2018 Nissan Rogue Sport
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 72 |
| 2018 | 89 |
| 2019 | 96 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 11 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
20% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLES ABS DID NOT ACTIVATE THEREFORE THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20200114
19% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLES ABS DID NOT ACTIVATE THEREFORE THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20200114
16% of complaints: engine — 14 distinct reports on file.
13% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 7 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated.
Campaign 19V654000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 23V093000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2018 Nissan Rogue Sport — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (18 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (17 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (14 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 19V654000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V093000 (electrical system) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.