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2018 Nissan Rogue Sport Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport, 20% of that year's 94 total complaints, with 3 crashes and 4 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 32,500 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Brakes complaints
19
20% of 94
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
32,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Automatic emergency braking activates suddenly with no obstruction present, bringing the vehicle to an abrupt stop in traffic or on the highway.
  • Owners describe the brake pedal going soft or unresponsive at low speed, in some cases resulting in collision with another vehicle.
  • Some report the brakes locking up unexpectedly while turning or driving straight, causing loss of control or road departure.
  • Warning lights and chassis control error messages appear on the dash along with buzzing sounds around the time of braking problems.
  • One owner reported brake rotor failure that a dealer attributed to driving style rather than a defect.
  • A later complaint describes ABS-triggered braking recurring years after an earlier recall repair.

When 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 4, 2020, latest Dec 22, 2025.

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2020Apr 2020Jul 2020Dec 2020Feb 2021Jan 2022May 2024Dec 2025
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2020 to Dec 2025; peak Jan 2020 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Rogue Sport model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20174 (5%)
  2. 201819 (20%)
  3. 201921 (21%)
  4. 20201 (3%)
  5. 20214 (17%)
  6. 20223 (27%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport have?
NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2018 Rogue Sport, which is 20% of the 94 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2018 Rogue Sport brakes?
NHTSA's data provided shows no related recalls listed for the brake complaints on the 2018 Rogue Sport.
At what mileage do 2018 Rogue Sport brake problems happen?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 32,500 miles.
Did the 2018 Rogue Sport brake issues cause crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 4 injuries associated with brake complaints on the 2018 Rogue Sport.
How does 2018 compare to other Rogue Sport years for brake complaints?
The 2018 model year had 19 brake complaints (20% share), while 2019 had 21 complaints (21% share), the highest raw count in the data given.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.