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2018 Nissan Rogue
Common Problems

Ranked from 265 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
3 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

7 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Automatic Emergency Braking System Malfunctions

    241complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The Automatic Emergency Braking System engages unexpectedly without any obstacles present.

  2. 2

    Transmission Malfunctions

    10complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Transmission failures include stalling and failing to engage gears, leading to unsafe driving conditions.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Engine Performance Issues

    9complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Engine performance is severely lacking, leading to weak acceleration and occasional stalling.

    Related recall: 21V839000

  4. 4

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Issues

    6complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, leading to unexpected braking or false alerts.

  5. 5

    Service Brakes Fail to Function Properly

    6complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The service brakes fail to respond or engage properly, increasing the risk of accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Service Brakes Malfunctions

    4complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    Service brakes fail to engage properly, leading to reduced stopping power and increased risk of accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Steering and Suspension Defects

    4complaints
    High severitySteering

    Suspension and steering components fail, risking loss of control and potential accidents.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.