Model year 2018 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Station Wagons

2018 Nissan Rogue: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Nissan Rogue at 27–34 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 764 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

4

EPA combined mpg

27–34

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as ROGUE HYBRID, ROGUE SPORT.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2018 Nissan Rogue recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, newest first.

Electrical system: Ignition: Anti-theft: Immobilizer/proximity: Key/sender

NHTSA 23V093000 Reported Feb 16, 2023
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. R22C8)
Units affected
712,458 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Hydraulic

NHTSA 22V549000 Reported Jul 28, 2022
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. R22A6)
Units affected
5,904 (estimate)
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. The hydraulic brake booster assembly may overheat internally, resulting in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hydraulic brake booster supply unit, free of charge. Interim Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. A second letter will be mailed October 31, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A6.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Engine control module (ecu/ecm) and 1 more component

NHTSA 21V839000 Reported Oct 26, 2021
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. R21B6)
Components
Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Engine control module (ecu/ecm); Hybrid propulsion system
Units affected
5,905 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
A blown fuse may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B6.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 19V654000 Reported Sep 12, 2019
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc.
Units affected
1,228,830 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 Nissan Rogue fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2018 Nissan Rogue EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Rogue AWD2.5L 4-cylAutomaticAll-Wheel DriveRegular25/32/27 mpg$2,500324
Rogue FWD2.5L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular26/33/29 mpg$2,300310
Rogue Hybrid AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybridCVT (7 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular31/34/33 mpg$2,050276
Rogue Hybrid FWD2.0L 4-cyl hybridCVT (7 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular33/35/34 mpg$1,950261
Rogue Sport AWD2.0L 4-cylCVT (7 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular26/30/27 mpg$2,500329
Rogue Sport FWD2.0L 4-cylCVT (7 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular26/31/28 mpg$2,400318

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2018 Nissan Rogue crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2018 Nissan Rogue NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2018 Nissan Rogue Hybrid SUV AWDNot rated4 starsNot rated4 stars16.4%No
2018 Nissan Rogue Hybrid SUV FWDNot rated4 starsNot rated4 stars16.9%No
2018 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV AWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars14.3%Optional
2018 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV FWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars15.9%Optional
2018 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Early Release4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars16.4%Optional
2018 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Later Release4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars16.4%Optional
2018 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD Early Release4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars16.9%Optional
2018 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD Later Release4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars16.9%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2018 Nissan Rogue owner complaints

Owners have filed 764 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Rogue, most recently on Oct 12, 2026. 43 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 62 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 Nissan Rogue complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Service brakes278
Unknown or other166
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking125
Electrical system109
Engine74
Power train58
Forward collision avoidance46
Vehicle speed control40
Air bags39
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings33

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Nissan Rogue model years

Nissan Rogue by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Rogue29–32 mpg2535/5
2025 Rogue29–33 mpg31985/5
2024 Rogue31–33 mpg42215/5
2023 Rogue31–33 mpg67535/5
2022 Rogue31–33 mpg12445/5
2021 Rogue28–33 mpg102934/5
2020 Rogue27–29 mpg11534/5
2019 Rogue27–34 mpg43394/5
2017 Rogue27–34 mpg66744/5
2016 Rogue27–28 mpg75434/5
2015 Rogue24–28 mpg95524/5

All Nissan Rogue years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2018 Nissan models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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