Is the 2018 Nissan ROGUE SPORT reliable?

The 2018 Nissan ROGUE SPORT has 129 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.3x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: OTHER problems.

What are common problems with the 2018 Nissan ROGUE SPORT?

Top problems: OTHER (25 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (18 complaints, avg repair $500); BRAKES (18 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2018 Nissan ROGUE SPORT?

Yes, there are 2 recall(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER. Contact any Nissan dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Nissan ROGUE SPORT?

The 2018 Nissan ROGUE SPORT gets 27 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1778. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2018 Nissan ROGUE SPORT?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2018 Nissan ROGUE SPORT is approximately $1,590/year (wagon class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2018 Nissan ROGUE SPORT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2018 Nissan ROGUE SPORT has 129 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.3x the segment average of 96. The most common issue is other problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: emergency braking system triggers itself randomly. on several occasions, i was driving at night hours with no road hazards, or other vehicles on the road with me, and suddenly the warning emergency light comes on, and my car stops. this has happened on 3 separate occasions in the 8 months i've had t. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year.

13 crash reports 21 injuries

129

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

OTHER

25 complaints

19%

• EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM TRIGGERS ITSELF RANDOMLY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT HOURS WITH NO ROAD HAZARDS, OR OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD WITH ME, AND SUDDENLY THE WARNING EMERGENCY LIGHT COMES ON, AND MY CAR STOPS. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS IN THE 8 MONTHS I'VE HAD T
• DRIVING ABOUT 50MPH, NOBODY ELSE ON THE ROAD (HWY 152 IN MUSTANG OK) AT AROUND 10PM. ON IT'S OWN, THE VEHICLE STARTS BEEPING, DASH FLASHES A YELLOW TRIANGLE SYMBOL AND THEN THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM APPLIED THE BRAKES OUT OF NOWHERE BRINGING US DOWN TO ABOUT 15 MPH BEFORE WE REGAINED CO
• THE A/C STOPS BLOWING WHILE DRIVING.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM TRIGGERS ITSELF RANDOMLY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT HOURS WITH NO ROAD HAZARDS, OR OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD WITH ME, AND SUDDENLY THE WARNING EMERGENCY LIGHT COMES ON, AND MY CAR STOPS. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS IN THE 8 MONTHS I'VE HAD T”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2018 Nissan ROGUE SPORT

Based on 64 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 38K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 30-60K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

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200K+

AIR BAGS

Reported earliermedian 27K mi · 6 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 38K mi · 12 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 35K mi · 11 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 40K mi · 7 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

In line with typicalmedian 50K mi · 5 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (2)

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA12/09/2019

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. 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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2018 Nissan ROGUE SPORT

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,778

Per month

$148

Per mile

14.8¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$1,847/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,600/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2018 Nissan ROGUE SPORT

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,590

Full coverage / month

$133

Liability only / year

$607

vs US avg

-5%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (wagon)0.95x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$1590

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Nissan ROGUE SPORT Service Intervals

Oil change

5K mi / 6 mo

Tire rotation

5K mi

Brake fluid

24 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

105K mi

Spark plugs

105K mi

Cabin air filter

15K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

60K mi

CVT-equipped models (Altima, Sentra, Rogue, Pathfinder) MUST use Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid, not conventional ATF. Frequent CVT service extends life significantly.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Nissan New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

3 yr / 36K mi

These are the terms for a new Nissan. If you're buying a used 2018 ROGUE SPORT, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Nissan dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 129 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM TRIGGERS ITSELF RANDOMLY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT HOURS WITH NO ROAD HAZARDS, OR OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD WITH ME, AND SUDDENLY THE WARNING EMERGENCY LIGHT COMES ON, AND MY CAR STOPS. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS IN THE 8 MONTHS I'VE HAD T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: I WAS DRIVING MY 2018 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT S AWD AND OUT OF THE BLUE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL POP UP'S CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM ERROR AND AND ALL OF THE LITTLE INSTRUMENT DIAGRAMS STARTED FLASHING ON AND OFF THE RADIO AND CLOCK TURN OFF THE CAR WAS MAKING A BUZZING SOUND. SO I PULLED OVER OFF THE ROA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLES ABS DID NOT ACTIVATE THEREFORE THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT END PREVENTION AUT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: LAST NIGHT HOT AIR WAS COMING OUT OF MY A/C AND I SHUT OFF THE CAR AND IT WOULD TURN BACK ON AGAIN. IT HAPPENED 3 TIMES UNTIL THE 4TH TIME IT SHUT OFF. WHEN I WENT TO START THE CAR, IT WOULD NOT START. I WAITED ONE HOUR UNTIL THE MECHANIC SHOWED UP. HE REVISED THE CAR AND COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING EXCE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Nissan dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)