2016 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

64Engine complaints

11.9%Of all 537 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN168 · 31.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM122 · 22.7%

Unspecified / other85 · 15.8%

ENGINE64 · 11.9%

AIR BAGS60 · 11.2%

Share of the 537 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Nissan Rogue overview page.

What owners report

“CAR DOES NOT GO INTO GEAR. SLIPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN DRIVING. WILL NOT ACCELERATE AFTER STOPPING. IT REVS UP AND THEN ACCELERATES QUICKLY ALMOST…”NHTSA complaint 11132341 — filed 09/30/2018

“WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE IN MY CAR INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION. THE CAR LOSES POWER TO…”NHTSA complaint 11130727 — filed 09/22/2018

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 NISSAN ROGUE, BUT SOLD THE VEHICLE DUE TO A RODENT INFESTATION IN THE…”NHTSA complaint 11088384 — filed 04/16/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Nissan Rogue have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Nissan Rogue: 64 of 537 complaints on file (11.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Nissan Rogue have in total?

537 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 35 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 36 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.