2018 Nissan Rogue
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 429 |
| 2009 | 320 |
| 2010 | 282 |
| 2011 | 361 |
| 2012 | 317 |
| 2013 | 606 |
| 2014 | 433 |
| 2015 | 545 |
| 2016 | 537 |
| 2017 | 588 |
| 2018 | 662 |
| 2019 | 331 |
| 2020 | 147 |
| 2021 | 268 |
| 2022 | 240 |
| 2023 | 647 |
| 2024 | 168 |
| 2025 | 168 |
| 2026 | 26 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
39% of complaints: service brakes — 260 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY18% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 118 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY14% of complaints: electrical system — 90 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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
9% of complaints: engine — 57 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
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
7% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 46 distinct reports on file.
INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
False Automatic Emergency Braking
False Automatic Emergency Braking
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 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
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 (260 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (118 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (90 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.
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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 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have?
3 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.