2018 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 91 engine-related complaints for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, 14% of its 668 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure was 22,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 91
- 14% of 668
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 22,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration, including one case where the vehicle accelerated on its own while entering a garage and crashed into a house.
- A separate report describes the vehicle suddenly surging to about 80 mph after the front wheel brushed a curb in a parking lot, making the steering difficult to control.
- Some owners describe hesitation or failure to accelerate from a complete stop, with the pedal not responding fast enough even when floored, and no diagnostic codes or warning lights present.
- This hesitation issue was reported as sporadic and difficult for mechanics to replicate on demand.
When 2018 Nissan Rogue engine complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 11, 2018, latest May 28, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2018 Nissan Rogue
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Rogue model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA list for the 2018 Nissan Rogue?
- NHTSA lists 91 engine complaints for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, which is 14% of the 668 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Nissan Rogue engine problems?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area on the 2018 Nissan Rogue.
- At what mileage do 2018 Nissan Rogue engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2018 Nissan Rogue is 22,000 miles.
- What kind of engine problems do 2018 Nissan Rogue owners report?
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration events, including one that ended in a crash, as well as sporadic hesitation or failure to accelerate from a stop with no warning lights or codes.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these engine complaints?
- Across all complaint areas for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, NHTSA records 8 crashes, 6 injuries, and 1 fire; some of the sampled engine complaints describe crashes tied to sudden acceleration.