general problems of the 2016 Nissan Rogue - part 1

Both doors on the driver side have quit locking and sometimes unlock by themselves. This is scary.

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 has been confirmed by a dealership technician, documented in service records, and submitted to Nissan’s internal warranty team. The vehicle experienced hesitation and loss of power during acceleration, which posed a safety risk while driving. This reflects a broader pattern of concealment and avoidance of full liability for transmission failures across Nissan vehicles. I request that NHTSA investigate this matter as a potential safety defect and deceptive repair practice. The component is available for inspection upon request, and all documentation has been submitted to the virginia attorney general’s consumer protection section and I am prepping for other filings.

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] had to steer and I about got ran over and that's jeopardized in my life and then my kids wouldn't have had a mother thank god people jumped off their bicycles to help me. Then people the gas station tried to jump me but they're jumper cables and they said your battery is completely dead and I said that's not possible because I have a brand new battery as of a couple weeks ago just for the simple being that I'm responsible and I replace things when it's past the time and needs to be replaced. So my friend drove all the way up to us went across the street to autozone and bought a brand new battery and put it in then car started right up and was back to normal. But after the girls and I got home and went to bed we got up did our normal daily routine and got in the car to go do some errands and I pull out of my neighborhood and then boom I did it again and I was stuck in the middle of traffic on [xxx] . Three officers had to block off traffic then battery wouldn't hold a charge with that brand new battery three batteries later and an alternator we'll see what happens now information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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 hazzard - several wires are exposed due to cracked wiring insulation. 4. (7-21-25) opened case #55381708 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 left front door wiring harness. The part, #24125-4ba0d, is on national backorder. 7. (8-4-25) nna rep, rhonda, indicated that nna would not be able to provide out-of-warranty assistance. When I pressed further if she had reviewed the photos, she would not acknowledge having them on file and was evasive. Rhonda threatened to terminate the call with in response to my questioning. Given the resistance, I ended the call. Note: it felt like nna outsources these cases. 8. There were no dashboard warning lamps or sounds noting any wiring issue. 9. Note: there was a previous recall by Nissan that was associated with wiring in 2022.

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 find any further problems. The vehicle still makes a noise when accelerating and is beginning to smell of smoke.

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.

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 the source. Wheel bearing degradation is a progressive condition consistent with pre-existing mechanical wear. Additional defects included keyless entry and ignition errors, electrical shorts affecting interior systems, malfunctioning lift-gate controls, and crash-sensor irregularities occurring during rain and highway driving. These conditions created an unreasonable risk of impaired braking response, electronic failure, or loss of vehicle control. The vehicle was represented as inspected, safe, and reliable at the time of sale. However, the defects manifested immediately and required repeated repair attempts during the warranty period, resulting in significant loss of use.

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.

- 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 harsh and cold weather with no heat to keep me warm when driving to my job or anywhere.

- 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 was no sound or bangs to indicate it was finally broken. I just knew when I put the setting to heat it was not giving me hot air it was coming out as cool or really cold air.

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.

Following up on original report: 11628730. The ignition key can be removed while the vehicle is in drive, creating a serious risk of unintended vehicle rollaway, which could result in property damage, injury, or death. This occurs every time the vehicle is in drive. Follow-up request: I have received no response to my original report. I am formally requesting that this issue logged in NHTSA’s safety defect database reviewed and investigated as a potential safety defect addressed with a recall or safety advisory if the defect is confirmed additional information: no accidents have occurred yet, but the safety risk is high. I am willing to provide additional documentation or demonstration of the defect if required.

I own a 2016 Nissan Rogue. VIN: knmat2mv5gp681531. 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 to Nissan consumer affairs and executive consumer affairs and requested a full diagnostic review. No warning lamps appeared prior to the failure. The symptoms began in early 2024 and have occurred multiple times since. The fault code was retrieved using an obd-ii scanner. This issue reflects a broader manufacturer vulnerability tied to material choices that attract rodents and create long-term electrical risk. Documentation includes a timestamped facebook post and a dealership confirmation.

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 repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.

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 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.

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

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 temperature is hot, it flashes so bright, and it is so distracting that I put a postcard in front of it to dim the strobe effect. The dealership said I need to replace the computer but it was safe to drive. This vehicle has been well maintained and has approx 121k miles. The link to the repair estimate from the mechanic stopped working after I declined the $9000 cost. So I cannot provide that. The vehicle was towed back to my home, and it is parked in my driveway until I figure out what to do.

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. The contact had not experienced a failure. 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 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 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 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 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 regular key and was able to open the door. The contact stated 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 nor 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 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 contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping between the lower gears and that the trunk open warning light was intermittently illuminated while it was closed. The contact also stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. 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 failures persisted, and the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The VIN was included in both NHTSA campaign numbers: 23v093000 (electrical system) and 22v024000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not yet made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

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.

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 stated that the recall remedy failed to resolve the issue. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

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. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received 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.