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.
2016 Nissan Rogue: multiple warning lights
5 of the 544 complaints about the 2016 Nissan Rogue describe multiple warning lights.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Multiple warning lights by model year
- 20251
- 20242
- 20239
- 20224
- 20213
- 20191
- 20183
- 20174
- 20165
- 20153
- 20142
- 20132
- 20112
What owners say
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, and while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle stalled without warning. Several attempts were needed before the vehicle regained proper functionality. The failure occurred mostly while driving. Several warning lights illuminated intermittently. Additionally, the trunk failed to latch securely. The rear seat belts failed to retract. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
I have been pulled over twice now because of passenger headlight out, and also the license plate lights out. When I went to replace bulbs both lights were in working order. The headlight was working when I first started driving. It quit while in motion. The license plate light quit working on a different occasion and I am not 100% sure if it worked when I first started to drive. I was pulled over and given a ticket. The next day I went to nearest auto parts store and purchased new bulbs. When I went to replace both bulbs they were both working. I obviously am unable to say if they both quit while driving, however I now check all lights before driving anywhere.
First the check engine light and the slip indicator (or traction control) light for the vehicle dynamic control would come on and off while driving both on the highway and other roads. Then one day, I went to start my car and all of the dashboard lights began flashing and it wouldn't start. We bought jumper cables and jumped it but it still wouldn't start the next day. So I bought a new battery and it worked for about a week. Then while driving to work, the slip indicator (traction control) light came back on and it wouldn't go above 20 MPH and I had to floor the gas to even get it to go to that speed. The vehicle was jerking so bad, I had to pull over. I had to have it towed to my mechanic and it turns out it needed a new transmission with under 100,000 miles on the vehicle and only 4 years old when it happened! This car has been well taken care of with regular servicing.
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 the steering wheel and breaks. Because the car is in motion when this occurs, I cannot put the car in park and restart it. I have to put it in neutral and turn the key to restart it. The problem seems to occur when driving the car for longer distances, although not on the highway. Use of the air conditioner or heat seem to make the issue worse. I have only had the check engine light flash once prior to this happening. The battery is still on, so the radio is still operational, as are all of the dashboard lights. I often don't know that the engine has shut off until I try to accelerate or break and am unable to do so. It is extremely unsafe. I have almost caused multiple accidents. I have taken the car to the nissan dealership for a 5 point inspection and to have them drive the vehicle. I was turned away and they advised that they were unable to replicate the issue.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Wiring harness repair information
- Intelligent cruise control inoperative and AEB/feb warning light on or radar obstruction message displayed...
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- DTC C1A17-49 or C2580-49 stored in laser/radar
- Automatic emergency braking warning light blinking
- Nissanconnect navigation system software update to resolve several issues
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: immobilizer/proximity: key/sender
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 23V093000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 22V024000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2016 Nissan Rogue warning lights
Is multiple warning lights a common problem on the 2016 Nissan Rogue?
5 of 544 owner complaints about the 2016 Nissan Rogue (1%) mention multiple warning lights. The model year with the most reports is 2023.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Nissan Rogue?
There are 2 recalls and 70 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2016 Nissan Rogue
CVT failure 52Check engine light 51Transmission failure 48Jerking 42Stalling 42Hesitation 24Shudder 24Airbag light 23Loss of power 23Slipping 17No deployment 15Headlights 11Won't shift 11Sunroof shattered 10Grinding brakes 9Key fob 8Seat belt 7ABS 6Door locks 6Fire or smoke 6Sudden acceleration 6Whining noise 6Adaptive cruise 5Harsh shifting 5
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