2018 Nissan Rogue Sport problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport, most often about engine. There are 2 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
94
Recalls
2
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
14
Median mileage
41,030 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 19 of 94 complaints (20%).
  • Engine (19) and brakes (18) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 41,030 mi.
  • Owners reported 8 crashes, 0 fires and 14 injuries.
  • The 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport has 2 recalls on file.
  • It has the most serious complaint record of all 6 Nissan Rogue Sport model years we track.
  • That is 29% more complaints than the 2017 model year (73).

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport problems by category

  • Other / Unknown
    27 complaints
  • Electrical System · 2 crashes
    19 complaints
  • Engine
    19 complaints
  • Brakes · 3 crashes
    18 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 2 crashes
    15 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    13 complaints
  • Airbags · 5 crashes
    7 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts · 1 crash
    6 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    4 complaints
  • Body & Structure · 1 crash
    3 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Unknown or other27
Electrical system19
Engine17
Service brakes17
Power train13
Air bags7
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking7
Seat belts4

When problems happen (mileage)

2Under 10k1010k–30k1730k–60k760k–100k4100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport complaints that list mileage.

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls (2)

  • Recall 23V093000Feb 16, 2023712,458 vehicles
    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.

    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.

    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.

  • Recall 19V654000Sep 12, 20191,228,830 vehicles
    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."

    Risk: 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.

Recent 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 10, 2026NJTransmission & Drivetrain
    Nissan Rogue Sport with 39,500 miles. While driving on a busy highway the vehicle all of a sudden was losing power and surging dangerously. Barely made it home. There were no warning lights. It had to be towed to a garage. There were no leaks. I was told the CVT transmission would have to be replaced. It was towed to a Nissan dealer who verified the CVT transmission would indeed need to be replaced. Nissan said that because the Motor oil changes were not done at a Nissan…
    NHTSA complaint #11763437 · source
  2. Filed Jul 31, 2026AZEngineOther / Unknown
    A/C Started blowing warm air when car was idling, then car randomly overheated while sitting in traffic. Once car cooled down, check to coolant levels and they were fine. After the car sat overnight A/C worked fine and temperature gauge was at normal. Started the car with A/C on and popped the hood, the radiator fan was not on nor did it come on. Now anytime the car idles for more than 1 or 2 minutes it overheats.
    NHTSA complaint #11754041 · source
  3. Filed Jul 22, 2026NJEngine
    As I was driving, air conditioner failed to function, resulting in car overheating and 'Check Engine' light coming on. Was able drive car safely home. Problem was later diagnosed as malfunctioning radiator fan.
    NHTSA complaint #11752031 · source
  4. Filed Jul 10, 2026WAEngine
    Radiator fan failure. At around 47000 miles the radiator fan gave out. Ours caused our car to overheat on the highway and start smoking. We took it to a repair shop and got it fixed for between $1000-1500. At that time, we saw plenty of users reporting the same issue around the same mileage mark. It has now been two years since that repair and our fan is starting to squeak and make noise again like it did the few months before it gave out the first time. Our mileage is now…
    NHTSA complaint #11749579 · source
  5. Filed Jul 3, 2026GATransmission & Drivetrain
    CVT issue my Rogue Sport has 81000 miles and now needs a transmission according to the mechanic shop. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
    NHTSA complaint #11748091 · source
  6. Filed Jun 25, 2026PAOther / Unknown
    Radiator cooling fan completely stopped working in 2023 and caused my car to overheat. Also caused all coolant to evaporate from the heat. Can not use AC at all without car overheating.
    NHTSA complaint #11746364 · source
  7. Filed Jun 18, 202678,436 miAZCrash1 injuredTowedAirbags
    The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the contact noticed an abnormal loud sound. The contact stated that all the air bags independently deployed. The contact stated that the deployed air bags impaired the contact vision. The contact held the steering wheel tightly. The contact stated that the vehicle veered off the road and into a desert. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into serveral hills of dirt, tree branches…
    NHTSA complaint #11745101 · source
  8. Filed Jun 2, 2026NYOther / Unknown
    While driving my 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport the car began to overheat when i slowed down or came to a stop. I brought it to my mechanic who informed me the radiator cooling fan failed and had to be replaced. I found out that many Nissan Rogue Sport models have had this issue. I think it is a saftey isse when you car overheats....
    NHTSA complaint #11741561 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology