2018 Nissan Rogue: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2018 Nissan Rogue: 3 recalls, 668 owner complaints and up to 29 mpg combined.
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Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #19V654000 · 2019 · 1,228,830 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Hybrid system, Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #21V839000 · 2021 · 5,905 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A blown fuse May cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021.
Electrical Vehicle recall #23V093000 · 2023 · 712,458 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 48 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Brakes (261): the most common themes are noise or vibration (35), warning light on (32).
- Forward collision avoidance (174): the most common themes are warning light on (37), noise or vibration (22), stalls / loses power (15).
- Other / unknown (138): the most common themes are warning light on (16), stalls / loses power (9).
- Electrical (94): the most common themes are electrical failure (25), warning light on (18), stalls / loses power (15).
The 2018 Nissan Rogue has 668 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 21 Rogue model years for complaints (1.9× the average Rogue year). Complaints peaked in 2019 (222 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 2 years old, at a median of 14,144 miles. Neighboring years: 2017 (599 complaints, 5 recalls), 2019 (337 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | Regular |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 27 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2018 Nissan Rogue. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2018 Nissan Rogue problems?
Owners have filed 668 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are brakes (261), forward collision avoidance (174), other / unknown (138).
What gas mileage does the 2018 Nissan Rogue get?
EPA ratings run up to 29 mpg combined (2.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2018 Nissan Rogue repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.