AI Damage2018 Nissan Rogue Sport: common problems
Owners of the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport filed 95 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and service brakes. The maker issued 114 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 95
- involving a crash
- 8
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 114
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 19% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 18% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 14% of all complaints
- 5 Forward collision avoidance 8% of all complaints
- 6 Air bags 7% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 4% of all complaints
- 8 Backover prevention 4% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 19 complaints (20% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 59.
- Service brakes: 18 complaints (19% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Engine: 17 complaints (18% of all).
- Powertrain: 13 complaints (14% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 22.
- Forward collision avoidance: 8 complaints (8% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 11.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 95 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 19 | 2 | 59 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 3 | 3 |
| Engine | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 13 | 0 | 22 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 2 | 11 |
| Air bags | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Backover prevention | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
My airbags did not deploy: not even the side airbags, even though the trunk was crashed/pushed up into the middle of the car, damaging the side supports between the front and back seats. ALSO, the driver's seat reclined fully upon impact!
The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained head, shoulder, and back injuries, and medical treatment was needed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it has not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000.
With no brakes, the result was a collision. The front collision detection that constantly warned falsely on the dash. This failed to work prior to the collision at this time. Automatic brakes did not engage either resulting in a serious crash. Nissan dealership is inspecting the brake booster, and brake system.
There were clicking noises while applying the brake at the previous stop before the collision. About 100 yards before a red light I was pushing on the brake pedal but it would only go half way down. There was no response on the brakes. Ended in collision with another vehicle
Airbags failed to deploy. A police report is documented with the irving police department, tx dot crash id 17836976.1 see also 11353459.
In addition, there were 4-5 unknown warning lights illuminated before the crash. The contact was inquired about air bag deployment and confirmed that the air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained facial injuries but did not seek medical attention.
While driving on a busy highway the vehicle all of a sudden was losing power and surging dangerously. Barely made it home. There were no warning lights. It had to be towed to a garage. There were no leaks. I was told the CVT transmission would have to be replaced.
A/C Started blowing warm air when car was idling, then car randomly overheated while sitting in traffic. Once car cooled down, check to coolant levels and they were fine. After the car sat overnight A/C worked fine and temperature gauge was at normal.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 604 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Rogue Sport has 63 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 95, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other…
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
- TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G network compatible TCU. TCUs compatible with 3G network only are no longer supported. SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES that come equipped with a factory…
- AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS
Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer states it is blinking, and…
- INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED…
INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page) is to give you a…
- FALSE ACTIVATION OF AEB, FEB, OR FCW IF YOU CONFIRM The following system(s) falsely activated or the…
FALSE ACTIVATION OF AEB, FEB, OR FCW IF YOU CONFIRM The following system(s) falsely activated or the customer reports false activation of: AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking); FEB (Forward Emergency Braking); FCW…
- LANE CAMERA AIMING VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUES NOT IN ESM SERVICE INFORMATION If the lane camera requires…
LANE CAMERA AIMING VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUES NOT IN ESM SERVICE INFORMATION If the lane camera requires aiming, the values in Table A on page 4 must be used. For all other models/model years, consult the Electronic…
- DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be performed…
- DTC C1A17-49 OR C2580-49 STORED IN LASER/RADAR This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NHTSA lists 114 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, service brakes, engine. Total complaints: 95. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (21%), A/C or heater (16%), overheating, coolant loss (15%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport?
NHTSA lists 114 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.