coasting out of traffic and requiring a tow home at night. My safety and the safety of others were at risk. The next morning, the vehicle was towed to the mechanic shop, which confirmed the transmission failed and needs a complete replacement. There was not any warning lights or clear symptoms. In hindsight, there were some slight performance warnings that began about 2 miles prior to failure. The vehicle had a slight hesitation (like driving a car that wasn't warmed up prior to the 1990s or using cheap gas) but it was so slight and not alarming or cause for concern. The following day I was scheduled to drive to San Fransisco, had the failure occurred on I-80, it would have been a dangerous situation. Another safety issue is the radio screen that doesn't work when the outside...

When I am driving my 2016 Nissan Rogue the automobile itself with no others in the vehicle starts unlocking and locking the doors automatically.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air conditioning blower became inoperable, and the front windshield could not be defrosted, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. Also, the front driver's side seat adjustment became inoperable, and the seat could not be re-adjusted back and forth. Additionally, the driver's side and passenger’s side view mirrors could not be adjusted electronically or manually. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the electrical connector was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System) but the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall after the repair was performed. The failure mileage was 70,000.

The driver door lock actuator locked into place and results in not letting the door close properly. According to research this is a known issue for several nissan models. There are no warning signs. Confirmed with dealership.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V093000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel was making an abnormal popping sound and the vehicle was swerving from side to side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,135. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V093000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the doors failed to unlock with the key fob. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle. The key failed to fold into the key holder and stayed opened. The contact had to use the interior button to open the doors. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V093000 (Electrical System) but failed to prevent the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

The power window components are malfunctioning and have failed. The driver side window is moving up and down at random, and the rear passenger side window has failed and is falling down at random leaving window open and will not stay up. This is a huge safety issue, and puts the driver and passengers in the rear all at risk. The vehicle has been checked at Nissan, and confirmed to have motor failure, regulator failure, structural holes in the door panel unoperable and unrepairable. Due to the malfunction and failure of all of these components involved, the recommendation is to replace the entire door. There was previously a warning light, UNKNOWN warning light. This is an electrical issue with malfunctions and I should not be held responsible for this door repair, and safety issue, which is estimated to cost $4,000. Please advise on this defect/safety issue.

Car has a hard time starting mutiple times. Battery is fine and starter is fine.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle is parked after being driven, the vehicle is not able to be started with the key or the automotive starter. The contact stated that to regain power the driver or passenger door was left open for a couple of minutes and shut the door. The contact also stated that the vehicle started with the key after leaving the door open for a few minutes and then the vehicle makes a clicking noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle's starter was reset. Additionally, the contact replaced the battery. The failure has recurred twice since being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,345.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping between the lower gears. Additionally, the contact stated that the trunk open warning light was intermittently illuminated while the truck was closed. The contact also stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred, and the contact stated that the vehicle was failing to start. The vehicle was then towed back to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted, and the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers:...

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked for approximately 5 minutes, she attempted to open the vehicle using the key fob, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact used the key and was able to open the door. The contact stated upon turning the key in the ignition switch, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle remained at the parking lot. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V093000 (Electrical System); however, the remedy was not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as designed. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 95,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the AWD warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and the warning light turned off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where there was no evidence of corrosion, but lithium grease was added after inspecting the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer again where it was diagnosed and determined that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 46,204.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

Driver side blows cold air: the plastic connected to the air mix motor control will damage over time and it's very expensive to replace the air box assembly. It's not safe to drive during winter.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System). However, a month later, the vehicle failed to start. The contact's husband replaced the battery. The vehicle restarted; however, the message "FEB Malfunction" was displayed and an unknown warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle alarm engaged intermittently. The contact stated that her husband had started the vehicle to warm it up and as he was walking towards the vehicle, he smelled a burning plastic odor. The contact's husband then sat in the driver's seat and saw smoke coming from the footwell. The contact's husband then saw flames and immediately exited the vehicle. The contact stated that her husband extinguished the fire with a cloth and snow. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle remained in the parking spot. The contact...

While driving the dash board went blank for 10 second along with a popping noise. Power to the car did not diminish. Also, power seats often fail. Recently the automatic trunk has not been opening properly.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System) by the dealer; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while attempting to turn the steering wheel to the right or the left, the door locks started clicking with the door ajar warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,850.

I drove my car home, turned it off, went into my house to change, went to leave approximately 30 min later and the car wouldn’t start. Brought to Nissan dealership. Who indicated that multiple u1000 codes stored due to no communication with ecm. Burning smell from ecm connector and fans on high. Required ecm. They then further stated ipdm fuses had blackened, ipdm inoper. The ecm was covered by warranty but the ipdm was not covered. Blackening seems to be indicative of burning.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

I am experiencing the same issues stated in the recent recall. My battery is draining fast, there is corrosive liquid on the left front side of my recently purchased vehicle and there is a white residue on the front outer part of the car. There is also corrosive material on the front brake and on the metal parts of the connection to the front left tire.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System) however, the part to the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the front driver’s side window failed to go down while the window button was depressed. Additionally, the front passenger’s side view mirror failed to operate while the button was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where he was informed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the remedy was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

We have a 2016 Nissan Rogue that is under the Recall ID. 22V-024. We have the water damage and that caused the wiring harness to malfunction. Nissan Dealership fixed the Harness problem but not fix the cause of this happening. We are getting water seeping up from the Drivers side floor. I Shop Vac and use a fan to dry it out but the water returns. On the recall letter from Nissan it states in Bold lettering #1 " Please stop driving your vehicle immediately and call Nissan." #2 "Park your vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures."By not fixing the root cause of the problem the harness will malfunction again which could lead to a fire inside the vehicle which is quite a safety issue. Nissan is aware of this problem but is refusing to fix the problem. Nissan Dealership had this vehicle in there possession for...

Fuel gauge wasnt reading that the car was filled up. Then security lights came on in the car. Once the car was turned off, the steering wheel wouldnt lock and the car refused to start. Then random lights came on on the dashboard. You could shift the vehicle out of park and move it. The entire security system was malfunctioning. Vehicle was towed to nearest Nissan dealership in Bloomington, Indiana (where the car broke down). Nissan states it is the Body Control Module (BCM) and that they would not cover it. It is available for inspection at Community Nissan in Bloomington, Indiana. I felt our lives and the lives of others on the road could have been at risk if the vehicle decided to just shut off while we were driving, causing us to lose all power and crash into other drivers on the road.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the driver's side window was inoperable and failed to go down. The overdrive warning indicator light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where they informed her that the windows needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a case number. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System). The failure mileage was approximately 81,000. The consumer stated that they paid to have the window replaced and that still did not fix the issue. Also, Nissan has not returned their calls and has not come up with a way to fix the recall issue yet.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the driver's side front door sensor was faulty and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness was corroded, causing a short circuit to the driver's side front door sensor. The dealer informed the contact that the wiring harness and driver's side front door sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

Power windows don’t work , have issues with my abs causing car not to kick into gear sometimes, battery replacement