YearToAvoid

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 23 engine-area complaints for the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport, 24% of all complaints filed for this model year, with a median failure mileage of 53,753. No related recall has been issued for this engine problem area.

Engine complaints
23
24% of 94
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
53,754 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Coolant/radiator fan fails, causing the engine to overheat and sometimes smoke while driving.
  • Air conditioning stops blowing cold air around the same time the cooling fan or engine overheating issue appears.
  • Vehicle loses power or will not accelerate when the gas pedal is pressed, sometimes with the check engine light on.
  • Rough idling reported along with hesitation or failure to move when the accelerator is depressed.
  • Transmission-related shifting problems occur alongside engine warning lights, in one case leading to a transmission replacement.
  • Engine noise and vibration appear after unrelated AC repairs, suggesting a deeper engine or cooling-system fault.

When 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 28, 2020, latest Jul 31, 2026.

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2020Aug 2021Aug 2022Oct 2023Jul 2024Aug 2025
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2020 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2026 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Rogue Sport model year

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

  1. 201726 (35%)
  2. 201823 (24%)
  3. 201930 (30%)
  4. 202025 (63%)
  5. 20218 (35%)
  6. 20222 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport?
NHTSA has logged 23 engine-area complaints for the 2018 Rogue Sport, making up 24% of the 94 total complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport engine?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.
At what mileage do 2018 Rogue Sport engine problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine problem area is 53,753 miles.
What is the most common engine complaint on the 2018 Rogue Sport?
Owners most often report the coolant/radiator fan failing, which leads to engine overheating and loss of air conditioning.
Have engine complaints caused crashes or fires on the 2018 Rogue Sport?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to the 23 engine-area complaints for this model year.

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.