2018 Nissan Rogue engine problems

Related recalls

• Recall 21V839000Oct 26, 20215,905 vehicles
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) · HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

  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.

  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.

What owners say

1. Filed May 28, 2026TXFireElectrical SystemEngine

   Component/System: The fire department determined the cause of the fire to be accidental due to an electrical malfunction within the vehicle. The most extensive damage was located in the engine compartment, though damage spread to the passenger compartment as well. The vehicle is available on request. The vehicle caught fire while parked on a street. No injuries or displacements occured. However, the vehicle became "well involved" with fire, creating an active emergency that…

   NHTSA complaint #11740715 · source
2. Filed May 27, 2026RIEngineOther / Unknown

   Around 100,000 miles, my vehicle began experiencing intermittent hesitation, sudden loss of power, and frequent stalling. Prior to the complete failure, the vehicle would occasionally hesitate during acceleration and feel like it was losing engine power while driving. Over time, the problem became more frequent. One day, while driving approximately 50 mph on a side road, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning and completely lost power. I was luckily able to avoid an…

   NHTSA complaint #11740346 · source
3. Filed Mar 7, 2026CAEngine

   2018 Nissan Rogue. With just over 96,000 miles. I have been working on cars for 35 years and understand mechanics at a professional level. What component or system failed or malfunctioned?: Oil level sensor. Oil temp sensor. Knock sensor. Complete rod bearing failure. Outrageously high Oil temperature and Oil consumption. Rod Bearing started knocking. There were no warning lights or Low Oil level warnings. I was driving home from work yesterday and out of nowhere the rod…

   NHTSA complaint #11722717 · source
4. Filed Sep 16, 202570,000 miNYElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel gauge sending unit had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where the diagnosis was confirmed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who also confirmed that the fuel gauge sending unit had failed and needed to be replaced. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11687645 · source
5. Filed Jul 14, 2025SDDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine

   Engine seems very weak. Not enough power to safely pass on a highway. Absolutely gutless and sometimes upon acceleration and/or braking it jerks.

   NHTSA complaint #11673245 · source
6. Filed Jul 4, 2025GAEngine

   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 restart the car.

   NHTSA complaint #11671294 · source
7. Filed Jun 6, 2025141,832 miTXEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 safely and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to three independent mechanics who determined that there was a malfunction error and CVT judder. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11665239 · source
8. Filed Apr 21, 2025CAElectrical SystemEngineSeats & Seat Belts

   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 vehicle is very scary wrote a letter to Nissan never hear back to to dealship and they were unable to help me.. car still under extended warranty but no one wants to honor it.. very sad.. please help I…

   NHTSA complaint #11655808 · source
9. Filed Sep 14, 2024OHEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   After driving home from an appointment tonight 9/14/2024, my Nissan Rogue 2018 began shuttering, stalling and jerking. I was only 3 miles from home, and it happened all the way home, with times I didn't think the vehicle was going to restart. I was in saturday afternoon traffic and cars where swerving around me avoiding my car, and trying to not hit me. Vehile mileage is 71,256 miles and only myself as owner in it's entire history. I've had allthe oil and fluid changes…

   NHTSA complaint #11614640 · source
10. Filed Aug 8, 2024TXEngine

    While driving on the highway at 75 mph my Nissan Rogue lost its ability to accelerate and maintain its speed while on cruise control. The CVT transmission has abruptly become faulty and now has internal issues according to Polo S Mechanic shop. This is a 6-year-old vehicle, and no warning signs were/are present. I would like this investigated.

    NHTSA complaint #11607206 · source
11. Filed May 15, 2024CAEngine

    My car has an engine issue at 45000 miles and needs a replacement of engine. My safety was put at risk because driving a car with engine issue is very dangerous with potential brake loss. This issue was diagnosed by the official dealership. The engine light was on.

    NHTSA complaint #11588887 · source
12. Filed Mar 12, 2024MDCrashEngineLightingOther / Unknown

    On 3/5/24 I had a collision with a large deer. The front of the car was impacted. The air bags did not deploy. I was driving at 50 mph. I have sent my concern to Nissan but they have not responded. Approximately $10,000 in damage was done.

    NHTSA complaint #11576849 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. 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