Does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have a lot of brake complaints?

Yes. NHTSA lists 273 brake complaints for the 2018 Rogue, which is 41% of all 668 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among all Rogue years listed.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Nissan Rogue brakes?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake complaint area on the 2018 Rogue.

What is the most common brake problem reported on the 2018 Rogue?

The most frequently described pattern is unintended automatic emergency braking, where the vehicle brakes hard or stops suddenly with no obstruction present.

At what mileage do 2018 Rogue brake problems usually show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 12,100 miles for brake complaints on the 2018 Rogue.

Have 2018 Rogue brake issues caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data links these brake complaints to 13 crashes and 15 injuries, with no reported fires.

2018 Nissan Rogue Brakes Problems

Brakes are the top complaint area for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, with 273 complaints, 41% of all complaints for the year, tied to 13 crashes and 15 injuries. Owners most often report unintended automatic emergency braking. No related recall is listed.

Brakes complaints: 273; 41% of 668
Crashes reported: 13
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 15
Median mileage: 12,100 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Automatic emergency braking engages with no obstruction present, causing sudden stops in traffic or parking garages.
Brake pedal becomes hard to depress or fails to release, leading to rear-end collisions while exiting highways or slowing in traffic.
Vehicle brakes or locks up unexpectedly at low speed while stopped or approaching a stopped car, sometimes with dashboard warning lights.
Owners report a 'front radar obstruction' warning that triggers random braking and disables cruise control, persisting even after sensor and camera replacement.
Brake-related electrical issues appear alongside unrelated dash and infotainment power cycling, with some owners noting the brake warning light stayed on without explanation.
In one case the brake pedal was depressed while parking but the vehicle moved forward anyway, resulting in a collision.

When 2018 Nissan Rogue brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 22, 2018, latest Jul 24, 2026.

273 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q3 (61).

Brakes recalls for the 2018 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Rogue model year

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

20109 (3%)
201117 (5%)
201218 (6%)
20139 (1%)
201413 (3%)
201528 (5%)
201618 (3%)
2017123 (21%)
2018273 (41%)
2019127 (38%)
202033 (22%)
202118 (6%)
20222 (1%)
202317 (2%)
20243 (1%)
20254 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have a lot of brake complaints?: Yes. NHTSA lists 273 brake complaints for the 2018 Rogue, which is 41% of all 668 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among all Rogue years listed.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Nissan Rogue brakes?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake complaint area on the 2018 Rogue.
What is the most common brake problem reported on the 2018 Rogue?: The most frequently described pattern is unintended automatic emergency braking, where the vehicle brakes hard or stops suddenly with no obstruction present.
At what mileage do 2018 Rogue brake problems usually show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 12,100 miles for brake complaints on the 2018 Rogue.
Have 2018 Rogue brake issues caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data links these brake complaints to 13 crashes and 15 injuries, with no reported fires.