The 2018 Nissan Rogue's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 612 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

612

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V8390002021-26-10

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

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.

A blown fuse may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V0930002023-16-02

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

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.

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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Nissan Rogue has accumulated 612 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with service brakes leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Service Brakes122

02Forward Collision Avoidance81

03Unknown Or Other61

04Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance47

05Electrical System23

612 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Nissan Rogue Fuel Economy

27–34mpg combined

25-33city

30-35hwy

$1,300-$1,600/yr

With 6 configurations tested, the 2018 Nissan Rogue ranges from 27 to 34 MPG combined. That's a 7 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Rogue Hybrid FWD - Automatic (AV-S7)

34mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

33 city35 hwy~$1,300/yr8/10 Clean

Rogue Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AV-S7)

33mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

31 city34 hwy~$1,350/yr8/10 Clean

Rogue FWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

29mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city33 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average

Rogue Sport FWD - Automatic (AV-S7)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city31 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Rogue AWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

27mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

25 city32 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Rogue Sport AWD - Automatic (AV-S7)

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

26 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2018 Nissan Rogue

39States

25%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 39 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

3,61411%

FLFlorida

2,9959%

PAPennsylvania

1,7595%

CACalifornia

1,7245%

NYNew York

1,4784%

DEDelaware

1,4324%

MOMissouri

1,3374%

GAGeorgia

1,2864%

AZArizona

1,2534%

ILIllinois

1,2464%

NCNorth Carolina

1,1443%

NJNew Jersey

1,0283%

DCWashington DC

1,0073%

OHOhio

9943%

MDMaryland

9663%

TNTennessee

9383%

NHNew Hampshire

7402%

COColorado

6862%

MNMinnesota

6122%

MA608

MI546

OK511

RI502

CT464

NV431

OR379

IN367

WA360

WI340

LA285

NE241

AR240

NM240

HI208

UT207

VA202

KY189

SC185

AL181

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

2018 Nissan Rogue Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue a good car to buy?

The 2018 Nissan Rogue has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is service brakes, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Nissan Rogue?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Nissan Rogue. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Nissan Rogue?

Depending on configuration, the 2018 Nissan Rogue delivers 27–34 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2018 Nissan Rogue?

SERVICE BRAKES is the number-one complaint area for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, based on 612 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.