Is the 2018 Nissan ROGUE reliable?

The 2018 Nissan ROGUE has 996 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.9x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: BRAKES problems.

What are common problems with the 2018 Nissan ROGUE?

Top problems: BRAKES (263 complaints, avg repair $500); DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS (213 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (138 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2018 Nissan ROGUE?

Yes, there are 3 recall(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM), 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?

The 2018 Nissan ROGUE 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?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2018 Nissan ROGUE is approximately $1,758/year (suv-midsize 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

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2018 Nissan ROGUE has 996 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.9x the segment average of 522. The most common issue is brakes problems (26% of all complaints), specifically: on april 11, 2018, i was driving my brand new 2018 nissan rogue. i had just gotten off the highway, and was driving straight along a city street when suddenly the brakes slammed on, thrusting me forward and giving me a near heart attack. i could have been killed or seriously injured, had this happen. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports 54 crash reports 59 injuries

996

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.9x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

BRAKES

263 complaints

26%

• ON APRIL 11, 2018, I WAS DRIVING MY BRAND NEW 2018 NISSAN ROGUE. I HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF THE HIGHWAY, AND WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ALONG A CITY STREET WHEN SUDDENLY THE BRAKES SLAMMED ON, THRUSTING ME FORWARD AND GIVING ME A NEAR HEART ATTACK. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED, HAD THIS HAPPEN
• 2018 NISSAN ROGUE SV PURCHASED EARLY MARCH 2018. CURRENTLY HAS LESS THAN 1,700 MILES ON IT. THREE TIMES IN LESS THAN THREE WEEKS, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM HAS ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR ROADWAY. EACH TIME, THE WARNING LIGHTS AND DASHBOARD HAVE FLASHED AND BEEPED. ONLY THE FRONT PASSE
• THE EMERGENCY BRAKING ENGAGES WITHOUT REASON. THIS HAS LED TO 2 NEAR MISSES. ONCE THE CAR JUST STOPPED IN THE ROAD. I THIOUGHT IT MIGHT HAVE MISINTERPRETED A SNOW PILE. THEN, DRIVING OVER A TRAIN CROSSING, THE CAR JUST STOPPED. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET IT MOVING BEFORE A TRAIN CAME. VERY SCAR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 12 crashes

“ON APRIL 11, 2018, I WAS DRIVING MY BRAND NEW 2018 NISSAN ROGUE. I HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF THE HIGHWAY, AND WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ALONG A CITY STREET WHEN SUDDENLY THE BRAKES SLAMMED ON, THRUSTING ME FORWARD AND GIVING ME A NEAR HEART ATTACK. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED, HAD THIS HAPPEN”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2018 Nissan ROGUE

Based on 606 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 15K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

433

30-60K

137

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 12K mi · 209 reports

0-30K

167

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

In line with typicalmedian 8K mi · 102 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 12K mi · 72 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 18K mi · 53 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 22K mi · 33 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 24K mi · 31 reports

0-30K

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 (3)

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

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)

$1,920/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,500/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

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

$1,758

Full coverage / month

$147

Liability only / year

$639

vs US avg

+5%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$1758

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

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Nissan ROGUE 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, 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

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 996 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: ON APRIL 11, 2018, I WAS DRIVING MY BRAND NEW 2018 NISSAN ROGUE. I HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF THE HIGHWAY, AND WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ALONG A CITY STREET WHEN SUDDENLY THE BRAKES SLAMMED ON, THRUSTING ME FORWARD AND GIVING ME A NEAR HEART ATTACK. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED, HAD THIS HAPPEN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: BRAND NEW 2018 ROGUE WITH LESS THAN 700 MILES - THE AUTOMATIC BREAKING SYSTEMS ENGAGED FOR NO REASON WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. THE CAR BEHIND ME HAD TO SWERVE NOT TO HIT ME OTHER TIMES THE SENSOR LIGHT FOR THE AUTOMATIC BREAKING SYSTEM FLASHES. ON ANOTHER DAY A WARNING CODE APPEARED STATING
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: BRAND NEW 2018 NISSAN ROGUE THAT HAS AROUND 2,000 MILES ON THE CAR: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN A COUNTRY ROAD WHERE NO OTHER CAR WAS PRESENT. AN AUDIBLE WARNING SOUNDED AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN ON ITS OWN. SINCE THE INCIDENT, AN ERROR LIGHT FOR THE AUTOM
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: I RECENTLY GOT A CHECK ENGINE ON MY VEHICLE I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY'RE TELLING ME IT NEEDS A FUEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 500 MILES ON IT IT'S A NEW 2018 NISSAN ROGUE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 3 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)