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severe Owners of the 2016 Nissan Rogue have filed 21 NHTSA complaints about the body, typically surfacing around 40,300 miles at roughly $1,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See body across all vehicles →
| Model year | body complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 Rogue | 14 |
| 2014 Rogue | 20 |
| 2015 Rogue | 33 |
| 2016 Rogue (this page) | 21 |
| 2017 Rogue | 20 |
| 2018 Rogue | 9 |
| 2019 Rogue | 7 |
| 2020 Rogue | 5 |
Among the 16 model years of Nissan Rogue in our records for body problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
Corrosion of one or both of the rear lift gate support stays could cause a sudden release of pressure. If this occurs, the support stays may break off, increasing the risk of injury.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver s
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver s
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗NISSAN; VIBRATION AND/OR NOISE WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with AWD (All-Wheel Drive) or 4WD (4-Wheel Drive). This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and PARTS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The 2016 Rogue has two chronic structural issues that show up repeatedly in the complaint record.
Rear liftgate failure. The liftgate struts fail without warning, causing the gate to crash down suddenly. Owners report it striking them in the head, face, and neck. Some say it happens while they're trying to hold the gate open; others describe it dropping on their head as they close it. One owner has had it hit family members multiple times. A dealership repair ran $1,246 for two struts. Nissan issued a recall (Campaign 16V219000) related to corrosive strut parts, but didn't include all 2016 Rogues in it. Nissan will not evaluate or fix out-of-warranty vehicles for the same issue.
Hood latch loose or faulty. Multiple owners report the hood vibrating and fluttering at highway speeds (45–70 MPH), looking like it will open. They've pulled over repeatedly to check that it's latched, and they reduce speed out of fear. Nissan told one dealer this is a known design defect affecting multiple 2016 Rogues with no permanent fix—tightening the hood is temporary. No recall exists for the Rogue, even though Nissan has recalled the hood latch on other models.
Other reported failures include a sunroof that burst open while driving, rodent entry through HVAC ducts, door handles and latches detaching, and widespread vibration in the cabin.
Same Nissan Rogue body reports on nearby years: 2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2017
The rear liftgate support struts fail to hold the gate open. Gate independently lowers or crashes down, striking occupants in the head and neck. No warning lights. Some owners report it happens suddenly without prior warning; others note it occurs while attempting to hold the gate open. Related to NHTSA Campaign 16V219000 for corrosive parts in strut assemblies. Nissan initially excluded some VINs from the recall and will not evaluate out-of-warranty vehicles at manufacturer expense.
When: 76,000–120,000 miles reported; one owner reported it occurring from purchase onward in 2016
Symptoms owners cite: Gate crashes down without warning; Gate won't stay open when manual force applied; Gate strikes owner or occupants in head or face; Manual operation required; automatic function lost; No warning lights or alerts
Repairs/costs cited: Power liftgate struts replacement; dealer estimates cited: $535.69 per strut, two struts totaling ~$1,246.38 parts and labor
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 16V219000 (Structure) issued; however, some 2016 Rogues not included in recall. Nissan denies repair at warranty/no-cost to out-of-warranty owners.
The hood latch or mounting mechanism fails to secure the hood adequately. At highway speeds (45–70 MPH), the hood vibrates, shakes, and flutters upward and downward, appearing to be on the verge of opening. Owners report checking the hood repeatedly during drives and reducing speed out of fear it will separate. Problem noted from purchase in some cases and recurring after dealer tightening attempts. Nissan told one dealer this is a design defect affecting multiple 2016 Rogues; the only offered remedy was hood tightening, which proved temporary or ineffective. No recall exists for the Rogue despite similar recalls on Altima and Pathfinder.
When: Noted from purchase or within first 2–4 years; affects vehicles at 23,000 and 116,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Hood vibrates and flutters at highway speed; Hood appears loose or unsecure despite being latched; Air gets under hood, forcing it to shake; Visible movement of hood while driving; Fear of hood opening or flying off at speed; Problem persists or recurs after dealer tightening
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer tightening attempted; temporary or ineffective. No permanent fix identified by owners or dealers.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recall issued for 2016 Rogue. Nissan informed dealers this is a known design defect affecting multiple units. Dealers cited no recall exists and tightening is the only remedy offered.
Rodents enter the vehicle interior through the HVAC/heating duct system. Problem recurred even after dealer repair attempt. Nissan dealer advised owner to file homeowner's insurance claim and said Nissan would reimburse for interior damage, deflecting responsibility away from a design flaw.
When: Reported at 21,700 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Rodent infestation in vehicle interior; Rodents entering through heating duct system
Repairs/costs cited: Repair attempted at Davidson Ford; rodent entry point in HVAC sealed. Issue recurred.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan referred owner to homeowner's insurance and Better Business Bureau instead of addressing design gap.
The exterior driver-side door handle detaches from the door without warning during normal use or entry. Dealer diagnosed it as a faulty door handle assembly.
When: 40,300 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Exterior door handle detached without warning; Handle released from door during entry
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer diagnosed faulty door handle; repair not completed per narrative.
Driver's door lock failed to latch properly. Dealer replaced driver's door hinge in an attempt to resolve it.
When: 11,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Driver's door lock failed to latch
Repairs/costs cited: Driver's door hinge replaced by dealer; lock/latch function not confirmed repaired.
One narrative reports driver-side door trim panel detached; molding around windshield also detaching. However, the vehicle listed is a 2015 Ford Explorer, not a 2016 Nissan Rogue, so this narrative is excluded from analysis.
When: ~50,000 miles (Ford Explorer; excluded)
Severe vibration and shaking throughout the vehicle, with the hood and seats shaking most noticeably, even at moderate speeds and on smooth roads. Tire rotation temporarily alleviates it, but the problem returns within weeks. Present from purchase. May be related to or distinct from hood latch issues; some owners conflate loose hood with overall vibration.
When: Present from purchase; reported at ~23,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Violent shaking in seats; Hood shakes and rattles; Vibration persists on smooth roads; Temporary relief after tire rotation; Recurs within weeks of tire rotation
The panoramic sunroof suddenly and violently burst open/outward while driving on smooth road surface in rush-hour traffic at moderate speed. Owner heard sound like a gunshot and discovered sunroof had exploded. No prior warning, no debris impact noted.
When: 2/14/2020 during normal highway driving
Symptoms owners cite: Sunroof burst outward suddenly; No impact or debris preceding failure; Loud explosive sound
A bulge or deformation appeared in the driver-side door. Multiple body shops unable to determine cause or explain how it occurred. Cause unknown—not a result of impact or accident reported by owner.
When: <UNKNOWN>
Symptoms owners cite: Visible bulge/deformation in driver-side door; No apparent cause
Synthesized from 21 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
Upon driving the vehicle on the freeway or highway at an accelerated speed, the hood shakes up and down rapidly, and appears as though it could potentially pop open. The hood is locked when driving and there have been no accidents on the vehicle. Nissan has had multiple recalls of their hood latch for the mid-size cars like the Altima and also the Pathfinder, but I believe the Rogue is also…
It's a meaningful issue. 21 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
Across the 12 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most body failures cluster between 19,000 and 76,000 miles, with the median around 40,300. A quarter of owners report trouble before 19,000; a quarter make it past 76,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover body issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.