2018 Nissan Rogue Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Nissan Rogue. Part of Generation 2 — 2014–2020.

20172019
Complaints
976
per 10K Sold
23.7
US Sales
412,110
Crashes
64
Fires
3
Injuries
75
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2018 Nissan Rogue Problems

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

#1259 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:28,406 mi
Crash-related:12
#2115 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Avg mileage:27,932 mi
Crash-related:7
#386 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:19,377 mi
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Nissan Rogue.

Brakes
259
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
Avg Miles
28,406
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
115
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
27,932
Electrical Faults
86
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
19,377
Engine Problems
54
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
30,462
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
46
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
8,160
Transmission / Drivetrain
38
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
38,786
Unintended Acceleration
35
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
24,544
Airbags
30
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
Avg Miles
40,431
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
29
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
32,092
Electronic Stability Control
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
23,888
Steering Defects
19
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
28,333
Seat-Related Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,800
Body Structure
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
15,611
Wheel Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
33,446
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,707
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
3,236
Wipers & Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,337
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
100,000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Dynamic Brake Support/Brake Assist
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Camera System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2018 Nissan Rogue

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,947,193 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.

21V839000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm) · Hybrid Propulsion System
~5,905 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.

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 — FAQ

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

Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2018 Nissan Rogue has 976 NHTSA complaints, 64 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 259 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Nissan Rogue?
Top reported problems: Brakes (259 complaints, avg 28,406 mi); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (115 complaints, avg 27,932 mi); Electrical Faults (86 complaints, avg 19,377 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 27,083 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Nissan Rogue include 64 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 75 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 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,947,193 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?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (brakes) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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

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

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