How many 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport owners reported electrical problems?

NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Rogue Sport, which is 20% of the 94 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport?

Yes. Recall 23V093000 covers a jackknife-style ignition key that may collapse into a folded position while driving; Nissan dealers insert a spacer into the key slot free of charge.

At what mileage do electrical problems usually start?

The median mileage at failure across sample complaints in this area is 38,232 miles.

Did any electrical complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Across all complaints for the 2018 Rogue Sport, NHTSA records 2 crashes and 3 injuries, though these span multiple problem areas, not electrical complaints alone.

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport, 20% of its 94 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 38,232. A recall (23V093000) covers a jackknife ignition key that can collapse while driving.

Electrical System complaints: 19; 20% of 94
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 38,233 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Ignition key sits loose in the switch and must be pressed and turned forcefully several times to start the vehicle.
Vehicle stalls or fails to restart after the air conditioner blows hot air and cycles on and off unexpectedly.
Cooling fans stop registering, so the AC blows cold while moving but turns hot when the vehicle is stopped.
Owners report the vehicle abruptly loses power or dies while driving, sometimes with no dashboard warning lights.
Some owners linked electrical complaints directly to recall 23V093000 for the jackknife-style ignition key, reporting long waits for repair parts.

When 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 4, 2020, latest Aug 24, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2020 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2020 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport

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.

Electrical System complaints by Rogue Sport model year

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

201713 (18%)
201819 (20%)
201922 (22%)
20209 (23%)
20215 (22%)
20222 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport owners reported electrical problems?: NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Rogue Sport, which is 20% of the 94 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport?: Yes. Recall 23V093000 covers a jackknife-style ignition key that may collapse into a folded position while driving; Nissan dealers insert a spacer into the key slot free of charge.
At what mileage do electrical problems usually start?: The median mileage at failure across sample complaints in this area is 38,232 miles.
Did any electrical complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Across all complaints for the 2018 Rogue Sport, NHTSA records 2 crashes and 3 injuries, though these span multiple problem areas, not electrical complaints alone.