NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electrical System complaints
125 reportsClear category filter51,000 miles · Oct 28, 2020
Electrical System
2016 NISSAN ROGUE, I HAVE TAKEN IN TWICE FOR THE PASSENGER DOOR WARNING LIGHT BEING ON, THAT THE DOOR IS OPEN , BUT THE DOOR IS CLOSED, THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT, THE FIRST TIME IT DID LAST LONG THEN 2 ,MONTHS AGO I TOOK IT IN AGAIN, THEY SAID THEY FIXED, BUT NOW IT IS BACK IN AGAIN 10/28/ 2020 AND IT IS GOING TO COST ME AGAIN F…
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2016 NISSAN ROGUE, I HAVE TAKEN IN TWICE FOR THE PASSENGER DOOR WARNING LIGHT BEING ON, THAT THE DOOR IS OPEN , BUT THE DOOR IS CLOSED, THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT, THE FIRST TIME IT DID LAST LONG THEN 2 ,MONTHS AGO I TOOK IT IN AGAIN, THEY SAID THEY FIXED, BUT NOW IT IS BACK IN AGAIN 10/28/ 2020 AND IT IS GOING TO COST ME AGAIN FOR THEM LOOK AT IT, THIS IS WITH THE CAR IN MOTION GOING DOWN THE STREET
NHTSA ODI #11366930
48,000 miles · Sep 17, 2020
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Engine
THE ELECTRICAL AND BODY MODULES MALFUNCTION ,THE ENGINE WOULDN'T SHUT OFF, TRIED TO DISCONNECT BATTERY AND IT DIDN'T WORK ,FINALLY AFTER PULLING THE FUSE FOR THE FUEL IT SHUT OFF, BUT COULDN'T START THE ENGINE BACK ON. HAD TO BE TOW TO THE GARAGE AND I WAS TOLD THE WARRANTY ONLY COVER ONE OF THE TWO MODULES THAT WERE BAD. THE T…
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THE ELECTRICAL AND BODY MODULES MALFUNCTION ,THE ENGINE WOULDN'T SHUT OFF, TRIED TO DISCONNECT BATTERY AND IT DIDN'T WORK ,FINALLY AFTER PULLING THE FUSE FOR THE FUEL IT SHUT OFF, BUT COULDN'T START THE ENGINE BACK ON. HAD TO BE TOW TO THE GARAGE AND I WAS TOLD THE WARRANTY ONLY COVER ONE OF THE TWO MODULES THAT WERE BAD. THE TOTAL BILL $1200.
NHTSA ODI #11355595
40,000 miles · Aug 26, 2020
Electrical SystemPower Train
MY 2016 NISSAN ROGUE STALLED SUDDENLY WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING IT AT 25 MPH. AFTER 3 DAYS OF INVESTIGATION IT TURNS OUT THE WIRING HARNESS HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY SECURED AND THE CASING WORE OFF FROM RUBBING UP AGAINST THE CAR, CAUSING A SHORT THAT CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. HAD THIS HAPPENED AT HIGH SP…
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MY 2016 NISSAN ROGUE STALLED SUDDENLY WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING IT AT 25 MPH. AFTER 3 DAYS OF INVESTIGATION IT TURNS OUT THE WIRING HARNESS HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY SECURED AND THE CASING WORE OFF FROM RUBBING UP AGAINST THE CAR, CAUSING A SHORT THAT CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. HAD THIS HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEED, SHE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED.
NHTSA ODI #11351346
52,000 miles · Aug 21, 2020
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND WHEN THEY ATTEMPTED TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE AGAIN, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REGAIN POWER. THE CONTACT HAD TO GET THE VEHICLE JUMPED START…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND WHEN THEY ATTEMPTED TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE AGAIN, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REGAIN POWER. THE CONTACT HAD TO GET THE VEHICLE JUMPED STARTED. THE VEHICLE REGAINED POWER EXCEPT FOR THE HEADLAMPS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER OR CERTIFIED MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
NHTSA ODI #11350600
Mileage unknown · Aug 18, 2020
Electrical System
2016 NISSAN ROGUE. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIR OF THE ALTERNATOR. *JS
NHTSA ODI #11349470
54,000 miles · Jul 22, 2020
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
I JUST BOUGHT THIS SUV 4 WEEKS AGO AND THE A/C ISN'T WORKING. I SEE A LOT OF OTHER NISSAN ROGUES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE I LIVE IN NC AND IT IS 96 OUTSIDE. I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO PASS OUT ON THE WAY HOME. PLEASE HELP ME GET THIS ISSUE RESOLVED AS I SEE MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THIS SAME ISSUE. …
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I JUST BOUGHT THIS SUV 4 WEEKS AGO AND THE A/C ISN'T WORKING. I SEE A LOT OF OTHER NISSAN ROGUES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE I LIVE IN NC AND IT IS 96 OUTSIDE. I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO PASS OUT ON THE WAY HOME. PLEASE HELP ME GET THIS ISSUE RESOLVED AS I SEE MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THIS SAME ISSUE. AND I CAN'T SHELL OUT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR FIVE YEARS UNTIL IT'S PAID OFF.
