The Lemon Index2018 Nissan Rogue.
The 2018 Nissan Rogue is about average by owner complaints: 434 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 104, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 27 to 34 mpg combined. The best Nissan Rogue year is 2012.
About average.
Best year 2012
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 100 YouTube videos about the 2014–2020 Nissan Rogue, 15.0M views. The 2018 is the same generation.
- Heat, A/C & blend door872K views
How To Change A 2017 - 2020 Nissan Rogue Cabin Air Filter - Remove Replace Replacement LocationPYR Automotive · 523K views · 4 videos - Infotainment, battery & electrical578K views
How To Start A 2017 - 2022 Nissan Rogue With Key ID Incorrect - Dead Remote Fob Battery Not DetectedPYR Automotive · 296K views · 3 videos - Brakes & ABS417K views
How To Replace Front Brakes 2014-2020 Nissan RogueTRQ · 234K views · 2 videos - Transmission & shifter211K views
2014-2020 Nissan Rogue Altima Transmission CVT fluid Flush - DIY How to Oil Change VideoJJ Central · 144K views · 2 videos
Show 2 more
- Gauges, lights & wiring169K views
HOW to fix cigarette lighter/power socket on 2018 Nissan Rogue 🔥🔥DM Gar · 90K views · 2 videos - Windows, doors & mirrors62K views
2013-2016 nissan rogue Stuck drivers doorWrench & Restore · 62K views
Before you buy, watch
Top 5 Problems w/ Nissan Rogue 2014-2020 (2nd Generation)Alex The Car Doctor · 482K views
Top 5 Problems Nissan Rogue SUV 2nd Generation 2014-201A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know · 358K views
13 COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THE 2014-2018 NISSAN ROGUE (DON'T BUY IT 🤯 BEFORE WATCHING THIS VIDEO)Denme un Ride · 139K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them.
How serious. Out of 669 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Rogue year. 2018 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 4K to 33K miles on the car (408 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- brakes complaints mostly came at 3K–26K miles
- automatic emergency braking complaints mostly came at 1K–30K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 3K–30K miles
Recalls 3
- electrical 2023
The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
- engine 2021
Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.
- back over prevention 2019
Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 247 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- 2014 - 2018 ROGUE; ACCELERATOR PEDAL VIBRATION IF YOU CONFIRM A vibration from the accelerator…
- POWER BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPERATE WITH REQUEST SWITCHES IF YOU CONFIRM On vehicles equipped…
- Rogue and rogue sport; vibration and/or noise when making low speed turns if you confirm there…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenFalse automatic emergency braking2019
- ClosedFalse automatic emergency braking2019
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue SUV FWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue SUV FWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue Hybrid SUV AWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Rogue Hybrid SUV FWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1900–2400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
While beginning to accelerate on a local street the car made a grinding noise and the brake applied.
2018 Nissan Rogue owner · NHTSA complaint 11151028
More owner reports
Several times during normal driving on the highway, the braking system activates for no reason. Once pulling into my garage at 5mph. Once leaving my driveway at 0 mph and twice on the highway going 60+ mph
NHTSA complaint 11414750
Automatic breaking system engages on its own. I keep getting malfunction warnings every time I turn the car on and drive a few minutes. It has come on even when the car was parked.
NHTSA complaint 11205172
Quick answers
Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 104; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Rogue year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2018 Nissan Rogue problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (52%), automatic emergency braking (29%) and electrical (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have?
3 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Nissan Rogue get?
27 to 34 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2018 Nissan Rogue problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,000 and 33,000 miles. The middle report was at 14,100 miles, from 408 complaints.
Does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2018 Nissan Rogue cost in fuel a year?
About $1900 to $2400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Rogue year is better than the 2018?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2012, 2020 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works