2018 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

57Engine complaints

8.6%Of all 662 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES260 · 39.3%

Unspecified / other137 · 20.7%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING118 · 17.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM90 · 13.6%

ENGINE57 · 8.6%

Share of the 662 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Nissan Rogue overview page.

What owners report

“NOT DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR FEW HOURS A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND COMES FROM ENGINE WHILE IDLING AFTER FEW MINUTES IT GOES AWAY. TOOK IT TO…”NHTSA complaint 11196082 — filed 04/14/2019

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE LIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF WITHOUT WARNING. LATER, THE…”NHTSA complaint 11191707 — filed 03/26/2019

“I WAS TRAVELLING IN MY VEHICLE WHEN I CAME TO A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STOPPED. ONCE THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I PROCEEDED TO GO…”NHTSA complaint 11185083 — filed 03/08/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Nissan Rogue: 57 of 662 complaints on file (8.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have in total?

662 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 35 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 48 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.