Nissan Rogue 2018 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Nissan Rogue 2018 and 609 complaints filed by owners. It has 55% more complaints than the average Nissan Rogue from 2016–2025 (393 per year).
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Nissan Rogue 2018? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Nissan Rogue 2018
Electrical system
NHTSA campaign 23V093000 · 2023-02-16
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Engine and cooling
NHTSA campaign 21V839000 · 2021-10-26
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Backup camera and sensors
NHTSA campaign 19V654000 · 2019-09-12
What happens
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."
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
609 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
32 with a crash · 1 with a fire · 45 injuries
Most reported problems on the Nissan Rogue 2018
- Brakes: 251 (41% of complaints)
- Forward collision avoidance: 161 (26% of complaints)
- Electrical system: 81 (13% of complaints)
- Engine: 52 (9% of complaints)
- Throttle and cruise control: 34 (6% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Nissan Rogue 2018
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- Brake hard somewhere safe: the car shouldn't pull to one side and the pedal shouldn't sink; check rotors and pads.
- Ask whether the system braked on its own for no reason ("phantom braking") and whether software updates are pending.
- Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2018 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2018 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2018 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Nissan Rogue recalls by year
- 2016 : 7 recalls · 541 complaints
- 2017 : 5 recalls · 599 complaints
- 2018 : 3 recalls · 609 complaints
- 2019 : 3 recalls · 336 complaints
- 2020 : 1 recalls · 152 complaints
- 2021 : 10 recalls · 290 complaints
- 2022 : 6 recalls · 265 complaints
- 2023 : 6 recalls · 733 complaints
- 2024 : 4 recalls · 212 complaints
- 2025 : 3 recalls · 190 complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Nissan Rogue 2018 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Nissan Rogue 2018. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Nissan Rogue 2018?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: brakes (251 of 609 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 12, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).