2017 Nissan Rogue
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Compact SUVs · T32 generation

2018 Nissan Rogue: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Above average

It scores 71 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $12,086 to own, including $2,062 in repairs.

Reliability

71/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,062

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$7,034

29 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$12,057

$10,610 – $13,504, estimate

Recalls

3

on record

Owner complaints

671

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$846
Transmission & drivetrain$465
Driver-assist & stability$266
Electrical system$166
Brakes$124
Body, glass & interior$65

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Nissan Rogue

Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (98/100) and the 2023 worst (6/100).

YearReliability
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202422/100
20236/100
202227/100
202158/100
202098/100
201989/100
201871/100
201759/100
201667/100
201576/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue a year to avoid?

No. It scores 71 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.

Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue reliable?

It scores 71 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 671 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,062 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2018 Nissan Rogue cost to own?

About $12,086 over 5 years: $2,990 in lost value, $2,062 in repairs and $7,034 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $12,057 today.

What are the best years of the Nissan Rogue?

Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (98/100) and the 2023 worst (6/100).

How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have?

3 recalls on record with NHTSA.