2018 Nissan Rogue: Low oil pressure light on
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2018 Rogue report: low oil pressure light on. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 20,250 miles.
NHTSA has 53 owner complaints for the 2018 Rogue in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11673245 (filed 07/14/2025): “Engine seems very weak. not enough power to safely pass on a highway. absolutely gutless and sometimes upon acceleration and/or braking it jerks.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11671294 (filed 07/04/2025): “After driving for awhile it will take a minute once putting foot on the gas for car to take off at a traffic light. also malfunction error comes up on dashboard and car starts to slow down and try’s to cut off. have to pull over and turn off the car, wait for …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $7,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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