| Issue ID | 1419631 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11041672 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ROGUE |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 05/10/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | A/c line installed directly above alternator. On extended driving trips with a/c operating at maximum, condensation/moisture attached to line drips from line onto alternator causing battery light on dashboard to flicker momentary. This problem occurs periodically and the dealer/nissan is not acknowledging the malfunction because the dealership cannot duplicate the issue when technician runs a diagnostic test. I installed insulation bought at lowe's and the problem ceased to occur. I then removed the insulation and the malfunction occurred again (repeatedly). I reinstalled insulation and malfunction ceased. Taking that action and the result is evidence that the problem is a design flaw. I requested that nissan install prefabricated insulation as seen on the 2006 honda crv which has the same a/c line configuration, installed above the alternator. That is to prevent alternator being rendered inoperative from constant moisture infusion. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14298 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KISSIMMEE, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNMAT2MT5GPXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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