2018 Nissan Rogue Sport Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 18%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,754miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport, 18% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,754 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We have a 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport S fwd., and the AC began to cool off & on, then there was no air at all coming from the vents. Took the car to Firestone and they said it was the blower motor & blower motor resistor - so I had those replaced. Not even a week passes and there's a noise coming from the engine especially when ac is on and a vibration to go along with it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11675106, filed 2025-07“On June 5th 2025, the radiator fan in my 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport stoped working while my idling in traffic and caused my engine to overheat and smoke. I immediately pulled over and turned off the engine to allow it to cool down. This problem could lead to catastrophic engine failure, warped cylinder heads, blown gaskets, and could even cause a fire, which places my safety and the safety of others around me in imminent danger!”
NHTSA complaint #11715732, filed 2026-02“While driving my engine began to smoke, I had to pull over on a very dangerous highway. After getting the vehicle towed my mechanic determined that the engine over heated due to a faulty cooling fan on the engine. The head gasket now needs to be replaced, as well as the whole engine. He informed me this is a common issue they see in Nissan Rogue Sports. There were no warnings or issues noted. Only two months prior the car was serviced by the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11718469, filed 2026-02“I almost got rear ended because my 2018nissan rogue sport s, randomly went into emergencybraking mode as i was driving through an intersection. I was going the speed limit, and my brakes and inspection are all new. The car started flashing a warning yellow light even thoufh there was no obstruction in front of me and then it came to a complete stop abruptly. I was unable to press the gas or brake.”
NHTSA complaint #11496233, filed 2022-12“Last night hot air was coming out of my A/C and I shut off the car and it would turn back on again. It happened 3 times until the 4th time it shut off. When I went to start the car, it would not start. I waited one hour until the mechanic showed up. He revised the car and could not see anything except that the car would not start. We tried to start the car and at the 4th attemp it started and I went home with the engine light on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11390237, filed 2021-01Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport
28 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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