MYRModel Year Report

2018 Nissan Rogue

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2018 Nissan Rogue
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

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 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 1999: 1 complaints 1999 2007: 1 complaints 2008: 429 complaints 2009: 320 complaints 2009 2010: 282 complaints 2011: 362 complaints 2012: 317 complaints 2012 2013: 608 complaints 2014: 437 complaints 2015: 550 complaints 2015 2016: 539 complaints 2017: 596 complaints 2018: 666 complaints 2018 2019: 333 complaints 2020: 149 complaints 2021: 283 complaints 2021 2022: 254 complaints 2023: 692 complaints 2024: 188 complaints 2024 2025: 176 complaints 2026: 33 complaints 2026
2018: 666 complaints
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YearComplaints
19991
20071
2008429
2009320
2010282
2011362
2012317
2013608
2014437
2015550
2016539
2017596
2018666
2019333
2020149
2021283
2022254
2023692
2024188
2025176
202633

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 40%

40% of complaints: service brakes — 265 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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While driving nothing in front of me, the car breaks. It happen a few times while doing 70 mph. The car breaks and slows down. It's done it while going 30 mph as well.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260724

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 30%

30% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 203 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 94 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing software and fuel level float/sensor/sending unit.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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Unknown , on November 23, 2022. I [XXX] hit a deer that jumped out in front of me while driving 45, 50 mph not one airbag went off and I hit the deer pretty hard.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231010

Also filed under ENGINE and STRUCTURE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKES ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING OR MANUAL PRESSURE. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD FOUR TIMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180716

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 57 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 46 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing differential unit.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2018 — complaint volume: 666
I 20190408 — DP (closed 20190916)

False Automatic Emergency Braking

I 20190909 — PE (open)

False Automatic Emergency Braking

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 20211216 — engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.

Remedy: Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B6.

Campaign 21V839000 — 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 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (265 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (203 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (94 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V654000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V839000 (engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V093000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2026 ▲ 2020 ▲ 2025

WORST YEARS

■ 2023 ◆ 2013 ◆ 2017

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Nissan Rogue is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Rogue?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.