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2018 Nissan RogueProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,015 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1,015
Crashes
64
Fires
5
Recalls
3
TSBs
247
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,015 complaints, 64 crashes, 5 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.3x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

brakes without warning while driving

11 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
2

aeb system engaging spontaneously

10 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

navigation entertainment clock screen shut off

5 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

navigation system is inaccurate

4 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
5

transmission failure

4 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

264 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 16K miles.

!Inspect the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency BrakingMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

436
0–30K
137
30–60K
28
60–90K
3
90–120K
7
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (436 reports) • Median: 16K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (264 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes264 (26%)
Other139 (14%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking118 (12%)
Electrical91 (9%)
Collision Avoidance77 (8%)
Engine58 (6%)
Drivetrain46 (5%)
Speed Control36 (4%)

2018 Nissan Rogue: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, with 264 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 16,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 16K-mile mark.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, with 118 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, with 91 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, with 77 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

113
18
309
19
125
20
108
21
82
22
97
23
59
24
58
25
64
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Nissan Rogue. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

19V654000Nov 2019

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

21V839000Dec 2021

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

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.

23V093000Aug 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2018 Nissan Rogue NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

DP19001ClosedOpened Apr 2019 · closed Sep 2019

False Automatic Emergency Braking

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

PE19010OpenOpened Sep 2019

False Automatic Emergency Braking

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

The worst model year for the Nissan Rogue is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2018 Nissan Rogue vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

1,015

Class avg

444

2.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,015 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2018 Nissan Rogue: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Nissan Rogue?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Nissan Rogue is related to the brakes, with 264 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue reliable?
The 2018 Nissan Rogue has 1,015 complaints, 64 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.3x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2018 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA rates the 2018 Nissan Rogue 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Nissan Rogue problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Nissan Rogue has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Rogue problems start?
Based on 612 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 16,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2018 Nissan Rogue data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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