2018 Nissan Rogue Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 671 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Nissan Rogue, 1% of the 671 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“October 3, 2018 I went to a local mall. On my way out of the parking lot lights started blinking on my dash and the automatic emergency braking system engaged unexpectedly when there was no other car near my car either in front or on either side. The vehicle was moving steadily about 25 to 30 MPH on the road before you get to rte 100/422 bypass. There was no reason for this incident to occur since there was no other car nearby, no debris on the road, and nothing adhering to the front of the car near the sensor. …”
NHTSA complaint #11133402, filed 2018-10, 4,007 miles“I started noticing the headlights not turning on upon start up in my garage, they have been set on auto turnon since I bought it in august. Driving on cloudy,overcast, foggy days not turning on. Nov.22, approx. 6 pm, started car, could see that headlights were on with drl on. Put in gear, backed out, on a city street, drove down street on headlights went off. Had to park, turn vehicle on/off, turn headlights on/off manually before they came back on. They were set on auto when this happened. Took it in to dealer nov.26, they said no recalls/updates and working. …”
NHTSA complaint #11154171, filed 2018-11, 3,200 miles“Car was bought in march 2018. Around 1 month into driving the car the radio and dash display starting doing its own thing. One would say radio on, the other radio off. At times, the connection menu would come and freeze. Got into the car and started it and the cd started playing loudly, which was strange as when I parked and got out of the car I always turn the radio off. Blind spot indicator failed several times when passing a tractor trailer. While driving at night with a storm coming the headlights and dash lights went out along with lights going dim for no reason several other times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11115014, filed 2018-07, 2,500 miles“Head lamp on Driver side collect moisture (condensation) for no apparent reason. This vehicle was inspected at a local Nissan Dealership on 4/13/26. No exterior or interior damage noted. The moisture in the lamp causes the light from the lamp to be dim. Notice that the passenger head lamp is much brighter. I don't drive at night ....not sure if the on coming traffic can tell that I am driving a SUV.”
NHTSA complaint #11731223, filed 2026-04“The light component above the dash completely just fell out while i was on the highway, hanging by wires and obscuring my vision. Also there is a Bluetooth audio issue where no one can hear me when my phone is connected via Bluetooth or wired.”
NHTSA complaint #11737694, filed 2026-05Related service bulletins
- 10235698Apr 5, 2023HEADLAMP, FOG LAMP, OR REAR COMBINATION LAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2018 Nissan Rogue
264 complaintsForward collision avoidance
174 complaintsOther or unknown
140 complaintsElectrical system
95 complaintsEngine
57 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Nissan Rogue
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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