2018 Nissan Rogue engine problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Nissan Rogue — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Component/System: The fire department determined the cause of the fire to be accidental due to an electrical malfunction within the vehicle. The most extensive damage was located in the engine compartment, though damage spread to the passenger compartment as well. The vehicle is available on…”
filed May 28, 2026
“Around 100,000 miles, my vehicle began experiencing intermittent hesitation, sudden loss of power, and frequent stalling. Prior to the complete failure, the vehicle would occasionally hesitate during acceleration and feel like it was losing engine power while driving. Over time, the problem became…”
filed May 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness…Campaign 21V839000 · Oct 26, 2021
Engine problems in other Rogue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 6 | 20% |
| 2025 Rogue | 8 | 5% |
| 2024 Rogue | 52 | 29% |
| 2023 Rogue | 261 | 39% |
| 2022 Rogue | 130 | 52% |
| 2021 Rogue | 47 | 17% |
| 2020 Rogue | 7 | 5% |
| 2019 Rogue | 17 | 5% |
| 2017 Rogue | 70 | 12% |
| 2016 Rogue | 64 | 12% |
| 2015 Rogue | 56 | 10% |
| 2014 Rogue | 52 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Nissan Rogue
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.