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2018 Nissan Rogue

HybridGas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
73 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA759
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA34 mpg
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The 2018 Nissan Rogue is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Rogue Hybrid FWD, is EPA-rated at 34 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 759 complaints, most often about the service brakes. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Rogue Hybrid FWDHybridFWD2.0L 4-cyl + 202V Li-Ion333534$1,850
Rogue Hybrid AWDHybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl + 202V Li-Ion313433$1,900
Rogue FWDGasFWD2.5L 4-cyl263329$2,150
Rogue Sport FWDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl263128$2,250
Rogue AWDGasAWD2.5L 4-cyl253227$2,300
Rogue Sport AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl263027$2,300

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 39681, 39692, 39680, 39759, 39691, 39760.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Electrical System

R22C8
712,458 vehicles
ProblemNissan 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.RiskDriver 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.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V093000reported Feb 16, 2023Nissan North America, Inc.
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

R22A6
5,904 vehiclesHybrid only
ProblemNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. The hydraulic brake booster assembly may overheat internally, resulting in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."RiskA loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the hydraulic brake booster supply unit, free of charge. Interim Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. A second letter will be mailed October 31, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A6.
NHTSA campaign 22V549000reported Jul 28, 2022Nissan North America, Inc.
▲high

Hybrid Propulsion System

R21B6
5,905 vehicles
ProblemNissan 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.RiskA blown fuse may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V839000reported Oct 26, 2021Nissan North America, Inc.
○minor

Back Over Prevention

1,228,830 vehicles
ProblemNissan 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) numRiskThe lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.FixNissan 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V654000reported Sep 12, 2019Nissan North America, Inc.

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking — False Automatic Emergency Braking open

NHTSA received a defect petition (DP19-001) from the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) on March 21, 2019 alleging that the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system on Model Year (MY) 2017-2018 Nissan Rogue and Rogue Sport vehicles was engaging in cases where there was no obstruction in the path of the vehicle. The CAS petition additionally alleges that, based on Nissan's actions, the manufacturer is aware of the issue due to issuing a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) launching two "Quality Actions," and initiating a "Customer Service Initiative" in relation to it. CAS contends that Nissan's actions do not represent an adequate long-term solution to the problem, as the action is only available dur

Opened Sep 9, 2019 · action PE19010

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking — False Automatic Emergency Braking closed

NHTSA received a letter from the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) on March 21, 2019 alleging that the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system on Model Year (MY) 2017-2018 Nissan Rogue and Rogue Sport vehicles was engaging in cases where there was no obstruction in the path of the vehicle. The CAS petition additionally alleged that, based on Nissan's actions, the manufacturer was aware of the issue due to issuing a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) launching two Quality Actions, and initiation of a Customer Service Initiative in relation to it. CAS contended that Nissan's actions do not represent an adequate long-term solution to the problem, as the action is only available during the basic cover

Opened Apr 8, 2019 · closed Sep 16, 2019 · action DP19001

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
759complaints filed

43 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 62 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2018: 74 · 2019: 222 · 2020: 96 · 2021: 72 · 2022: 62 · 2023: 84 · 2024: 51 · 2025: 50 · 2026: 48

Most-cited components

Service Brakes278
Forward Collision Avoidance212
Unspecified165
Electrical System113
Engine74
Power Train58

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated that on various occasions after starting the vehicle, the seat belt and air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had not yet been taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the …”Apr 18, 2023 · Seat Belts · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V093000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…”Apr 14, 2023 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated while making a right turn, the contact was notified that the driver’s side door was opened and the dome light inside of vehicle was illuminated. The contact pulled over on the side of the ride and opened and closed the door several times for the door to c…”Mar 31, 2023 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆14%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV AWDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★★☆16%
SUV FWDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★★☆17%

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Other Rogue model years

B

2026 Nissan Rogue

2 recalls · 37 complaints

C

2025 Nissan Rogue

3 recalls · 176 complaints

F

2024 Nissan Rogue

4 recalls · 196 complaints

F

2023 Nissan Rogue

6 recalls · 701 complaints

B

2022 Nissan Rogue

1 recalls · 231 complaints

F

2021 Nissan Rogue

10 recalls · 286 complaints

A

2020 Nissan Rogue

1 recalls · 150 complaints

C

2019 Nissan Rogue

4 recalls · 333 complaints

F

2017 Nissan Rogue

6 recalls · 669 complaints

F

2016 Nissan Rogue

7 recalls · 540 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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