2018 Nissan Rogue problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 609 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, filed between 2018-02-13 and 2025-08-07. The most common problem areas are the service brakes (251, 41%), forward collision avoidance (161, 26%) and electrical system (81, 13%). Owners reported 32 crashes, 1 fire and 45 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2018 Nissan Rogue complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 251 | 41% | 11 | 0 | 14 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 161 | 26% | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| Unknown or other | 127 | 21% | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 81 | 13% | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine | 52 | 9% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 34 | 6% | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Power train | 33 | 5% | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 27 | 4% | 11 | 0 | 13 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 22 | 4% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 18 | 3% | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| Seats | 15 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 12 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 9 | 1% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 7 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Service brakes: 251 complaints
- 251 complaints of 609 (41%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 59 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 11 crashes and 14 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2018 Nissan Rogue covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 161 complaints
- 161 complaints of 609 (26%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 59 of them also name the service brakes; owners reported 6 crashes and 9 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2018 Nissan Rogue covers this system.
Electrical system: 81 complaints
- 81 complaints of 609 (13%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 23 of them also name the service brakes; owners reported 4 crashes and 4 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2018 Nissan Rogue; the recall, campaign 23V093000, says: “The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.”
Engine: 52 complaints
- 52 complaints of 609 (9%) name the engine.
- 13 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 2 crashes in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2018 Nissan Rogue; the recall, campaign 21V839000, says: “Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.”
Vehicle speed control: 34 complaints
- 34 complaints of 609 (6%) name the vehicle speed control — cruise control and accelerator/throttle control.
- 19 of them also name the service brakes; owners reported 6 crashes and 6 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2018 Nissan Rogue covers this system.
Power train: 33 complaints
- 33 complaints of 609 (5%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 9 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2018 Nissan Rogue covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 74 |
| 2019 | 222 |
| 2020 | 77 |
| 2021 | 61 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 21 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names ROGUE, model year 2018. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2018 Nissan Rogue recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Rogue?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2018 Nissan Rogue's most common problem areas are the service brakes (251 of 609 complaints), forward collision avoidance (161 of 609 complaints) and electrical system (81 of 609 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA has 609 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, including 32 reported crashes and 1 reported fire.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Nissan Rogue's problems?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Nissan Rogue; 2 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.