2018 Nissan Rogue Sport Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 6 Rogue Sport years
The 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport ranks worst of 6 model years, with a complaint index of 100 and 94 NHTSA complaints, 8 crashes, and 14 injuries. Top problem areas are Engine (24%) and Brakes (20%), with 2 recalls filed.
- Complaints
- 94
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 14 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27.5
- 26 city / 30.5 hwy
Top 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other27 (29%)
- Engine23 (24%)
- Brakes19 (20%)
- Electrical System19 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain13 (14%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (12%)
- Airbags7 (7%)
- Structure & Body5 (5%)
- Seat Belts4 (4%)
- Fuel System2 (2%)
What owners report
- Airbags have deployed unexpectedly during highway driving, with all bags firing at once and blocking the driver's view.
- Some owners report airbags failing to deploy at all during crashes, resulting in head, shoulder, and back injuries.
- Brake pedals have reportedly gone soft or locked up, with the pedal traveling only partway down before losing response.
- Automatic emergency braking has been described as false-triggering with no obstruction present, causing abrupt stops.
- Owners describe the engine smoking and overheating, sometimes tied to a failed cooling fan and requiring engine replacement.
- The transmission has reportedly slipped into what feels like neutral while accelerating, followed by jerky re-engagement.
2018 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V093000Feb 16, 2023Electrical System712,458 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender
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.
Risk: Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
- NHTSA 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,228,830 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
2018 Nissan Rogue Sport fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26 MPG
- Highway
- 30.5 MPG
- Combined
- 27.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,350
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2018 compared with other Rogue Sport years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport reliable?
- Among the 6 Rogue Sport model years with data, 2018 ranks worst, carrying a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict. It has 94 complaints, 8 crashes, and 14 injuries reported to NHTSA.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2018 Rogue Sport?
- Engine issues are the top complaint area, making up 24% of complaints (23 of 94), with a median failure mileage of 53,753.5 miles. Brakes and Electrical System each account for 20% of complaints.
- Does the 2018 Rogue Sport have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Rogue Sport: one for a jackknife ignition key that can collapse while driving, and one for a back-up camera software issue. Neither is classified as do-not-drive.
- How does the 2018 Rogue Sport compare to other years?
- 2018 has the highest complaint index (100) of all 6 years tracked, worse than 2019 (80), 2020 (40), 2017 (60), 2021 (20), and 2022 (0), which is rated Best.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Rogue Sport?
- EPA rates the 2018 Rogue Sport at 27.5 mpg combined (26 city / 30.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,350.