Nissan Rogue USB Charging Issue?

[taylormb]

Hello!

I have a 2014 Nissan Rogue Select and have had an issue with (what seems to be) a lack of strong enough power to charge my iPhone 6S+. It shows it's charging but I will be listening to a podcast or music and use the Waze app and my phone will very slowly die. On a 5 hour trip my phone went from like 70% to 20%. It wouldn't be a huge deal if you could bluetooth music, but I don't believe this model offers that ability.

Any info or help?

[Rogue One]

Well your vehicle was designed before fast charging technology was a thing. In short, you're plugging a 2A phone into a 1A outlet. It will provide enough juice for a trickle charge, as long as you're not using the phone. You're gonna want to use the cigarette lighter style rapid charger that came with your phone to keep it charged up while in your vehicle.

[taylormb]

Is it possible replace the USB outlet? It seems this is the only way to effectively utilize the iphone music. There is no bluetooth in the 2014 select for multimedia, correct?

[Rogue One]

The USB outlet is part of the head unit, so you'd have to get an aftermarket radio, preferably with USB 3.0, to do everything you want.

[coffenut]

I have a 2015 Rogue which seems to have an issue with the USB ports. When I plug in my phone to recharge it, it seems to drain the phone vs maintain a charge rendering using programs like WAZE useless.

Is this a common problem or is it just me?
If it is a common problem, is there a way to fix it?

Many thanks.

[Rogue One]

I have a 2015 Rogue which seems to have an issue with the USB ports. When I plug in my phone to recharge it, it seems to drain the phone vs maintain a charge rendering using programs like WAZE useless.

Is this a common problem or is it just me?
If it is a common problem, is there a way to fix it?

Many thanks.

Even though you have a 2nd gen Rogue and this earlier topic was for a first gen, the answer should still apply, so I've merged the two topics. In short as I've stated previously, newer high end phones require as USB outlet with a 2.0A output, otherwise they will only get what's known as a trickle charge. If the car USB outlet is marked as the newer USB 3.0 you shouldn't be having charging issues, and if you are it's probably defective and should be looked at by your local dealership. The USB port on my first Rogue was defective, so they had to replace the head unit to fix it. Oh one other thing, not all USB cables are created equal. Some cheaper cables can't handle the higher amps, so even if the charger is capable of higher output, it won't get passed along the cable.

You could also use a rapid charger designed to plug into the 12v power outlet (what they use to call a cigarette lighter) and that would solve your problem.

[coffenut]

Even though you have a 2nd gen Rogue and this earlier topic was for a first gen, the answer should still apply, so I've merged the two topics. In short as I've stated previously, newer high end phones require as USB outlet with a 2.0A output, otherwise they will only get what's known as a trickle charge. If the car USB outlet is marked as the newer USB 3.0 you shouldn't be having charging issues, and if you are it's probably defective and should be looked at by your local dealership. The USB port on my first Rogue was defective, so they had to replace the head unit to fix it. Oh one other thing, not all USB cables are created equal. Some cheaper cables can't handle the higher amps, so even if the charger is capable of higher output, it won't get passed along the cable.

You could also use a rapid charger designed to plug into the 12v power outlet (what they use to call a cigarette lighter) and that would solve your problem.

Thank you! I will ask my dealership and also invest in a rapid charger. I am assuming that is what they are called? Also, do you happen to know what I need to look for with regard to cables? Obviously, I have no idea what to look for and am feeling very stupid. I did try to look in the manual to see about the USB port but I couldn't find anything.

In any case, I really appreciate your insight.

[Rogue One]

Thank you! I will ask my dealership and also invest in a rapid charger. I am assuming that is what they are called? Also, do you happen to know what I need to look for with regard to cables? Obviously, I have no idea what to look for and am feeling very stupid. I did try to look in the manual to see about the USB port but I couldn't find anything.

In any case, I really appreciate your insight.

Don't by the cheap stuff from eBay or the 99¢ store. I'd look for anything marked as USB 2.0 or 3.0. You didn't give any details about your phone, but you can always overpay for the official charger your cell phone company sells.

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[coffenut]

Don't by the cheap stuff from eBay or the 99¢ store. I'd look for anything marked as USB 2.0 or 3.0. You didn't give any details about your phone, but you can always overpay for the official charger your cell phone company sells.

LOL ... you mean not everyone uses an iPhone 7 Plus?! Thanks for the link. I will definitely try the Anker!