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
- 667
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2018
Opened by NHTSA
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 667 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 429 |
| 2009 | 320 |
| 2010 | 282 |
| 2011 | 362 |
| 2012 | 318 |
| 2013 | 610 |
| 2014 | 438 |
| 2015 | 552 |
| 2016 | 542 |
| 2017 | 599 |
| 2018 | 667 |
| 2019 | 336 |
| 2020 | 152 |
| 2021 | 289 |
| 2022 | 262 |
| 2023 | 726 |
| 2024 | 210 |
| 2025 | 190 |
| 2026 | 49 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
40% · 265 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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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, 2026-07-24
Forward collision avoidance
30% · 203 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Electrical system
14% · 94 reportsMost commonly citing software and fuel level float/sensor/sending unit.
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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, 2023-10-10
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, 2018-07-16
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Engine
9% · 57 reportsPower train
7% · 47 reportsMost commonly citing differential unit.
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2018 Rogue Hybrid FWD, ~101,090 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-23
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2018Complaint volume 667 complaints filed for this model year.
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2019-04-08Defect petitionClosed 2019-09-16 False Automatic Emergency Braking
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2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationOpen False Automatic Emergency Braking
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2019-11-11Back over prevention19V654000 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.
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2021-12-16Engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system21V839000 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.
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2023-08-30Electrical system23V093000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Nissan Rogue — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 265 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 203 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 94 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V654000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 21V839000 · Engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system
- Recall 23V093000 · Electrical system
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.