Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 95 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V093000 Ignition Key May Collapse and Shut Off Vehicle NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V654000 No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 28 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Service Brakes 17 complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 8 complaints
Of the 95 complaints on file, 8 report a crash; across all 95 complaints, owners report 14 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport shows mixed performance, with some complaints in key areas like the electrical system and service brakes. Given recalls and complaints about the anti-theft ignition system and camera sensing, it offers average reliability compared to peers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| service brakes | 30,000–50,000 miles | $150–$500 | common |
| engine and cooling | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | occasional |
| forward collision system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Battery health check
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Ignition key collapsing
- Camera sensor failures
- Brake warning lights
- Unstable vehicle speed
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.