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2018 Nissan Rogue

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Rogue.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2018 Nissan Rogue is an SUV equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission and takes 4.9 quarts of 0W-20 oil, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 25 city, 32 highway, and 27 combined mpg. In the model's complaint history spanning 1999 through 2026, the 2018 Rogue recorded 609 owner complaints — well below the peak of 654 seen in 2023 but far above the single complaint logged for 1999 — with service brakes emerging as the top complaint area and three recalls issued. This places the 2018 model year in the middle of the Rogue's reliability spectrum, indicating a moderate complaint volume relative to the nameplate's range.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy25/32/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnSTOPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165464BA1J
Spark plug224011VA1C alt 224013TA1B
Front wiper blades288904BA0C alt 288904BA1B
Serpentine belt117203TA0C alt 117204BA0B
Thermostat21049ET01A alt 21200ET01A
Cabin air filter272774BU0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height67.7 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3549 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 32 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Rogue of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.8–9.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.80 sec — 2017 SL Hybrid Pure Drive
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017SL Hybrid Pure Drive 2.0L I-4 + Elec 30-kW8.80 sec16.80 sec176 hpAWD
2017SL Hybrid Pure Drive 2.0L I-4 + Elec 30-kW9.10 sec17.00 sec176 hpAWD
2019SV 2.5L I-49.50 sec17.20 sec170 hpAWD
2016SL 2.5L I-49.00 sec16.80 sec170 hpAWD
2016SL 2.5L I-49.10 sec17.00 sec170 hpAWD
2020SL 2.5L I-49.40 sec17.30 sec170 hpAWD
2014SL 2.5L I-48.90 sec17.00 sec170 hpAWD
2014SL 2.5L I-48.90 sec16.90 sec170 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.9 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan CVT fluid NS-3
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.4-9.0
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.2 qt
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity7.9
Engine Oil0W-20

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)31.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub188.0
Rear Wheel Hub92.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)1000 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)1000 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)650 rpm

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

RPM73.0
RPM51.0
Engine Compression186
Engine Compression176

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 32
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122; Rear: 62
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: .945; Rear: .551
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0008
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0014; Rear: .0028
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 6.810

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages
117.0 inch lbs.17 in
252.0 inch lbs.52 in
396.0 inch lbs.96 in
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4537 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
314.0 ft. lbs.14 ft. lbs
390.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6022 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
131.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6031 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1060 degrees
319.0
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6.02 ft. lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.02.5 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 125,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2018 Nissan Rogue represents a peak in consumer complaints for its era, recording 609 reports compared to 591 in 2017. This volume declines sharply in the subsequent year, with 2019 seeing only 330 complaints. For 2018 specifically, the most frequent complaint areas are "Service Brakes" with 122 reports and "Forward Collision Avoidance" with 80 reports, though the data does not specify the root causes. The model year is further characterized by 3 recalls, 2 investigations, 242 TSBs, and 32 crash complaints. Because 2018 is the high-water mark for complaints before a significant decline in 2019, this is not a recommended year to buy.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
242
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
609
Owner complaints
32 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 609 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes122
Forward Collision Avoidance80
Unknown Or Other61
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance45
Electrical System23
Air Bags20
Power Train18
Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes16

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 12/09/2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be…

21V839000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)Reported 26/10/2021

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. 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 242 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB19-042F2025-02-20Electrical SystemAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…
NTB18-041E2025-01-21Forward Collision AvoidanceFALSE ACTIVATION OF AEB, FEB, OR FCW IF YOU CONFIRM The following system(s) falsely…
NTB12-103I2024-06-06Power TrainCVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2018 Rogue take?

4.9 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2018 Rogue have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Rogue get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 32 highway / 27 combined mpg.