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2018 Nissan Rogue: Use caution

Owners filed 474 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Rogue in its first five years on the road, about 116 for every 100,000 sold: 1.5× the rate of a typical Rogue year. That's above average, so use caution.

The biggest problem area, counting serious complaints more, is the brakes (52% of complaints, median 12,000 miles).

Complaint index
1.5×
per vehicle sold, vs. a typical Rogue year
Rank
13th of 14
1st = fewest complaints
Complaints
474
first five years; 116 per 100,000 sold
Recalls
4
campaigns
2nd generation, 2014–2020 · Updated September 24, 2026 · How we rate
2017–2020 Nissan Rogue

Photo: 2017–2020 Nissan Rogue · Tony Hisgett, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Problem areas

Ranked by severity-weighted complaints · share · median miles
  1. Brakes52% · 247 complaints · median 12,000 miles
  2. Driver assistance28% · 133 complaints · median 5,000 miles
  3. Electrical12% · 59 complaints · median 14,000 miles
  4. Speed control7% · 31 complaints · median 18,000 miles
  5. Air bags4% · 18 complaints · median 30,000 miles
  6. Engine7% · 35 complaints · median 22,000 miles
  7. Steering3% · 14 complaints · median 26,000 miles
  8. Powertrain4% · 18 complaints · median 26,000 miles
  9. Seats and belts2% · 10 complaints · median 24,000 miles
  10. Body and structure2% · 8 complaints · median 17,000 miles

Bars rank problem areas by complaints weighted for severity (crashes, fires, injuries and deaths count more). A complaint can name more than one area. Mileage is reported on about half of complaints.

What owners describe

Brakes

Owners of this Rogue describe the automatic emergency braking system triggering on its own during normal driving, causing sudden slowing or stops with no obstacle present. Many say dealers struggled to fix it permanently even after software updates or part replacements, leaving them wary of near rear-end collisions.

Warning signs:
Owners report warning beeps, dashboard alerts or icons, a grinding or shuddering noise, and the vehicle jerking or shaking just before or during the sudden braking.
What shops did:
Dealers often could not duplicate the problem, sometimes reset sensors, performed software updates, or replaced sensors and radar/camera components, with many owners saying the issue recurred afterward.
Mileage:
most between 5,000 and 25,000 miles, among 218 complaints that give it

“The warning light flashed briefly, there was a beep ,the brakes engaged and there was a grinding sound, but the car never stopped”

“Aeb randomly engages when there is no reason to. No other vehicles in front of vehicle”

Driver assistance

Owners of this Rogue describe the automatic emergency braking system slamming the brakes with no car or obstacle ahead, sometimes on highways, in parking garages, or over railroad tracks. Many say dealers struggled to duplicate or permanently fix the issue despite sensor replacements, reprogramming, or software updates.

Warning signs:
Many owners report a warning chime, dashboard collision-warning light, or grinding/vibrating noise just before or during the sudden braking, sometimes with the vehicle pulling to one side.
What shops did:
Dealers often could not duplicate the issue; some replaced or recalibrated front radar sensors, reprogrammed the braking module, or performed software updates, though several owners say the problem recurred.
Mileage:
most between 0 and 30,000 miles, among 95 complaints that give it

“The automatic braking system has engaged while driving down a major roadway. Each time, the warning lights and dashboard have flashed and beeped.”

“My car decided to suddenly brake and almost immediately stop. It vibrated and we heard a loud grinding type noise.”

Electrical

Owners describe their Rogues suddenly braking on their own or stalling, often paired with erratic electronics like frozen screens, flickering lights, or dead batteries. Dealers frequently updated software or swapped parts, but many say the issues kept coming back.

Warning signs:
Many report sudden beeping, flashing warning lights, radar/obstruction messages, radio or navigation screens freezing or going blank, and dashboard lights illuminating before or during the failures.
What shops did:
Dealers often performed software updates, replaced radios, sensors, or batteries, but many owners say the problem could not be duplicated or recurred afterward.
Mileage:
most between 5,000 and 30,000 miles, among 53 complaints that give it

“Aeb activates when driving causing vehicle to stop suddenly for no reason. There is nothing to trigger this, vehicle just stops.”

“The vehicle began beeping, came to a complete stop, the brake pedal automatically pressed all the way down, and would not drive until I pressed the brake.”

Summaries are written with AI from the owner complaints shown on NHTSA's site and checked against them; quotes are word for word.

Recalls (4)

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  • NHTSA 23V093000February 2023712,458 vehicles

    Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: immobilizer/proximity: key/sender

    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.

  • NHTSA 22V549000July 20225,904 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic

    Nissan 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."

    Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the hydraulic brake booster supply unit, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 21V839000October 20215,905 vehicles

    Hybrid propulsion system · Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)

    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.

    Fix: Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 19V654000September 20191,228,830 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    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.

A recall only helps if the repair was done. Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup before you buy.

Service bulletins

Nissan sent NHTSA 254 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2018 Rogue. These are repair instructions, not recalls. Warranty extensions and bulletins about its top problem areas:

  • NTB15-049CC · March 2026TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G network compatible TCU.
  • NTB19-033G · February 2025INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page)…
  • NTB19-042F · February 2025AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or…
  • NTB18-041E · January 2025FALSE ACTIVATION OF AEB, FEB, OR FCW IF YOU CONFIRM The following system(s) falsely activated or the customer reports false activation of:  AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking);  FEB (Forward…
  • NTB20-066C · October 2024LANE CAMERA AIMING VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUES NOT IN ESM SERVICE INFORMATION If the lane camera requires aiming, the values in Table A on page 4 must be used.
  • NTB22-080 · September 2024CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Hydraulic Brake Booster Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: R22A6 Date: September 18, 2024 Attention: Dealer Principal, Sales, Service & Parts Managers SAFETY RECALL…
  • NTB10-066C · May 2024CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended.
  • NTB13-027D · May 2024CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended.

All 2018 Rogue bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue reliable?
Owners filed 474 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Rogue in its first five years on the road, about 116 for every 100,000 sold: 1.5× the rate of a typical Rogue year. That's above average, so use caution. Ratings compare Rogue years with each other using complaints filed with NHTSA; they don't measure every problem owners have.
What are the most common 2018 Rogue problems?
Owners' complaints most often involve the brakes (52%), driver-assistance features and cameras (28%) and the electrical system (12%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the 2018 Nissan Rogue been recalled?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, the most recent in February 2023 (electrical system). Enter the vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether the repairs were done.

Sources

Owner complaints, recalls and manufacturer communications from NHTSA's public data files, as of September 24, 2026. Complaints are counted once each, over the model year's first 60 months on the road. UsedScore is not affiliated with NHTSA or Nissan. The 2018 Nissan Rogue on NHTSA.gov · How we rate