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2018 Nissan Rogue Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 19 steering-related complaints for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, about 3% of its 668 total complaints, with 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 26,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Steering complaints
19
3% of 668
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
8
Median mileage
26,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the steering wheel locking or becoming very difficult to turn during sharp turns or after curb contact.
  • Some describe the steering suddenly stopping response mid-turn, causing the vehicle to leave the road or hit a guard rail.
  • Others report an intermittent binding or bounce-back sensation when turning the wheel quickly through a full rotation, sometimes repeating several times in a row.
  • One owner traced uneven tire wear to worn rack and pinion and tie rod components.
  • A separate report describes the steering pulling only to one side after a dashboard malfunction warning while driving on the highway.

When 2018 Nissan Rogue steering complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 4, 2018, latest Aug 15, 2025.

2018 Nissan Rogue steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2018Jun 2019Dec 2019Jul 2020Sep 2021Jul 2023
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2018 to Aug 2025; peak Dec 2019 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2018 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Rogue model year

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

  1. 20109 (3%)
  2. 201117 (5%)
  3. 20123 (1%)
  4. 201312 (2%)
  5. 20147 (2%)
  6. 201513 (2%)
  7. 201623 (4%)
  8. 201723 (4%)
  9. 201819 (3%)
  10. 201911 (3%)
  11. 20204 (3%)
  12. 202118 (6%)
  13. 20226 (3%)
  14. 20239 (1%)
  15. 20242 (1%)
  16. 20252 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA lists 19 steering-related complaints for the 2018 Rogue, which is about 3% of its 668 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for 2018 Nissan Rogue steering problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2018 Rogue's steering complaints.
At what mileage do 2018 Rogue steering problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 26,000 miles.
Are steering complaints worse in 2018 than other Rogue years?
The 2018 Rogue's 19 steering complaints (3% share) are lower than the 2016 and 2017 model years, which each had 23 complaints and a 4% share, and lower than the 2021 model year's 6% share.
Did the 2018 Rogue steering issue cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to these 19 steering complaints includes 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.