Model year guide

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 785 on record.

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints94
Overall safety4 / 5 ★
Combined27–28 mpg
Typical price$19,409

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls 2

Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender NHTSA Campaign #23V093000 · manufacturer #R22C8 · 16/02/2023

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.

Fix: 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 1-8…

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #19V654000 · 12/09/2019

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…

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 14.3% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport MPG & running costs

Combined27–28 mpg
City26 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,450
EPA size classSmall Station Wagons
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume23 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport worth?

Low
$15,250
Typical price
$19,409
High
$22,795

From 18 comparable 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,250
Fuel only$12,250
Per mile$0.16

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 128

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 128.

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 = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…

Bulletin NTB09-131C · Structure · Apr 2026

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 = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…

Bulletin NTB09-131C · Structure · Apr 2026

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 installed…

Bulletin NTB15-049CC · Electrical System · Mar 2026

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 sta…

Bulletin NTB19-042F · Electrical System, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance · Feb 2025

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 quick idea of the work you will be performing…

Bulletin NTB19-033G · Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Service Brakes · Feb 2025

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 (Forward Collision Warning) ACTION 1. Check…

Bulletin NTB18-041E · Forward Collision Avoidance · Jan 2025

CVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin NTB12-103I · Power Train · Jun 2024

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.

Bulletin NTB13-107G · Electrical System · May 2024

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.

Bulletin NTB13-027D · Electrical System · May 2024

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.

Bulletin NTB10-066C · Electrical System · May 2024

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ROGUE SPORT FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Nissan Rogue Sport

The Nissan Qashqai is a compact SUV (C-segment) designed and produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Nissan since 2006. The first generation of the vehicle was sold as the Nissan Dualis in Japan and Australia, and Qashqai in the rest of the world. The second generation, launched in late-2013 for the 2014 model year, was not sold in Japan and was badged as the Qashqai in all countries it was sold, except in the United States, where it was rebadged as the Nissan Rogue Sport. Since the third and latest generation model launched in 2021, the Qashqai is available with hybrid powertrains.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport trims & engines on record

Trims
S · SV
Engines
2.0L

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport vehicles on record

Other Nissan Rogue Sport model years

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport?

Across all 94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, service brakes, engine.

What is the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport an overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport get?

The 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport has U.S. EPA estimates of 27–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

How much is a 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport worth?

Comparable 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport listings run roughly $15,250–$22,795, typically around $19,409 (from 18 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.