2018 Nissan Rogue Sport

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2018 Nissan Rogue Sport
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:15:06.480Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Rogue Sport Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 2017: 72 complaints 2017 2018: 89 complaints 2018 2019: 96 complaints 2019 2020: 52 complaints 2020 2021: 35 complaints 2021 2022: 11 complaints 2022
2018: 89 complaints
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YearComplaints
201772
201889
201996
202052
202135
202211

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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

SERVICE BRAKES 19%

19% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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

ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 14 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 8%

8% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20191111 — back over prevention

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

R 20230830 — electrical system

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.