NHTSA ODI #11340961
44,000 miles · Jul 21, 2020
Electrical SystemEngine
2016 NISSAN ROGUE CAR JUST STOPS DEAD ON A BUSY INTERSTATE , AND YOU CALL NISSAN CORPORATE AND THEY ACT LIKE THEY ARE ' COMPLETELY UNAWARE OF ALL OF THE MECHANICAL ISSUES AND DANGERS OF THIS CAR. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A BUSY INTERSTATE WITH CHILDREN AND A SMALL DOG IN THE CAR AND IT COMPLETELY SHITS DOWN . NO AIR CONDIT…
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2016 NISSAN ROGUE CAR JUST STOPS DEAD ON A BUSY INTERSTATE , AND YOU CALL NISSAN CORPORATE AND THEY ACT LIKE THEY ARE ' COMPLETELY UNAWARE OF ALL OF THE MECHANICAL ISSUES AND DANGERS OF THIS CAR. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A BUSY INTERSTATE WITH CHILDREN AND A SMALL DOG IN THE CAR AND IT COMPLETELY SHITS DOWN . NO AIR CONDITIONER, THEN YOU GET A WARNING ABOUT THE KEY FOB BEING ' UNDETETECED'. YOU TAKE IT TO NISSAN AND THEY REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANYTHING , THEY JUST START TELLING YOU YOU NEED BREAKS, AND TIRES. BUT THE REAL DANGER IS THAT SOMEONE COULD GET KILLED IN THIS CAR !
NHTSA ODI #11340718
76,000 miles · Apr 24, 2020
Electrical System
WIRING HARNESS IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS SHORTED OUT AND NEEDS REPLACED. THIS IS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE THE GENERATED A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR 2008-2013 NISSAN ROGUES. THE RECALL WAS R1421.
NHTSA ODI #11322138
45,000 miles · Jan 13, 2020
Electrical System
BAD AC/HEATER CONTROL. KNOWN ISSUE, NISSAN SERVICE BULLETIN #NTB15-045E I LIVE IN MN, AND JUST PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED NISSAN ROGUE. IT IS NOW WINTER AND THE HEATER HAS FAILED, AND THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THIS ISSUE FOR THAT YEAR AND MODEL. MY HEATER FAILING, AND NOT ABLE TO DEFROST/DEFOG MY WINDSHIELD MEANS THAT…
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BAD AC/HEATER CONTROL. KNOWN ISSUE, NISSAN SERVICE BULLETIN #NTB15-045E I LIVE IN MN, AND JUST PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED NISSAN ROGUE. IT IS NOW WINTER AND THE HEATER HAS FAILED, AND THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THIS ISSUE FOR THAT YEAR AND MODEL. MY HEATER FAILING, AND NOT ABLE TO DEFROST/DEFOG MY WINDSHIELD MEANS THAT I CAN'T SEE, AND EVEN THOUGH NISSAN KNOWS ABOUT IT, THEY HAVE NO MADE A RECALL ON IT.
NHTSA ODI #11298985
49,500 miles · Oct 10, 2019
Electrical System
THE IPDM (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE) WAS FOUND INOPERABLE. THIS RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO BE STARTED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED IN THE GARAGE PREVIOUS TO THE EVENT AND WAS UNABLE TO BE MOVED FROM THE GARAGE UNDER ITS OWN POWER FOLLOWING THE EVENT. NO DETERMINATION WAS MADE ON WHAT LED TO THE IPDM…
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THE IPDM (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE) WAS FOUND INOPERABLE. THIS RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO BE STARTED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED IN THE GARAGE PREVIOUS TO THE EVENT AND WAS UNABLE TO BE MOVED FROM THE GARAGE UNDER ITS OWN POWER FOLLOWING THE EVENT. NO DETERMINATION WAS MADE ON WHAT LED TO THE IPDM BEING RENDERED INOPERABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11267610
Official recalls
7Feb 16, 2023
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
Jan 21, 2022
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Rogue vehicles. The electrical connector for the under dash harness may corrode due to water and salt intrusion from the driver's side foot well.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Corrosion in the electrical connector can result in power window/seat failure, all-wheel-drive warning light illumination, battery drainage, and electrical connector damage that increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the harness tape and harness covering and replace both connectors and apply white lithium grease to the connectors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B9.
Nov 14, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The vehicles have front passenger seat frames that may be improperly welded. As such, these vehicles fail to meet performance requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints" and FMVSS 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the improperly welded seat back frames may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat back assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 08, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Oct 18, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The recliner joints on the lower seat frame for the rear seats may have improper welds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat frames and replace any defective lower seat frames, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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Seats
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The recliner joints on the lower seat frame for the rear seats may have improper welds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence: The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat frames and replace any defective lower seat frames, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Seat Belts
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The recliner joints on the lower seat frame for the rear seats may have improper welds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence: The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat frames and replace any defective lower seat frames, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Dec 19, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Apr 26, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Apr 15, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured July 31, 2013, to January 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear lift gate support stays may corrode due to insufficient anti-corrosion treatment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear tailgate stays, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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