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2018 Nissan Rogue: engine failure

5 of the 672 complaints about the 2018 Nissan Rogue describe engine failure.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
typical mileage
28,000
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 18 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

What owners say

Filed Apr 13, 2023 · Engine · 29,574 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, she heard an abnormal sound and saw black smoke coming the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the abnormal sound had progressed. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that an oil change and filter replacement was needed. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer on March 31, 2022, where it was diagnosed with needing an oil change and filter replacement. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer again on April 5, 2022, where it was diagnosed with needing brake service and other unknown repairs. The vehicle was repaired; but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the engine seized on January 19, 2023. The contact was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,574.

Filed Dec 14, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 41,000 miles · RI

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph when the vehicle suddenly seized due to the car safety sensor for the front of the vehicle suddenly activating with no vehicle's in front or on the sides of the vehicle to cause it to activate. The contact had pressed the accelerator pedal immediately after and the vehicle functioned as anticipated. The contact had spoken to the dealer however the vehicle had not been officially diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage is 41,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2019 · Engine · 1,200 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan rogue. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to hesitate forcefully when the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to garden city nissan (located at 316 n franklin st, hempstead, ny 11550, (516) 483-4400) where it was diagnosed that unknown sensors needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. On september 11, 2019, the vehicle seized and stalled in the middle of traffic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,200. *tt

Filed Jul 31, 2019 · Brakes · 26,106 miles · NE

Four times our 2018 nissan rogue has activated the emergency braking system, when slowing down. At one time ,with my wife driving the engine died on a railroad tracks. Engine restarted but was scary. Taken to nissan dealership, twice, they replaced a sensor, still did the same problem two times after that. Dealer cannot find the cause. We bought the car for dependable transportation, now with car salesmen knowing this problem, reselling this car is a lost cause. Nissan needs to buy back this car.

Filed Jun 27, 2019 · Driver assistance · 28,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan rogue. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the automatic emergency brake system took over the vehicle. As a result, all four wheels seized and the vehicle veered to the left. An unknown warning indicator illuminated. The contact waited for a few seconds and the warning indicators went away. The contact continued driving to her destination. The contact also stated that the failure occurred one other time while driving in the city. Banister nissan of chesapeake (930 n battlefield blvd, chesapeake, va 23320) was contacted by phone and a diagnostic appointment was scheduled for july 1, 2019. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM)Reported October 26, 2021 · 5,905 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.
Risk
A blown fuse may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B6.

Recall number 21V839000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2018 Nissan Rogue engine failure

Is engine failure a common problem on the 2018 Nissan Rogue?

5 of 672 owner complaints about the 2018 Nissan Rogue (1%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 2023.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2018 Nissan Rogue?

There is 1 recall and 18 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2018 Nissan Rogue

Grinding brakes 35Collision warning 32Stalling 29Backup camera 22Phantom braking 22Check engine light 20CVT failure 19ABS 16Adaptive cruise 14Jerking 13Sunroof shattered 13Airbag light 11Key fob 11Shudder 10Door locks 9Transmission failure 9Screen failure 8Won't start 8No deployment 7Hesitation 7Loss of power 7Overheating 6

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