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2014 Nissan Rogue Exterior lighting Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the exterior lighting system, filed with NHTSA

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Exterior lighting reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
12
Latest Dec 8, 2024
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
3%
of 434 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2014 Nissan Rogue submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 12 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming exterior lighting

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Dec 8, 2024

While driving the doors unlock & lock. The inside lights blink on & off

NHTSA ID
11629500
Incident
Dec 4, 2024
Exterior lighting
Filed Nov 28, 2022

Nisan 2014 Rogue headlight covers are cloudy and get cloudier daily. It is in the factory plastic cover. I need to know if there is a recall on this problem because an owner can't afford to pay to have the whole front taken off to correct a problem with the car make. Please forward this to whoever can solve this headlight problem before an accident.

NHTSA ID
11495140
Incident
Nov 28, 2022
Exterior lightingVisibility
Filed Jan 24, 2022

Running lights are dim (30% as bright as new) due to failed cup reflectors in the headlight assembly.

NHTSA ID
11448612
Incident
Jan 1, 2020
AirbagsExterior lighting
Filed Jun 19, 2021

No Recall Sent For My Air-Bags. Indicator Light On For Passenger Air Bags While Driving SUV I Am Concerned.

NHTSA ID
11421466
Incident
Jun 1, 2021
Exterior lighting
Filed May 20, 2019

MY DAUGHTER IS A YOUNG DRIVER. THIS CAR ALLOWS HER TO DRIVE WITHOUT HER LIGHTS ON AND DOES NOT NOTIFY HER THAT HER LIGHTS ARE OFF. THE DRIVING LIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS GIVE HER THE IMPRESSION THAT THE LIGHTS ARE ON BUT THE TAIL LIGHTS ARE COMPLETELY DARK. SHE WAS NEARLY KILLED BY A DRIVER THAT ALMOST RAN HER OFF THE FREEWAY. THIS IS A MAJOR CRISIS AND I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF CARS DOING THIS. PLEASE FIX!!!!!

NHTSA ID
11208712
Incident
May 3, 2019
Mileage
23,000 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Feb 7, 2019

THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT NOTIFY THE DRIVER THAT THEIR LIGHTS ARE OFF AT NIGHT. THE DASH LIGHTS UP BRIGHTLY WHICH GIVES THE IMPRESSION THAT THE LIGHTS ARE ON. THE CAR MAKES PLENTY OF WARNING SOUNDS WHEN YOU DON'T TURN OFF THE LIGHTS OR IF YOUR SEAT BELT IS NOT ON BUT IT DOES NOTHING TO INFORM THE DRIVER THEIR LIGHTS ARE OFF. NO VEHICLE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO DRIVE AROUND AT NIGHT WITH THE LIGHTS OFF. PLEASE FIX THIS. WE SEE HUNDREDS OF CARS PER WEEK DRIVING WITHOUT LIGHTS ON. I WILL BE LAUNCHING A CAMPAIGN WITH THE MEDIA NEXT WEEK TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THIS CRITICAL OVERSIGHT BUT AUTO MANUFACTURERS AND THE NHTSA.

NHTSA ID
11174911
Incident
Feb 2, 2019
Mileage
20,000 mi
Exterior lightingVisibility
Filed May 31, 2018

OVERHEAD LIGHT CONTROL PANNEL FELL OUT OF CEILING WHILE CAR WAS PARKED. IF IT HAD OCCURED WHILE DRIVING A DISRRACTION OR ACCIDENT COULD HAPPEN.

NHTSA ID
11099104
Incident
May 24, 2018
Mileage
46,000 mi
BrakesElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Dec 5, 2017

TAIL LIGHTS ON DRIVERS SIDE STOPPED WORKING. LIGHT BULBS WERE REPLACED BUT THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. SIGNAL LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUE TO WORK BUT NO TAIL LIGHTS. NISSAN DEALERSHIP IS CURRENTLY TRYING TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM BUT ARE HAVING TROUBLE LOCATING THE CAUSE. THEY TELL ME THEY ARE IN CONTACT WITH NISSAN TECHNICIANS VIA E-MAIL AND EXPECT THAT THEY WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS. THE CAR IS 3 1/2 YEARS OLD AND HAS JUST UNDER 42000 MILES. THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE NISSAN SERVICE CENTER NUMEROUS TIMES TO ADJUST OTHER RECALL ISSUES AND FOUR TIMES TO FIX THE AIR CONDITIONER. I CAN ONLY ASSUME THAT ANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THE CAR HAS COULD ONLY COME FROM DEFECT OR FROM PREVIOUS REPAIRS DONE BY THE SERVICE DEPT. I BELIEVE I HAVE A REASONABLE EXPECTATION THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN ANY NEW CAR SHOULD CERTAINLY LAST LONGER THAN 3 1/2 YEARS.

NHTSA ID
11052550
Incident
Nov 5, 2017
Exterior lighting
Filed Nov 21, 2017

HEADLIGHT HAS MOISTURE CONDENSATION INSIDE. THE CAR HAS ONLY 35,500 MILES ON IT AND I'VE HAD IT LESS THAN A YEAR. WITHOUT REPLACEMENT IT WILL REDUCE MY ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD AND MAKE ME LESS VISIBLE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

NHTSA ID
11047933
Incident
Sep 12, 2017
Mileage
30,000 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Apr 27, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,500.

NHTSA ID
10861801
Incident
Apr 4, 2016
Mileage
20,500 mi
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Feb 11, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE TUNING SIGNALS REMAINED ACTIVATED AND A LOW ABNORMAL NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.

NHTSA ID
10682807
Incident
Sep 23, 2014
Mileage
500 mi
Body & structureElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Apr 14, 2014

IM DRIVING IN THE FREEWAY AND IT SHOW THE WARNING LEFT SIDE PASSENGER DOOR IS OPEN AND THE LOCKING SYSTEM START ENGAGING ON & OFF AND LIGHT INSIDE ON & OFF ALSO. *JS

NHTSA ID
10579705
Incident
Mar 24, 2014
Mileage
400 mi

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