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2018 Nissan Rogue Sport

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

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (AV-S7)

The 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport is a compact SUV equipped with Nissan’s AV‑S7 automatic transmission and a powertrain that calls for 4.9 qt of 0W‑20 engine oil, delivering EPA‑rated fuel economy of 26 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and 27 mpg combined. Its modest oil capacity and efficient viscosity complement the vehicle’s focus on economical operation, while the automatic gearbox provides smooth shifting for daily driving. In terms of reliability, the model recorded 90 owner complaints and two recalls, with the “unknown or other” category topping the complaint list, placing it between the higher‑complaint 2019 peak (96 complaints) and the low‑complaint 2022 trough (11 complaints) within the 2017‑2022 span. Consequently, the 2018 Rogue Sport is viewed as a middle‑ground year—neither the most problematic nor the most trouble‑free—offering a relatively stable platform for researchers examining the model’s overall durability.

Model year202220212020201920182017

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 economy26/30/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses 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.

Tire sizeP215/65R16OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165464BA1J
Spark plug224011VA1C
Front wiper blades288906MA1A alt 288906MA0A
Serpentine belt117201VA0A
Thermostat212303RC0A alt 21200ED00A
Cabin air filter272774BU0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)

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 / combined26 / 30 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume23 cu ft
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 Sport of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.8–10.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.80 sec — 2020 SL
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017SL 2.0L I-49.80 sec17.50 sec141 hpAWD
2017SL 2.0L I-410.00 sec17.60 sec141 hpAWD
2017SV 2.0L I-410.00 sec17.60 sec141 hpAWD
2020SL 2.0L I-49.80 sec17.40 sec141 hpFWD

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 oil drain plug to 25.0 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
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts24 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 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)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.70 oz

Service checks

RPM73.0

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 Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4537 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6022 ft. lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6.02 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)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
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 Sport sits within a generation that saw owner complaints climb sharply from 72 in 2017 to a peak of 96 in 2019, before steadily declining to just 11 by 2022. At 90 complaints, the 2018 model year is near the apex of that arc, with a recall count of 2 that matches the 2019 high and exceeds the single recall in 2017 and 2020. The top complaint areas for 2018 are led by an unspecified "Unknown Or Other" category (17), followed by engine (9), power train (7), and electrical system (7) issues, though the federal data does not specify root causes. While the number of technical service bulletins (128) is identical to the 2017 model, the rising complaint trend into 2019 suggests that some problems may have been inherent to these early production years. Given the elevated complaint volume and the fact that later years show marked improvement, the 2018 Rogue Sport is not the strongest choice in this generation; a 2020 or newer model would likely offer a more trouble-free ownership experience.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
128
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
90
Owner complaints
8 involved a crash · 0 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 90 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other17
Engine9
Power Train7
Electrical System7
Service Brakes4
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance4
Air Bags3
Electrical System,Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Service Brakes3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 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…

23V093000Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/SenderReported 16/02/2023

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while… Remedy: Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 128 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB15-049CC2026-03-30Electrical SystemTELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G…
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…

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 Sport take?

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

Does the 2018 Rogue Sport have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Rogue Sport get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 30 highway / 27 combined mpg.