2018 Nissan Rogue Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 99 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, 15% of its 668 total complaints for the year. Owners reported 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 17,500. A related recall (23V093000) covers a jackknife ignition key issue.
- Electrical System complaints
- 99
- 15% of 668
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 17,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Dashboard and center cluster screens, speedometer, and climate/electronics power off and restart on their own while driving.
- Infotainment and navigation system goes blank or resets mid-drive, losing stereo, navigation, and phone connectivity.
- Sudden loss of steering control paired with a malfunction warning message, in one case leading to a crash.
- Check engine light appears with no apparent cause, sometimes at very low mileage.
- Radio or audio system stays powered on after the car is shut off, draining the battery repeatedly.
- Interior light fixture above the dash detaches while driving, and Bluetooth audio fails to transmit the driver's voice.
When 2018 Nissan Rogue electrical complaints were filed
First complaint May 18, 2018, latest Jun 23, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2018 Nissan Rogue
- 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 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems in the 2018 Nissan Rogue?
- NHTSA lists 99 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Rogue, which is 15% of all 668 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Nissan Rogue's electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 23V093000 covers 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles with a jackknife-style ignition key that can collapse into a folded position while driving; dealers insert a spacer into the key slot to fix it.
- At what mileage do 2018 Rogue electrical issues typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 17,500 at the time of failure for electrical complaints on the 2018 Rogue.
- Have electrical problems caused crashes or fires in the 2018 Rogue?
- NHTSA complaint data tied to this component area for the 2018 Rogue includes 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.
- How does the 2018 Rogue compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2018 Rogue's electrical share of 15% is lower than the 2016 model year's 24% but higher than the 2022 model year's 9%, based on NHTSA complaint data across model years.