If your Nissan Rogue trunk isn’t opening properly, the most likely issue is that you’ve got a dead battery. The quickest and easiest way to solve the problem is to get yourself a new power cell, but you may have other issues if that doesn’t work.

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What to do if your Nissan Rogue trunk won’t open

Some easy troubleshooting is in order if you find that your Nissan Rogue trunk won’t open when you use either the key fob or the manual trunk latch, lest you embarrass yourself at your local Nissan repair shop.

Most common cause: dead battery

Your Rogue trunk malfunction might not be as serious as you think. It could very well be that your car battery is drained.

A dead battery can result from extreme weather, alternator issues, or simply leaving an interior light on by accident. It can happen to the best of us, and you’ll lose all of the electrical functions of your Nissan Rogue when it does—including the electrical liftgate release.

Even if you are able to start your car and use the interior lights, a weakening battery often affects the liftgate module first, so it’s a good idea to

have your battery tested

to make sure.

Other possible causes

If you’ve ensured that your battery is good to go and you’re still having problems opening your trunk, there may be another issue at hand. A faulty latch, a bad electrical connection, or a malfunctioning key fob are all things that could be causing your trunk to not open. Here are some things to look for to triangulate the problem:

Faulty key fob: If you can still open the trunk with the power liftgate switch located on the dash to the left of your steering wheel, your fob may be faulty or just need a new battery.

Electrical issue: A bad wiring harness, blown fuse, or faulty actuator could be the source of your trunk frustrations.

Broken latch: If electrical issues are not to blame, it could be that the latch itself is broken. It could also simply need to be lubricated.

Power Door switched off: Some Nissan Rogue models have a switch beside the liftgate release button called the “Power Door” on/off switch. Accidentally pressing this button can disable your power liftgate.

You can always bring your Rogue to the Nissan dealership of your choice where an automotive technician can diagnose the issue. Your technician will inspect your vehicle’s door locks, wiring and electrical systems, fuse boxes, liftgate latch, and anything else that could be at the root of your problem.

MORE: How to protect your car key fob from theft or damage

How to manually open a Nissan Rogue trunk

Taking your Rogue to a dealership for a fix is never a bad idea. But if you can’t wait to get into your trunk, you might want to take matters into your own hands.

You can use the emergency liftgate release lever to open your Nissan Rogue liftgate manually. To do this, get inside the vehicle, make your way to the back, and follow these instructions:

Fold down the rear seat

Remove the square plastic covering at the bottom center of the liftgate with your Rogue’s valet key, a screwdriver, or some other appropriate tool.

Once the covering is removed, toggle the release lever to the left. This will unlatch the liftgate.

Push the liftgate open.

Accessing the emergency liftgate release lever may require some contortionism, but it works if you’re in a pinch!

Cost of trunk repair for Nissan Rogue

The cost of repairing a faulty trunk on your Nissan Rogue will depend on what precisely the problem is and what local mechanics are charging for parts and labor.

If the root of the issue is a faulty latch, you could pay anywhere between $250 and $740 for a

replacement trunk latch

and labor, depending on your Rogue’s model year. The price range is considerably less for a

replacement trunk lock actuator

, for which you’ll pay in the range of $30 to $220 for parts, and another $95 for labor.

But, if the fix is just a simple

trunk latch adjustment

, or if the latch is just in need of some lubrication, you’ll probably only pay around $100 depending on your mechanic’s rates.

Rogue trunk issues can be somewhat costly, especially if the issue stems from major body damage resulting from a crash. You can expect to pay about $1,967 to replace the entire rear hatch door alone. However, a good car insurance policy with

collision insurance

and

comprehensive coverage

may be able to cover the cost of these repairs.

MORE:

Trunk latch release cable replacement cost

How to save on Nissan Rogue insurance

The average Nissan Rogue driver pays $2,779 a year for auto insurance—well over the national average of $1,202. But you can bring down your Nissan Rogue insurance cost by shopping for new quotes with

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