Model year report

2018 Nissan Rogue: what breaks, and at what mileage

What breaks on the 2018 Nissan Rogue

On the 2018 Nissan Rogue, the failure owners report most often is other brake problem, and the reports cluster around 12,000 miles. The earliest to appear is other driver assistance problem, reported by a median of 7,500 miles. Overall it scores 80 out of 100, severe risk for a 2018.

Severe risk for a 2018 — 44th riskiest of the 251 2018 vehicles we can rate. 1,009 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork.

What owners report breaking

Owners have reported 65 named failure modes on the 2018 Nissan Rogue, and the three most-reported carry 42% of everything filed.

Other brake problem leads with 205 reports, about 3.7 per 1,000 vehicles and with the middle half of reports between 3k to 24,000 miles.

Other driver assistance problem follows with 162 reports, usually reported between 2k to 35,000 miles.

Other electrical problem follows with 60 reports, usually reported between 3k to 25,000 miles.

By system, the reports fall mostly into brakes (267), adas (228) and electrical (92).

The mileage the reports cluster at

600 of the reports on the 2018 Nissan Rogue came with an odometer reading, and half of those were filed before 15,000 miles.

Cumulatively, 91% by 50,000 miles and 99% by 100,000 miles of the dated reports had been filed.

The busiest stretch is between 0 and 10,000 miles, which alone holds 41% of the dated reports.

78% of the dated reports were filed below 36,000 miles, which is early enough that a fair number of these cars were still under a factory warranty when the owner complained.

In the order they tend to show up: other driver assistance problem around 8k, software fault or failed update around 10k, other brake problem around 12k and other electrical problem around 13k.

Median

Tick median reported mileage Solid middle half of reports Faint 10th to 90th percentile Colour how bad the failure is when it happens

Showing the 12 most-reported failure modes of 65. The full list is in the table below.

How reports accumulate

Share of reports filed by each mileage

half by 15k

Every report with an odometer reading, cumulative, from 0 to 200,000 miles. A curve that climbs early is a car with early problems, whatever its total.

Line share of reports filed by that mileage
Dashed the median reported mileage

Severity, and what it costs

Across the named modes, 51 mention a crash, 5 a fire and 46 an injury. Those are the words owners used in their own complaints, and NHTSA does not verify them, but they are the closest thing in this data to a measure of what a failure actually did.

The average severity weight across every report on this year is 4.30, where a stalled engine or a failed airbag weighs many times more than a rattling trim panel, and a figure this high means the reports are dominated by failures with safety consequences rather than annoyances. The weighting is set out in full on the methodology page.

What the top failures cost to put right, as editorial estimates for an independent US shop rather than figures from NHTSA: other brake problem at $300–$1,800, other driver assistance problem at $250–$1,800, other electrical problem at $250–$2,000 and parking brake failure at $250–$1,300. Dealer labour, a seized bolt or a part that is no longer made can push any of these past the top of its range.

12% of the reports on this year sit in the engine, transmission, drivetrain or cooling systems — the four where a repair bill is usually four figures.

