2018 Nissan Rogue
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Brakes
Brakes leads by volume: 273 of 666 complaints (41%) mention it.
Complaints filed rose from 596 in 2017 to 666 in 2018.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | vs. 2018 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,250–2,300 | 1,850–2,300 | 1,850–2,300 | 1,850–2,300 | 2,150–2,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 27–28 | 27–34 | 27–34 | 27–34 | 27–29 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 25–26 / 31–32 | 25–33 / 30–35 | 25–33 / 30–35 | 25–33 / 31–35 | 25–26 / 31–33 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 315–326 | 261–329 | 261–329 | 261–324 | 312–324 | |
| Complaints filed | 540 | 596 | 666 | 333 | 151 | |
| Recalls issued | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 35 | 57 | 35 | 27 | 9 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |
| Injuries reported | 36 | 59 | 48 | 28 | 6 | |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Nissan Rogue?
Brakes: 273 of 666 NHTSA complaints (41%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Nissan Rogue get?
EPA rates it 27–34 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Nissan Rogue?
EPA estimates $1,850–$2,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 26 mpg | 33 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,150 | 310 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 33 mpg (high) | 35 mpg (high) | 34 mpg (high) | $1,850 (low) | 261 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 25 mpg (low) | 32 mpg | 27 mpg (low) | $2,300 (high) | 324 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 31 mpg | 34 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,900 | 276 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 26 mpg | 31 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,250 | 318 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 26 mpg | 30 mpg (low) | 27 mpg (low) | $2,300 (high) | 329 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 58 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 46 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 94 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Brakes | 273 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Steering | 19 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 35 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 214 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 31 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 138 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER · Campaign 23V093000 · Feb 17, 2023
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) · Campaign 21V839000 · Oct 27, 2021
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A blown fuse may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · Campaign 19V654000 · Sep 13, 2019
Defect: 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."
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.