Solve Your Nissan Rogue Liftgate Won't Open Issue Now!

Why your Nissan Rogue liftgate won’t open? If your Nissan Rogue’s liftgate doesn’t open, it may be due to a problem with the broken latch, or maybe the battery is dead. It can be caused by several issues that we will share today.

Don’t get panicked if your liftgate stops working. Besides being worried, you need to pay attention to why the liftgate is not opening.

Today we have come to you with several reasons in this regard. Moreover, we’ll provide you with some guidelines for resolving the problems so that you can easily handle this type of situation.

Nissan Rogue Liftgate Won’t Open

As we already told you, there are a few reasons for the Nissan Rogue power liftgate not working. This situation of the liftgate not opening may happen if you have a battery problem, mechanical malfunction, motor problem, or if your liftgate is jammed.

In this section, we’ll bring some potential reasons to you with solutions by creating a table. However, the table can be brief but assist you in sorting out the problems and taking the necessary steps.

Later, we will elaborate on each reason regarding the Nissan Rogue liftgate problems.

Possible Reasons	Solutions to Try
Battery Problems	Ensure the battery has power or not.
Broken Latch	Check out if it’s broken or not. Replace or repair as per its damages.
Motor Issue	Loose connection, or faulty wiring connection
Liftgate Fuse	Needs to replace if the fuse is blown
Liftgate Jamming	Clear the tracks.

If you think this is not the case of the liftgate rather, the trunk button itself, check why the Nissan Rogue trunk button not working and find the solutions.

Low Battery

If your car’s battery is having trouble starting the engine, it may also be having trouble opening the liftgate. Check the battery terminals to ensure if they are corroded.

If they are, clean them with a wire brush and try opening the liftgate again. If the liftgate still doesn’t open, the battery may need to be replaced.

Broken Latch

The latch is a small metal part that attaches the liftgate to the car. If it is broken, The liftgate may not open or close properly or become completely detached from the car. In addition, the broken latch may cause the liftgate to leak, allowing water and debris to enter the car.

Depending on the severity of the latch damage, you need to take the necessary step, whether it needs repair or replacement. The best way to fix this is to replace the latch with a new one.

Motor Issue

Motor problem is another reason the Nissan Rogue liftgate won’t stay open and can be caused by several mechanical malfunctions, loose wire, or bad connection.

If you think the problem is with the motor, check the wires and make sure they’re all connected properly. If everything looks good, but the motor still isn’t working, it may need to be replaced.

Liftgate Fuse

The liftgate fuse is responsible for powering the liftgate motor. If this fuse is blown, the liftgate will not be able to open.

First, make sure whether the fuse does work properly or not. If it does not work correctly, you must replace the fuse to get the liftgate working again.

The fuse price is comparatively less and can be available between $20 and $50 on the market.

Liftgate Jamming

A few things can cause your liftgate to jam, such as debris in the tracks or a problem with the latch. So, in this case, you must clear the tracks and ensure the latch is functioning properly to fix this problem.

Again, sometimes, it is seen that the 2017 Nissan Rogue liftgate won’t open because the liftgate latch is adjusted too tight. In such a case, readjust the liftgate mechanism to make it work again.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why is my power liftgate not working?

There are a few reasons why your power liftgate might not be working. It can be caused by battery problems, motor issues, bad fuse, or mechanical malfunctions. To fix problems, you must diagnose each component individually to find out the reason or if you have no idea regarding it, leave it to an expert mechanic.

How do you manually open the trunk of a Nissan Rogue?

To open the trunk in Nissan Rogue, first, locate the trunk release button on the driver’s side door panel. The button is usually located near the door handle or the bottom of the door panel. Otherwise, you can press and hold the button underneath the trunk handle to manually open the trunk instead of the key fob.

How do you open the liftgate on a Nissan Rogue?

There are 4 ways you can open the liftgate of Nissan Rouge.
#. The first way to open the liftgate is by using a key fob or remote of Nissan Rouge.
#. The second way is by pressing the button on the left side inside the car cabin of the driver’s seat.
#. The third way to open the liftgate from the back of the car is using the button under the liftgate handle.
#. The fourth way is helpful when your hands are busy. The liftgate can be opened by sliding your foot under the rear bumper of your car

Concluding Words

So far, we have discussed several reasons and solutions why the Nissan Rogue liftgate won’t open. However, the problem can be caused by several reasons, as mentioned earlier in this article.

You can fix the problem by following some essential tips we have shared above. Remember, do not keep your liftgate open while driving.

Finally, if you are new or have no proper idea about the liftgate or car-related malfunction, it would be better if you leave it to an expert mechanic.

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Eng. Okolo Mokwena

Okolo is a mechanical engineer and a full-time employer in a renowned vehicle parts manufacturing company. Apart from her job, she likes to play with words. And whenever she gets time, she writes for us and shares her experience by adding value to car parts-related topics. Okolo is also a good cook sidestepping her engineering life.

Solve Your Nissan Rogue Liftgate Won’t Open Issue Now!