2018 Nissan Rogue Sport Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport.

20172019
Complaints
126
Crashes
14
Fires
0
Injuries
24
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#118 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:39,228 mi
Crash-related:2
#217 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:30,096 mi
Crash-related:3
#314 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:31,836 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport.

Electrical Faults
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
39,228
Brakes
17
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
30,096
Engine Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,836
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
83,667
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
46,667
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
32,090
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,941,288 vehicles.

23V093000Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender
~712,458 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.

19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~1,228,830 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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2018 Nissan Rogue Sport — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport has 126 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (18 complaints, avg 39,228 mi); Brakes (17 complaints, avg 30,096 mi); Engine Problems (14 complaints, avg 31,836 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 42,507 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport include 14 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 24 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,941,288 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Rogue Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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