| Issue ID | 1333066 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10925082 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ROGUE |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 01/11/16 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In february 2016 i purchased a 2016 nissan after having owned muranos or rogue for about 9 previous years. The headlite system was changed to a led computer controlled system. The headlites were now very focused with no light escaping from a heavy direct concentrated beam. If the normal headlites were turned on and directed toward the back of another you can distinctly notice the clear area from the ground up to the height of the rogue's hood. The rest of the light would appear to be tinted. If the high beams were turned on you would have more light on the object in front of the rogue. The main problem is when the rogue is headed down hill. The bottom of the hill would be lit up but the area directly in front of the rogue would be like a black hole especially if traveling on an unlit country road. An accident waiting to happen. I returned to demo this condition to the nissan dealer who confirmed my feelings about the headlites. I then reported the same info to nissan who took my comments but did not indicate whether anything would be done. I urge you to investigate as it is another indication that headlites are a defect and should be corrected. Thank you, the vehicle performs the same way whether stationary, in motion or on any type of road but is most dangerous on a dark country road. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GOSHEN, CT |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AT2MV2GCXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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