2018 Nissan Rogue Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2018 Nissan Rogue ranks 3rd worst out of 19 model years, with a complaint index of 89 and an Avoid verdict. Brakes account for 41% of complaints, followed by collision avoidance and camera issues at 27%, with a median failure mileage of 14,288 miles overall.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 89/100
- #3 of 19 Rogue years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 668
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 35
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 48
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 31
- 28.5 city / 33.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 48 / 0
Top 2018 Nissan Rogue problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes273 (41%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras182 (27%)
- Other139 (21%)
- Electrical System99 (15%)
- Engine91 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain47 (7%)
- Structure & Body32 (5%)
- Airbags31 (5%)
- Steering19 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe the brake pedal or automatic emergency braking system engaging or failing unexpectedly, causing sudden stops or complete loss of braking, sometimes leading to rear-end collisions.
- Automatic emergency braking is reported to activate with no obstruction present, triggering hard, unexpected stops in parking lots or garages.
- Some drivers describe the steering wheel becoming difficult or impossible to turn, especially after minor curb contact or while negotiating curves, leading to loss of control.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during crashes, including one where the vehicle rolled into a ditch and a guard rail impact, though side airbags deployed in a separate incident.
- A vehicle is reported to have rolled backward on its own after being parked and shut off, striking a gate and injuring an occupant.
- Owners report unintended acceleration after minor curb contact, with the vehicle reaching high speed and making a sharp turn before the steering became hard to control.
2018 Nissan Rogue recalls
3 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 21V839000Oct 26, 2021Fuel System5,905 vehicles
Hybrid propulsion system
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.
Risk: A blown fuse may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B6.
- 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 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 28.5 MPG
- Highway
- 33.5 MPG
- Combined
- 31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,100
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue reliable?
- Among 19 Nissan Rogue model years, 2018 ranks 3rd worst with a complaint index of 89 and an Avoid verdict. NHTSA logged 668 complaints for this year, with brakes being the top problem area at 41% of complaints.
- What are the main problems with the 2018 Nissan Rogue?
- NHTSA data shows brakes lead complaints at 41% (273 complaints), followed by collision avoidance and camera systems at 27% (182 complaints) and electrical system issues at 15% (99 complaints). The median mileage at failure across all issues is 14,288 miles.
- Does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Rogue: a jackknife ignition key that can collapse while driving, a fuel system harness issue affecting hybrid models, and a back-up camera software update. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2018 Rogue compare to other Rogue years?
- The 2018 Rogue has a complaint index of 89, worse than most other years except 2023 (100) and 2017 (94). Years like 2020 (index 6) and 2012 (index 11) earned Best verdicts by comparison.
- Did the 2018 Nissan Rogue have unintended braking problems?
- Yes, brakes are the top complaint area, accounting for 273 of 668 complaints (41%), including reports of automatic emergency braking engaging without obstruction and brakes failing to respond in traffic.