I PURCHASED THIS CAR BRAND NEW. 2 WEEKS LATER I WAS DIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT WENT AND BAM THE BRAKES HIT. SCARED THE CRAP OUT OF ME. I'VE OWNED THIS CAR FOR 8 MONTHS NOW. ITS HAPPENED TO ME 6 TIMES ALREADY. THE BAD THING IS YOU NEVER CAN PREDICT IT. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND ALL THEY TELL ME IS THAT THEY CAN GET IT TO DUPLICATE. SO I WENT ON LINE TO DO MY O…
2018 nissan Rogue brakes problems
severe 176 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
176
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
ABRUPT AUTOMATIC UNWARRANTED BRAKING OCCURRED IN TWO INCIDENTS WHILE TRAVELLING ON BOULEVARD. WEATHER WAS CLEAR, THERE WERE NO VEHICLES IN FRONT (AND FORTUNATELY NONE BEHIND) WHEN THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED. DID NOT BRING VEHICLE TO COMPLETE STOP BUT THE BRAKES WERE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED AND ABRUPT SLOWING DOWN OF VEHICLE OCCURRED. THIS BRAKING SYSTEM DID WORK PROPERLY IN AT LEAST …
Sudden braking while driving, with no reason or cause. No objects or vehicles in front to cause it to happen. It has occurred multiple times without warnings, putting my family and I in jeopardy.
I was driving 50mph in a 50mph zone and the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated emergency braking, bringing vehicle to an immediate halt in a lane of traffic. Conditions were wet from earlier rainfall; however, no hazards or vehicles were immediately in front of me. This activation tugged on my seatbelt and chest and collarbone resulting in pain while the vehicle lunged me forward. Due to…
SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE USED IN DEC 2019 THERE HAS BEEN MANY OCCASIONS OF THE FORWARD ALERT FOR COLLISION ACTIVATING AND THERE WAS NO OTHER CARS NEAR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, IT FLASHES ON THE DASH SO QUICKLY AND GOES OFF BEFORE WE CAN SEE WHAT IT'S SAYING.THERE HAS ALSO BEEN MANY OCCASIONS OF THE AUTOMATIC BREAKING ACTIVATING AND AUTO BREAKING WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS INCLUDING ON T…
AUTOMATING BRAKING ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON HIGHWAY.
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2018 nissan Rogue?
It's a meaningful issue. 176 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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