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2018 Nissan Rogue Problems: 25 Known Issues
2018 model year · 8,400+ owner reports · Updated September 2026
2018 · All trims · All engines
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According to Au7o's analysis of 8,400+ owner reports, the 2018 Nissan Rogue has 25 documented known issues, with 11 rated critical. The most serious are CVT Transmission Failure/Shudder ($300-$5,500 repair), Fuel Pump Failure (Recall) ($0-$0 repair), Electric Power Steering (EPS) Issues ($300-$1,500 repair), Sunroof Exploding/Shattering ($500-$1,500 repair), JATCO CVT judder, shudder, slipping and complete failure ($3,000-$8,000 repair), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB/FEB) phantom braking, Panoramic sunroof spontaneous shattering / explosion ($500-$1,500 repair), Rogue Hybrid hydraulic brake booster overheat / loss of power brake assist, CVT Overheating From Inadequate Transmission Oil Cooler Causing Limp Mode ($250-$5,000 repair), 2.5L QR25DE Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner/Guide Rattle ($1,200-$2,500 repair) and P0741 — Torque Converter Clutch Stuck Off from JATCO CVT Lock-Up / Valve Body Failure ($500-$5,000 repair). The most commonly reported issue is CVT Transmission Failure/Shudder with 3,800 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $100 to $8,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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."
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.
SEATS
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The recliner joints on the lower seat frame for the rear seats may have improper welds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
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According to Au7o's analysis of 8,400+ owner reports, the 2018 Nissan Rogue has 25 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: CVT Transmission Failure/Shudder, Fuel Pump Failure (Recall), Electric Power Steering (EPS) Issues. Of these, 11 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2018 Nissan Rogue has 25 known issues documented across 8,400+ owner reports. 11 issues are rated critical: CVT Transmission Failure/Shudder and Fuel Pump Failure (Recall) and Electric Power Steering (EPS) Issues and Sunroof Exploding/Shattering and JATCO CVT judder, shudder, slipping and complete failure and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB/FEB) phantom braking and Panoramic sunroof spontaneous shattering / explosion and Rogue Hybrid hydraulic brake booster overheat / loss of power brake assist and CVT Overheating From Inadequate Transmission Oil Cooler Causing Limp Mode and 2.5L QR25DE Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner/Guide Rattle and P0741 — Torque Converter Clutch Stuck Off from JATCO CVT Lock-Up / Valve Body Failure. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Nissan Rogue issues range from $0 to $8,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, CVT Transmission Failure/Shudder, typically costs $300-$5,500 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
The Nissan Rogue's CVT transmission is prone to premature failure, shuddering, and jerky operation. Nissan extended the CVT warranty on many affected vehicles to 10 years/120,000 miles due to widespread issues. High-mileage CVTs are particularly at risk for complete failure. Repairs typically run $300-$5,500. Severity: high.
Nissan issued a recall for fuel pump issues that can cause engine stalling or failure to start. The fuel pump impeller may deform, causing reduced fuel delivery. This affects multiple Nissan models. Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
The electric power steering system can experience issues including sudden loss of assist, heavy steering, or steering warning lights. The steering may feel inconsistent or require more effort in certain situations. Repairs typically run $300-$1,500. Severity: high.
There have been reports of the panoramic sunroof spontaneously shattering or exploding while driving or parked. This appears to happen without any external impact. The cause may be related to glass stress or defects. Repairs typically run $500-$1,500. Severity: high.
The second-generation Rogue uses a JATCO continuously variable transmission (RE0F10x family) that is widely documented to judder/shudder during light acceleration (typically 25-45 mph), exhibit a 'rubber band' rubbery hesitation from a stop, overheat into limp mode with sudden lo… Repairs typically run $3,000-$8,000. Severity: high.
NHTSA DP19-001 and PE19-010 establish unintended Automatic Emergency Braking activation in model-year 2017-2018 Rogue vehicles with no apparent obstruction. The investigation record documents false activations around certain railroad crossings and metal overpasses, and Nissan cus… Severity: high.
