2018 Nissan Rogue recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Nissan Rogue and 609 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are service brakes (253), forward collision avoidance (161), unknown or other (127). It earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is 27–29 mpg combined, depending on engine.
The 2018 ranks #12 of 14 Rogue model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with more complaints than the average year (420). It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 5.0 per model year.
Recalls 3
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2018 Nissan Rogue. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Electrical system · ignition · anti-theft · immobilizer/proximity · key/sender
Problem: 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.
Risk: Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
Engine and engine cooling · engine · engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Problem: 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.
Risk: A blown fuse may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Problem: 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."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
Transmission
Engine seems very weak. Not enough power to safely pass on a highway. Absolutely gutless and sometimes upon acceleration and/or braking it jerks.
Driver door will not open from outside or inside vehicle. Based on research this is an acuator issue that Nissan has known about since 2014 & failed to issue a recall. I am in the process of costly repair @ personal expense for a clear safety issue the know about & have failed to address, & would like reimbursement for. I have had to climb over/out passenger side several tim…
Safety ratings
2018 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD Later Release
2018 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Later Release
2018 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD Early Release
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2018 Nissan Rogue.
Rogue AWD
Auto (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 2.5 L
Regular
Rogue FWD
Auto (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 2.5 L
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, most recently for electrical system · ignition · anti-theft · immobilizer/proximity · key/sender (02/16/2023). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Rogue?
Based on 609 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are service brakes (253), forward collision avoidance (161), unknown or other (127).
Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue safe?
The 2018 Nissan Rogue earned a 4-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2018 a good year for the Nissan Rogue?
The 2018 ranks #12 of 14 Rogue model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with more complaints than the average year (420). It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 5.0 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Nissan Rogue get?
EPA ratings for the 2018 Nissan Rogue range from 27 to 29 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: ROGUE, Rogue.