Every reported failure mode

Mileage figures are percentiles of owner-reported readings. Click a column to sort.
Failure mode	System	Reports	With reading	25th	Median	75th	Per 1,000	Typical repair	Severity
Other brake problem	brakes	205	166	3k	12k	24k	3.7	$300–$1,800	High
Other driver assistance problem	adas	162	93	2k	8k	34k	3.0	$250–$1,800	High
Other electrical problem	electrical	60	32	3k	13k	24k	1.1	$250–$2,000	Moderate
Parking brake failure	brakes	50	27	5k	26k	35k	0.9	$250–$1,300	Moderate
Other engine problem	engine	35	16	5k	19k	35k	0.6	$300–$4,000	High
Seat belt or retractor failure	airbag	30	11	2k	30k	37k	0.5	$200–$900	High
Backup camera failure	infotainment	27	13	5k	19k	37k	0.5	$250–$1,200	Moderate
Cruise control failure	adas	25	19	5k	32k	47k	0.5	$200–$1,400	High
Other speed control problem	adas	25	23	7k	17k	22k	0.5	$250–$2,000	Critical
Other body or interior problem	body	22	10	18k	28k	32k	0.4	$200–$2,000	Moderate
CVT failure	transmission	20	11	26k	55k	98k	0.4	$3,000–$8,500	Critical
Other powertrain problem	transmission	19	5	—	14k	—	0.3	$400–$4,500	High
No-start or intermittent start failure	engine	12	5	—	21k	—	0.2	$200–$1,800	Moderate
Ignition switch, key fob or immobilizer failure	electrical	12	3	—	67k	—	0.2	$250–$1,500	High
Infotainment screen failure	infotainment	12	7	—	7k	—	0.2	$400–$2,600	Low
Software fault or failed update	software	12	10	6k	10k	17k	0.2	$0–$600	Moderate
Complete transmission failure	transmission	11	5	—	28k	—	0.2	$2,800–$8,000	Critical
Lane keep or steering assist fault	adas	11	4	—	35k	—	0.2	$200–$1,600	High
Other steering problem	steering	11	6	—	28k	—	0.2	$350–$2,400	High
Other wheel or tire problem	wheels	9	5	—	39k	—	0.2	$200–$1,500	High
Differential or transfer case failure	drivetrain	7	1	—	84k	—	0.1	$900–$4,200	High
Engine sensor failure	electrical	7	7	—	6k	—	0.1	$180–$900	Moderate
ABS module or sensor failure	brakes	7	6	—	3k	—	0.1	$500–$2,400	High
Sunroof failure or glass breakage	body	7	4	—	15k	—	0.1	$700–$4,500	High
Other fuel system problem	fuel	7	3	—	46k	—	0.1	$300–$2,200	High
Control module (ECM/PCM/BCM) failure	electrical	6	3	—	96k	—	0.1	$700–$3,000	High
Audio or connectivity failure	infotainment	6	4	—	12k	—	0.1	$150–$900	Low
Stalling while driving	engine	5	4	—	41k	—	0.1	$300–$2,500	Critical
Overheating	cooling	5	4	—	17k	—	0.1	$400–$3,500	High
Airbag warning light or occupant sensor fault	airbag	5	2	—	49k	—	0.1	$300–$1,600	High
Automatic braking for no reason	adas	5	5	—	23k	—	0.1	$0–$1,500	Critical
Other visibility problem	glass	5	4	—	7k	—	0.1	$150–$1,400	Moderate
Alternator or charging system failure	electrical	4	0	—	—	—	0.1	$450–$1,600	High
Liftgate, tailgate or trunk failure	body	4	0	—	—	—	0.1	$250–$1,500	Moderate
Fuel gauge or level sensor failure	fuel	3	3	—	258	—	0.1	$300–$1,200	Moderate
Wiring harness or short circuit	electrical	3	2	—	49k	—	0.1	$400–$3,500	High
Master cylinder or brake booster failure	brakes	3	3	—	4k	—	0.1	$450–$2,200	Critical
Airbag failed to deploy in a crash	airbag	3	0	—	—	—	0.1	$1,000–$5,000	Critical
Control arm, ball joint or bushing failure	suspension	3	0	—	—	—	0.1	$400–$2,200	High
Blower motor or climate control failure	hvac	3	0	—	—	—	0.1	$250–$1,200	Moderate
Tail light, brake light or signal failure	lighting	3	2	—	7k	—	0.1	$100–$900	Moderate
Other suspension problem	suspension	3	1	—	39k	—	0.1	$350–$2,000	Moderate
Other lighting problem	lighting	3	2	—	3k	—	0.1	$120–$1,200	Moderate
Excessive oil consumption	engine	2	0	—	—	—	0.0	$900–$6,500	High
Oil leak	engine	2	0	—	—	—	0.0	$250–$2,200	Moderate
Loss of braking	brakes	2	2	—	41k	—	0.0	$400–$3,000	Critical
Airbag inflator rupture	airbag	2	2	—	10k	—	0.0	$0–$0	Critical
Steering rack, gear or tie rod failure	steering	2	2	—	48k	—	0.0	$700–$2,600	High
Door latch or handle failure	body	2	1	—	27k	—	0.0	$250–$1,200	High
Air conditioning failure	hvac	2	2	—	17k	—	0.0	$400–$2,800	Moderate
Catalytic converter failure	emissions	2	0	—	—	—	0.0	$900–$3,500	Moderate
Headlight failure or clouding	lighting	2	2	—	3k	—	0.0	$150–$1,800	Moderate
Wiper or washer failure	glass	2	1	—	40k	—	0.0	$120–$800	Moderate
Complete engine failure or seizure	engine	1	1	—	30k	—	0.0	$4,500–$12,000	Critical
Water pump failure	cooling	1	0	—	—	—	0.0	$500–$2,200	High
Radiator or coolant leak	cooling	1	1	—	45k	—	0.0	$350–$1,900	High
Transmission slipping	transmission	1	0	—	—	—	0.0	$1,200–$5,500	High
Transmission will not engage a gear	transmission	1	1	—	12k	—	0.0	$1,500–$6,000	Critical
Fuel injector failure	fuel	1	0	—	—	—	0.0	$450–$2,800	Moderate
Fuel leak or fuel odor	fuel	1	0	—	—	—	0.0	$300–$2,500	Critical
Loss of power steering	steering	1	1	—	21k	—	0.0	$600–$2,800	Critical
Strut, shock or spring failure	suspension	1	0	—	—	—	0.0	$500–$2,000	Moderate
Alignment fault and uneven tire wear	suspension	1	0	—	—	—	0.0	$150–$1,200	Moderate
Tire blowout or tread separation	wheels	1	0	—	—	—	0.0	$200–$1,500	Critical
Other seat belt problem	airbag	1	0	—	—	—	0.0	$200–$900	High
Unclassified problem	other	100	53	6k	13k	24k	1.8	—	Moderate

Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound. Repair costs are typical independent-shop ranges for the failure, not figures from these reports.

How often, against how many were built

Scaled by an estimate of how many of these cars exist, the 2018 Nissan Rogue draws about 18 per 1,000 vehicles, which puts it in the 94th percentile of complaint rates among 2018 vehicles we can rate.

That denominator is the weakest number on the page and it is fair to say so plainly. Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound.

The working figure is 54,804 vehicles. If the true number is twice that, every rate on this page is half what it says; the ranking against other 2018 vehicles, which is what the risk score uses, is far more robust than the rate itself.

What owners wrote

Verbatim from NHTSA complaint narratives, trimmed for length. The odometer reading is the one the owner gave.

Recalls on the 2018 model year

NHTSA has issued 3 recall campaigns covering the 2018 Nissan Rogue, affecting an estimated 83,485 vehicles. A recall is a different kind of evidence from a complaint: it is the regulator and the manufacturer agreeing that something has to be fixed, and the fix is free for as long as the car exists.

The campaigns cover electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:, hybrid propulsion system and back over prevention: sensing system: camera. Whether the work was actually done on the car in front of you is a question only the VIN can answer, and the manufacturer or NHTSA will answer it free.

Recalls also distort complaint counts. Publicity about a campaign reminds owners that complaining is possible, so reports for a recalled component often spike after the recall rather than before it.

23V093000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

712,458 vehicles 2023-02-16

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.

21V839000

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

5,905 vehicles 2021-10-26

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.

19V654000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

1,228,830 vehicles 2019-09-12

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…
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.

Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the car's age. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before assuming it was done.

How it ranks in the 2018 field

The score at the top of the page, placed among its peers. The zones are the same thresholds the scorer applies, read out of the scorer itself, so the picture and the band word cannot disagree.

Risk score against the rest of the 2018 field

Scores are ranked within the model year, never across years, because an older car has had longer to accumulate reports.

