Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2016 Nissan Rogue owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would shudder while driving 60 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed however, no issues were found. The failure reoccurred while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel was shaking whenever he depressed the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where an unknown repair was completed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10.
In September 2023, my 2016 Nissan started vibrating with noise. It was not shortly after that a warning appeared on the console. The warning, "Chassis Control System Error" caused research as the vehicle worsened. As I was driving, a warning of the brakes shutting down appeared. I returned home in time, and parked the vehicle. The truck was then sent to the mechanic where I was told that the transmission failed. The CVT failed at 83,000 miles. The vehicle is currently at a Nissan dealership service department, while I'm in the process of litigation with Nissan North America, Inc. Nissan offered just $1500.00 towards an estimated $6000 CVT repair bill. This problem is an extension of the 2022 Class Action Lawsuit that needs to be re-established. Nissan manufactured the vehicles with the knowledge of the defective CVT and did not make the consumers aware of the defect. …
The left rear suspension arm has failed. This part supports the left rear tire and wheel assembly and its failure cause the left rear tire and wheel to tilt to about a 45 degree angle. The car was able to be safely stopped, although control was severely effected. Continued driving would likely have caused the tire and wheel to separate from the vehicle. See attached photo. It appears as if the rear suspension arm welds have broken and or the part has failed due to corrosion. It is a 2016 vehicle with only 105,000 miles. See attached photos. The last photo shows the right rear suspension link, undamaged, to illustrate the extent of degradation on the left side. The Girard Nissan dealership in Groton, CT informed me they have seen a number of cars with this problem, but there has been no recall. …
I noticed my back wheel making a rubbing sound. When I stopped vehicle I noticed the back tire was leaning. Thought it was wheel bearing. Had it replaced and tire still was leaning. After closer inspection the suspension trailing control arms had rusted into causing tire to lean. It was on rear driver side. After inspection the rear passenger was also rusted and the metal was split. My concern is that this has happened to more vehicles like this and tire has broken off causing or could cause injury. I would have not thought a major part of an automobile would rust this quickly.
My 2016 Nissan Rogue shakes terribly when it goes over 60 mph. This has been happening for over a year. I have twice taken it to garages for repair, most recently this week. They replaced the axels but this did nothing and they told me they have been reviewing Nissan service bulletins. They said they know the year of my car has had numerous transmission issues. So as of now, I can't drive my car at a speed over 60 mph. I don't feel safe driving it but don't want to shell out more money for speculative solutions that probably won't work and will just cost me more money.
1) While the car is in a gear OTHER than park, the key is able to be fully and completely removed from the ignition. 2) SIGNIFICANT rollaway risk and in direct violation of 571.114 Standard No. 114; Theft protection and rollaway prevention. 49 CFR 571.114. Specifically subsection 5 (S5) 3) No 4) NO 5) No issues noticed, no warnings, lights, or other indications.
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. …
VIN : [redacted] Phone number : [redacted] Name: [redacted] EMAIL ADDRESS: [redacted] Incident: I have made a report earlier regarding my Nissan Rogue 2016 , the VIN is mentioned earlier. It's been a safety issue driving the car as it becomes very hard to control ( LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL) , Loss of electrical features such as USB PORT , bad noise from the speakers when playing songs as there is a water drainage from the panorama roof ! The car been reported to Abbotsford Nissan local dealership, spoke with Nissan also about the issue and no action was taken ... as I'm a nurse , today I was driving to work , the car started to act weird while I was driving caused me to lose control while driving and there tire did hit the side of the road.. causing it to be more misaligned. It's been reported to the local Nissan dealership as well as Nissan customer care that the car is unsafe to drive
When I turn to the left or the right my vehicle makes a popping and cracking noise sounds like the wheel is going to fall off.this car was brand new no mikes took it to the dealer was scared to drive it to north carolina the stated it was the struts and it would take 1 week before the part would be in and gave me a rental at nissn wesley chapel I took it on August 16th no one called me I returned on the 22 they stated this isn't the first car like this I called consumer report and they said they are aware of the situation after calling Nissan back but they assure me I can still drive the car I stated nope and the mechanic called me on the 23 and stated we called corporate or etc and someone will be out they don't have a time fame I told him they can take the car back and give me another vehicle I was called on the 8th and they stated the same thing they claimed to have replaced the …
I have a 2016 Nissan Rogue, I have took it in to have the struts replaced 6 times and is an on going issue and I have got in contact with Nissan and they told me there was nothing they could do about it. Dealership stated they were aware of the issue and that my car was not the only Rogue doing this. The first time was about 3 months after I got the can September or October 2016 and muskogee Nissan replaced the struts and I left and want a block and it was still popping and tuned around and they looked over and I ended up having to order and replace the assembly. February 2018 front left side making popping noise over bumps and rubbing noise while turning took in to superior of fayetteville ar. Miles 25999 they replaced the struts on the left side. …
Suspension complaints in other Rogue years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2016 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Nissan Rogue, 4% of the model year's 542 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2016 Nissan Rogue suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2016 Nissan Rogue, though it has 7 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2016 Nissan Rogue suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 23,000 miles, and 70% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to suspension problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.