2018 NISSAN ROGUE Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Nissan Rogue. This model year has 500 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Brake System.
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Worst 2018 Nissan Rogue Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brake System
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Uncategorized Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Nissan Rogue. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake System | 209 | 9 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 120 | 6 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 105 | 5 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 69 | 4 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 43 | 2 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 30 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 29 | 5 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 27 | 11 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 17 | 5 | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Lane Departure | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan Rogue. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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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 …
I was driving my car and out of no where for the first time I feel it shaking and making a noise, it did it for a min then it would stop, and it would continue this way every couple of mins. I had a feeling I should pull over yet there was no where I could pull over to on a busy …
After driving for awhile it will take a minute once putting foot on the gas for car to take off at a traffic light. Also malfunction error comes up on dashboard and car starts to slow down and try’s to cut off. Have to pull over and turn off the car, wait for a few minutes then r…
Buenos días. Yo tengo una Nissan Router 2018.La guagua cuando uno frena ella tiembla completa. Y se tira para los otros carriles de la carretera. Yo lo notifique al dealer y al banco para q me la cambien y el dealer dice q no por mi crédito yo le dije si yo sufro un accidente voy…
Nissian refused to fix this problem, even though it occurs on hundreds of cars made in Korea I believe it is a safety problem and indicates a false temperature reading but am not sure. please read letter i sent them Case #[XXX] Note only cars beginning vin with KN are affected I…
The CVT transmission in my 2018 Nissan Rogue failed catastrophically at 92,000 miles, far below industry standards for drivetrain reliability. This failure, tied to known defects and past class-action litigation, caused severe safety risks and financial hardship. Despite these is…
Back up camera black out and on no volume with car play and radio not working. The it just stopped and with out warning will go out. Vehicle is available for inspection. Unable to see or getting warnings without back camera.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH on the highway, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 40 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle was jumping while accelerating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over sa…
Rear power lift gate on my 2018 Nissan Rogue will randomly close after being lifted. Happens at any time, whether the key fob, dash button or the button on the lift gate itself is used. The lift gate has hit my wife and I in the head multiple times causing minor injury. The car …
The A/C does not work on the driver side making it impossible to defrost the windshield. The passenger side of the windshield defrosted, but not the drivers side making the vehicle impossible to drive as there was no vision for the driver. My mechanic had to disassemble the ent…
The backup camera picture/screen has randomly cut out while backing up putting myself and whatever is behind me at risk for collision. In the section where it asks for the date, it's happens randomly since I bought it. Whenever I've taken it to my mechanic they have not been able…
Driver seat moves back and forth while driving, speed control goes wild while driving, transmission does keep gear nor speed level .. leaking out of motor while the car is turned off after driving for a couple of minutes.. key jackknife is very week.. the safety issues of this ve…
It has happened where I am driving on the highway with big vehicle's are next to me and it will brake and take me from 65 miles per hour down to 30 mph quickly . I always hope that no one is in back of me I fear that i will get in a accident for no reason . Please put a recall …
On 03/06/2025 my car got into an accident with another vehicle the whole pumper was damaged yet the air bags didn’t go off, and my child in the back seat with his booster, that the seat belt was supposed to hold the seat, the whole booster seat came off
My drivers seat moves, the back is breaking off of the bottom, as I drive the seat moves and is breaking. This is a big safety issue. I took it to Nissan and they want to charge me over $5000.00 for parts to replace the finisher, the track/ frame and the seat back. This is a 2…
When driving the seatbelt light indicator comes on, has been doing this for sometime and usually only happens when there is no passenger. When the passenger seatbelt is clicked the light (seatbelt indicator) goes off.
On Friday, 24 Jan 25, at highway speeds between 60 and 70 mph the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system unexpectedly engaged three times. On Sunday, 26 Jan 25, while in a neighborhood street the AEB engaged unexpectedly at 25 mph. That same day at highway speeds between 60 a…
My 2018 Nissan is having rear differential issues affecting the transfer case, I did see there was a class action lawsuit. My car is unable to go up any small ramps without stalling. I was told this issue will persist. I still owe the bank money. When I went to the Nissan Dealers…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2018 Nissan Rogue.
Recalls for 2018 Nissan Rogue
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2018 Nissan Rogue. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2018 Nissan Rogue — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2018 Nissan Rogue has 500 NHTSA owner complaints, 29 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Brake System (209 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Rogue?▾
#1: Brake System (209 complaints). #2: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (120 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (105 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Nissan Rogue?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2018 Nissan Rogue?▾
The 2018 Nissan Rogue has 29 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 500 total NHTSA complaints. 42 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?▾
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2018 Nissan Rogue. The largest issue: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 Nissan Rogue?▾
The 2018 Nissan Rogue has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Brake System issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Rogue reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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