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2018 Nissan Rogue Sport: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most wagon.
Owners filed 90 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 78% of 2018 wagons. Unknown Or Other leads the reports (26%). 2 safety recall campaigns on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2018 wagons, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
90
Reports to NHTSA, 2018
Safety recalls
2
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
27.5
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 78% of 2018 wagons
The bar is this car's percentile among 2018 wagons by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Unknown Or Other issues lead owner complaints (26% of 90 reports), followed by electrical system (19%).
+ 7 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 90 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11746364, ODI 11741561, ODI 11738912, ODI 11727220, ODI 11715732.
Recalls(2)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
Back Over PreventionDec 2019 · 19V654000Details +Close −
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.
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.
Electrical System · 23V093000Details +Close −
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.
Risk: 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.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2018 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2018 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Sport FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 26 | 31 | 28 |
| Rogue Sport AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 26 | 30 | 27 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2018 Nissan Rogue Sport: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Owners filed 90 NHTSA complaints about the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport — more complaints than 78% of comparable 2018 wagons, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport?
The most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (26% of complaints) and electrical system (19%).
How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport have?
2 recalls have been issued that affect the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport, covering components such as back over prevention. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport get?
The EPA rates the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport between 27 and 28 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.