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2018 Nissan Rogue Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 32 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, about 5% of its 668 total complaints for the year. Owners mainly report a power liftgate that closes unexpectedly and loose or failing front seats. There are 2 reported crashes, 5 injuries, and no fires or related recalls.

Structure & Body complaints
32
5% of 668
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
26,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Power liftgate closes unexpectedly while owners are loading cargo, in some cases striking or injuring the person underneath.
  • Liftgate fails to respond to the key fob or reset button and opens or closes on its own.
  • Driver or passenger seat becomes loose, squeaks, clicks, or vibrates, sometimes traced to broken seat frame rivets or a worn seat cage.
  • Manual seats sink or lose height on their own while driving, forcing repeated readjustment.
  • Sunroof glass has shattered while driving on the highway.
  • Water intrusion has left seats and carpet wet, leading to fungus growth.

When 2018 Nissan Rogue body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 10, 2019, latest Sep 11, 2026.

2018 Nissan Rogue structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2019Jul 2019Jan 2020Apr 2022Oct 2023Feb 2025Sep 2026
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2019 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2018 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Rogue model year

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

  1. 20071 (100%)
  2. 200841 (10%)
  3. 200947 (15%)
  4. 20106 (2%)
  5. 201115 (4%)
  6. 201215 (5%)
  7. 201336 (6%)
  8. 201450 (11%)
  9. 201559 (11%)
  10. 201654 (10%)
  11. 201751 (9%)
  12. 201832 (5%)
  13. 201922 (7%)
  14. 202017 (11%)
  15. 202124 (8%)
  16. 20223 (1%)
  17. 202320 (3%)
  18. 20249 (4%)
  19. 202511 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have a liftgate recall?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the 2018 Rogue's Structure & Body category, even though multiple owners reported the power liftgate closing unexpectedly.
How common are structure and body complaints on the 2018 Rogue?
NHTSA shows 32 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Rogue, about 5% of its 668 total complaints that year, which is lower than several other model years for this issue.
What is the most reported structure and body problem on the 2018 Rogue?
The most frequent reports involve the power liftgate closing on its own or failing to respond to the key fob, along with loose or squeaking front seats.
Were there any injuries from these structure and body issues?
Yes. NHTSA data shows 5 injuries and 2 crashes tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2018 Rogue, with a median mileage at failure of 26,500 miles.

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.