Rogues equipped with the factory panoramic moonroof can have the glass spontaneously shatter or 'explode' while driving, with no impact and nothing striking it from outside, showering occupants with glass and in some cases causing injury. At least ~105 owners complained to NHTSA,… Repairs typically run $500-$1,500. Severity: high.
NHTSA recall 22V-549/R22A6 covers 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid. Repeated braking in high underhood temperature can overheat the hydraulic brake booster motor-pump brushes, cause abnormal wear and disconnect the pigtail, reducing power-brake assist and increasing pedal effort and stoppi… Severity: high.
Separate from the well-known JATCO belt/pulley judder, many T32 Rogues suffer CVT failure driven specifically by inadequate fluid cooling. The factory cooling circuit struggles in heat, towing, or hilly/stop-and-go use; CVT fluid overheats, the TCM commands a protective 'limp' mo… Repairs typically run $250-$5,000. Severity: high.
The QR25DE 2.5L four-cylinder used in the second-generation (T32) Rogue is prone to timing-chain tensioner wear and chain/guide stretch. Worn plastic guides and a weak tension-side tensioner produce a loud rattle, most noticeable at cold startup and idle. As the chain stretches,… Repairs typically run $1,200-$2,500. Severity: high.
The Rogue's JATCO continuously variable transmission uses a torque converter with a lock-up (TCC) clutch, and P0741 sets when the ECM/TCM commands lock-up but the clutch doesn't engage or slips. On the Rogue this is part of the notorious Nissan CVT failure pattern: contaminated/d… Repairs typically run $500-$5,000. Severity: high.
The A/C compressor can fail prematurely, particularly in hot climates with heavy A/C usage. Internal compressor failure can contaminate the entire A/C system with metal debris, requiring extensive repairs. Repairs typically run $600-$1,600. Severity: medium.
The AWD system coupling can fail, causing loss of power to the rear wheels, unusual noises, or vibration. The transfer case may develop leaks or internal damage. This often occurs around 80,000-100,000 miles. Repairs typically run $400-$2,000. Severity: medium.
P0301 flags a misfire isolated to cylinder 1 on the Rogue's QR25DE 2.5L. On this coil-on-plug engine the most common single-cylinder cause is a failed ignition coil — the #1 coil breaks down under heat/load and stops delivering consistent spark. The classic confirmation is a swap… Repairs typically run $100-$350. Severity: medium.
P0303 is a cylinder 3 misfire on the QR25DE 2.5L. Beyond a plain coil or plug failure, this engine has a well-known root cause: the valve cover gasket and its integrated spark-plug-tube seals harden and leak oil down into the spark plug wells. Oil pooling around the plug and coil… Repairs typically run $150-$500. Severity: medium.
The splined shaft that connects the temperature blend-door actuator to the blend door inside the heater box wears and strips out. The actuator motor still spins, but the door no longer moves — commonly causing no heat on the driver's side, or air stuck at one temperature regardle… Repairs typically run $100-$2,500. Severity: medium.
Rogues from this generation are widely reported to wear through front and (especially) rear brake pads early and to warp thin rotors, producing grinding, squealing, and a pulsing/shudder felt through the pedal or steering wheel when braking. Owners report needing brake work at lo… Repairs typically run $150-$600. Severity: medium.
The sealed front wheel hub/bearing assemblies wear out and produce a humming, roaring, or growling noise that rises with vehicle speed and changes when the vehicle is loaded side-to-side in a turn (turn left, noise from right = right bearing bad, and vice versa). Failures are com… Repairs typically run $150-$450. Severity: medium.
P0302 indicates a misfire confined to cylinder 2 on the QR25DE 2.5L. While an ignition coil is always a suspect, on this engine a worn or fouled spark plug is a high-probability cause of a single-cylinder P0302, especially past the plug service interval — the widened electrode ga… Repairs typically run $100-$350. Severity: medium.
The catalytic converter degrades or clogs over time (often accelerated by a rich fuel condition from a failing upstream O2 sensor, MAF sensor, or worn plugs), setting a P0420 catalyst-efficiency check-engine light and causing sluggish acceleration and rattling from a broken inter… Repairs typically run $1,000-$2,500. Severity: medium.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.