2018 Nissan Rogue Sport

Introduction The 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport is a compact SUV that offers a spacious interior, comfortable ride, and good fuel economy. It comes equipped with a 141-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Engine 2.0-Liter Four-Cylinder Engine

• Excessive Oil Consumption
  • Description/Symptoms: The engine consumes excessive amounts of oil, requiring frequent top-ups.
  • Solution: Replace faulty piston rings or cylinder liners.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

• Hesitation and Jerking
  • Description/Symptoms: The transmission hesitates or jerks during acceleration or shifting.
  • Solution: Perform a CVT fluid change or update the transmission software.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• No Issues Found

Electrical

• Faulty Battery
  • Description/Symptoms: The battery drains quickly or fails to hold a charge.
  • Solution: Replace the battery.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• No Issues Found

Interior

• Sunroof Drain Plugs Clogging
  • Description/Symptoms: Clogged drain plugs cause water to leak into the cabin when it rains.
  • Solution: Clean or replace the drain plugs.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $50 - $150
  • Recalls: None Found

Other Issues

• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The rear cross-traffic alert system fails to detect vehicles.
  • Solution: Update the software or replace the sensors.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $600
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary While the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport offers a comfortable ride and good fuel economy, it has some reported issues with the engine and transmission that can result in costly repairs. The severity of these issues ranges from minor inconveniences to major mechanical failures, with repair costs varying significantly.