2018 Nissan Rogue Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
87/100
#3 most-complained of 16 Rogue years
The 2018 Nissan Rogue ranks 3rd worst of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 87 and 668 complaints, most tied to brakes (273 complaints, 41% share) and collision avoidance systems (182 complaints, 27% share). It carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Rogue years.
- Complaints
- 668
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 35 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 48 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 31
- 28.5 city / 33.5 hwy
Top 2018 Nissan Rogue problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Brakes reportedly activate or engage unexpectedly during low-speed maneuvers, sometimes causing the vehicle to lurch forward and crash, with a median failure mileage of 12,100 miles.
- Automatic emergency braking (AEBS) reportedly triggers with no vehicle or obstacle nearby, activating warnings and sudden braking on clear roads.
- Front collision sensors reportedly fail to detect real hazards, including a case where the system did not alert or stop the car before a low-speed collision.
- Airbags reportedly fail to deploy in moderate-to-severe frontal crashes, including impacts with deer and other vehicles at highway speeds.
- Steering reportedly locks or gives out while turning, leading to loss of control and collision with a guard rail.
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?
- Compared to other Rogue model years, the 2018 ranks 3rd worst out of 16 years tracked, with a complaint index of 87 and 668 NHTSA complaints, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2018 Nissan Rogue?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 273 complaints (41% of the total) and 13 crashes, with a median failure mileage of 12,100 miles.
- Does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Rogue, covering the electrical system (jackknife ignition key), fuel system (Hybrid engine harness), and collision avoidance camera software; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2018 Rogue compare to the 2017 and 2019 models?
- The 2017 Rogue also carries an Avoid verdict with a complaint index of 80, while the 2019 Rogue is rated Good with a lower complaint index of 47.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Nissan Rogue?
- The 2018 Rogue is EPA-rated at 31 mpg combined (28.5 city / 33.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,100.