2018 Nissan Rogue Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2018 Nissan Rogue, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 17,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “automatic braking” (6% of reports).
- 94electrical system complaints
- 17,500median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 37%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Automatic braking: mentioned in 6 of 94 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 53 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 94 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury.
Nissan Rogue electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 10 | 19% | — |
| 2025 Rogue | 7 | 4% | — |
| 2024 Rogue | 23 | 11% | 50,000 |
| 2023 Rogue | 57 | 8% | 40,000 |
| 2022 Rogue | 21 | 9% | — |
| 2021 Rogue | 62 | 21% | 9,409 |
| 2020 Rogue | 32 | 21% | 20,000 |
| 2019 Rogue | 62 | 18% | 8,000 |
| 2018 Rogue | 94 | 14% | 17,500 |
| 2017 Rogue | 73 | 12% | 30,000 |
| 2016 Rogue | 125 | 23% | 54,000 |
| 2015 Rogue | 82 | 15% | 39,918 |
| 2014 Rogue | 68 | 15% | 47,000 |
| 2013 Rogue | 65 | 11% | 63,131 |
| 2012 Rogue | 42 | 13% | 55,000 |
| 2011 Rogue | 52 | 14% | 81,150 |
| 2010 Rogue | 32 | 11% | 80,500 |
| 2009 Rogue | 26 | 8% | 75,989 |
| 2008 Rogue | 45 | 10% | 80,000 |
| 2007 Rogue | 1 | 100% | 82,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was water in the rear…
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…
The vehicle experienced failure of the HVAC heater flap/blend door mechanism on the driverâs side. Specifically, the plastic gear assembly broke at its mounting point, causing the gear to spin freely and preventing the airflow door from opening and functioning properly. As a result, the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 Nissan Rogues have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 94 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2018 Nissan Rogue (14% of the 669 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Nissan Rogue electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 17,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2018 Nissan Rogue?
The most frequent phrase is “automatic braking”, in 6 of 94 complaints.
Other 2018 Nissan Rogue problems
See all 2018 Nissan Rogue problems or electrical system problems across all Rogue years.