2018 Nissan Rogue Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rogue Sport years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Rogue Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (28 complaints, 29%), typically at around 40,059 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 14 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 95owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 28 | 29% | 40,059 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 19 | 20% | 38,233 | — | — |
| Engine | 17 | 18% | 47,754 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 18% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 14% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 8% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 7% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 4% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 4% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 4% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% | 27,750 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 21,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Rearview camera display is blank / grey
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…
Back up camera works intermittently.
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…
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.
Other Nissan Rogue Sport years
← 2017 Rogue Sport · 2019 Rogue Sport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Rogue Sport | 12 | 1 |
| 2021 Rogue Sport | 23 | 1 |
| 2020 Rogue Sport | 40 | 1 |
| 2019 Rogue Sport | 100 | 2 |
| 2018 | 95 | 2 |
| 2017 Rogue Sport | 74 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rogue Sport model years, the 2018 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.