Left fewer and less serious reports
Right more, or worse
Marker this vehicle

How 2018 compares with the other years

Severe risk for a 2018 — 44th riskiest of the 251 2018 vehicles we can rate. The comparison is always within the same model year, so an older car is never penalised for having had longer to break.

Across the 19 model years of this car that carry enough reports to score, 2025 comes out best at 64 and 2018 worst at 80, with 2018 itself at 80.

If the model year is negotiable, 2025, 2022, 2009, 2008, 2024, 2010, 2012, 2016, 2011, 2014, 2013, 2026, 2015, 2020 and 2023 score lower than 2018 by a margin worth acting on. Same body, same engines, different luck — usually a supplier change or a mid-cycle fix, which the complaint data can show but never explain.

Within the 2014–2020 generation specifically, 2016 is the strongest year at 72 and 2018 the weakest at 80.

Scores compare each year against other cars of the same model year, so a low number on an older car is a real result and not an artefact of age.

Risk score by model year, out of 100

Shorter is better. Years with too few reports to score are shown without a bar rather than as a zero, because no data is not good news.

Within the 2014-2020 generation, 2016 Nissan Rogue scores best at 72 and 2018 Nissan Rogue worst at 80.

Where to spend the inspection money

The mileages below are where the first quarter of reports for each mode had already been filed, which makes them the point at which a fault is worth looking for rather than the point at which it happens: seat belt or retractor failure from about 2k, other driver assistance problem from about 2k, other electrical problem from about 3k and other brake problem from about 3k.

On a 2018 Nissan Rogue with more miles than that on it, the useful question to put to a seller or a mechanic is whether seat belt or retractor failure has been dealt with, and if so with what parts and at whose expense. A car that has already had the repair is in a different position from one that has not.

None of this is a diagnosis. It is a list of what other owners of the same model year reported, ordered by when they reported it, which is a good place to point an inspection and a poor place to stop.

The limits of complaint data

1,009 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork. Every count on this page is therefore a floor: it is the number of owners who went to the trouble of filing with a federal agency, which is a small and self-selected fraction of the owners who had the fault.

Of those 1,009 reports, 600 carried an odometer reading, so the mileages here describe 59% of the sample rather than all of it. Owners also round: readings pile up on multiples of ten thousand, which is why this site publishes "about 90,000 miles" and not "91,438".

Named failure modes come from matching phrases in the complaint text, so a badly worded complaint can land in the wrong bucket. The effect washes out across hundreds of reports and does not wash out across five.

And nothing here predicts what one car will do. These are other people's complaints, filed years apart, on cars maintained by strangers. Read the page as a map of where this model year has previously gone wrong, then have the specific car in front of you inspected.

Questions this page answers

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Rogue?

The most-reported failures are other brake problem (205 reports, median 12,000 miles), other driver assistance problem (162 reports, median 7,500 miles) and other electrical problem (60 reports, median 12,500 miles). Counts come from owner complaints filed with NHTSA, which are voluntary, so they show what owners bothered to report rather than every fault that occurred.

At what mileage do 2018 Nissan Rogue problems start?

Other driver assistance problem is the earliest failure mode to show up, with a median reported mileage of 7,500 miles and a quarter of reports before 2,500 miles. Across all failure modes on this year, the median report sits at 15,000 miles.

Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue reliable?

It scores 80 out of 100 on our risk index, which is severe — 44th riskiest of the 251 2018 vehicles we can rate. The score is a comparison against other 2018 vehicles, not a prediction about any individual car, and it is built from complaint rates, severity and how early failures appear.

Which year of the Nissan Rogue is best?

Within the 2014–2020 generation, 2016 scores best at 72 out of 100 and 2018 worst at 80. Same body, same engines, different luck.

Where this comes from. Every figure above is computed from NHTSA owner complaints and recall records for this exact make, model and year. Complaints are voluntary and self-selected, so treat counts as a floor. The methodology page writes out each formula, and the same numbers are available as JSON.

What breaks at my mileage Compare with another car

Source Owner complaints and recall records published by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, model years 1996–2027 Figures rebuilt 30 August 2026 Published by AtWhatMileage How every figure is computed